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Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 1:10 am
by John Fendel
FYI, an updated map of the amenities available around the El Toro event site is available on the Solo2.com web site. Go to the Event Locations box on the left side, then click the text link above the El Toro site map. Several hotels close to the El Toro event site are shown on the map. La Quinta is obviously the closest, Doubletree is next, then Homestead House, Residence Inn, then Quality Inn and Holiday Inn near Lake Forest Blvd and the 5 freeway.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 7:03 am
by George Schilling
John Fendel wrote:FYI, an updated map of the amenities available around the El Toro event site is available on the Solo2.com web site. Go to the Event Locations box on the left side, then click the text link above the El Toro site map. Several hotels close to the El Toro event site are shown on the map. La Quinta is obviously the closest, Doubletree is next, then Homestead House, Residence Inn, then Quality Inn and Holiday Inn near Lake Forest Blvd and the 5 freeway.
Thanks for the update John.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 7:30 pm
by Michael Palero
Candlewood Suites Spectrum
Pets Allowed!
16150 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
2* Irvine Spectrum - Laguna Hills - Mission Viejo
30/35/40/$48
5/4/2012 - 5/6/2012

ATRIUM hotel
18700 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine CA 92612
3* Costa Mesa - Irvine - Santa Ana
$50
5/4/2012 - 5/6/2012

George Schilling wrote:I won't be getting a hotel for this weekend. If you want a starting point for bidding, 20-25% less than Hotwire is a good place to start. While Hotwire is usually more expensive, on a busy weekend, they can be very close in price. In addition, when bidding Hotwire, you can see percentage of folks recommending the hotel. I generally choose hotels recommended 90% or more of the reviews. This would eliminate places like the Crown Plaza that charge extra for parking as they usually review a little lower because of the hidden costs.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:32 am
by Jonathan Lugod
anyone care to split for the weekend?

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:18 am
by Mako Koiwai
$47 Holiday Inn Irvine Spectrum ... not to far from:


http://bruxie.com/locations/rancho-santa-margarita/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


:D

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 11:25 am
by Sebastian Rios
Anyone care to share success stories for Nats?
I've tried: 3 star area 1 $59, 3 star all areas $59, 2.5 star all areas $45

No luck so far.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 11:36 am
by Justin Tsang
I booked at Howard Johnson for $48 a night.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:41 pm
by Kurt Rahn
Sebastian Rios wrote:Anyone care to share success stories for Nats?
I've tried: 3 star area 1 $59, 3 star all areas $59, 2.5 star all areas $45

No luck so far.
I used credit card miles.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:59 pm
by Sebastian Rios
Hey Justin, did you get that deal bidding on Priceline? If so, can you tell me your bid strategy?

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:15 pm
by Bobby Beyer
I'm finding some good deals on Kayak.com

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:20 pm
by Nicole Wong
Sebastian Rios wrote:Hey Justin, did you get that deal bidding on Priceline? If so, can you tell me your bid strategy?
You might want to lower to a 2* bid. I believe Howard Johnson is a 2*. I got our room for $37 (2*)

We have stayed in all the star levels over there, and to quote Jeff "they are all the same"

...except maybe the Embassy Suites :)

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:54 pm
by Steve Ekstrand
Its fun to stay in the RV.... Especially, during those massive Nebraska storms.... Lightning hit a light pole in the paddock. There is still a Will Kalman impression left in the roof of the RV from when it woke him while sleeping in the bunk bed. That is so worth saving $37 a night. ;)

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:02 pm
by Mike Kazmierczak
Right now I have Motel 6 locked in at ~$49/night +tax w/scca discount. Hojo @ $37 is a good deal! Will try Priceline in the next few days.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:18 pm
by KJ Christopher
Given the length of time we are there (every day), I called and got the weekly rate. I Recall someone doing this last year and bettering the Priceline rate. Word of warning, football ame the weekend of the pro uped the rates 400%.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:07 am
by Justin Tsang
Seb, i booked thru Hojo.com

Their price is $40 for 1 queen size bed and $48 for 2 double bed when you stay more than 3 nights. I am not sharing a bed with my brother :lol:

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:20 am
by George Schilling
Mike Kazmierczak wrote:Right now I have Motel 6 locked in at ~$49/night +tax w/scca discount. Hojo @ $37 is a good deal! Will try Priceline in the next few days.
I stayed here a couple years ago. They had a weekly rate of around $220. The place was clean, but not my thing. Check-in was somewhat normal except for the somewhat unkempt appearance of the person behind the bullet proof glass. The room was pretty sparse with with bright blue bedspreads more appropriate for a child's room, towels the size of wash cloths, sheets and blankets you can see through, and tiny little soap bars that you don't want to drop in the shower lest you be forced to either exit the shower or call for help to retrieve it do to the shower's tiny dimensions. Although I've never been, I imagine a prison might have the same feel as the hallways.......stark, high gloss white. This Motel 6 shares the parking lots with an adult mega store. Other than that, it's a lovely establishment.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:32 am
by Kurt Rahn
George Schilling wrote:This Motel 6 shares the parking lots with an adult mega store.
That was a plus for you, right? :lol:

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:51 am
by George Schilling
Kurt Rahn wrote:
George Schilling wrote:This Motel 6 shares the parking lots with an adult mega store.
That was a plus for you, right? :lol:
It just added to my *delight* in staying there. Interpret it as you will. :lol:

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:05 pm
by Rick Brown
Kurt Rahn wrote:
George Schilling wrote:This Motel 6 shares the parking lots with an adult mega store.
That was a plus for you, right? :lol:
I think you have him confused with Curt.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:49 pm
by George Schilling
Priceline hotel for the weekend of November 23-25. $45 bid, 3*, Holiday Inn Ontario Airport.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:11 pm
by George Schilling
Priceline hotel for 1/26/13.

First bid @ 3* $42 failed. Added Redlands and bid $45. I used a Priceline One Day sale to reduce my actual bid to $38. Total with taxes, fees and a $7 credit came to $50.51. 8-)

I have never stayed here before, but the hotel looks decent. A problem with thin walls was reported on several reviews, but otherwise reviews are mostly positive. Internet price is $99 plus tax. Free internet and parking. Breakfast NOT included. :?

Thanks to Priceline for the $7 credit. :D

Thanks to Betterbidding.com for the information throughout the years. And yes, I used the link to start the bidding process. :lol:

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:14 pm
by George Schilling
For the weekend of February 16, 2013 @ AAA Speedway. Got the Radisson Hotel Ontario Airport 3 star.

$45 seems to be the number in this area. I have a bid alert set for $42 and occasionally get word that someone has hit in the Ontario area at this price, but I've no luck @42.

Used $5 bonus cash so my actual bid was only $40.

First bid included 2 areas, Ontario East and West, $42.

Added free bid zone, $45.

There are two free bid zones if you're bidding 3* and above in this area.

I liked this hotel when it was the Marriott, but have not stayed here since the change. One thing I do like is internet and parking are now free. The Marriott charged for both. This is property has a huge center courtyard with a good size pool and spa. If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room away from the railroad tracks.

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:02 am
by KJ Christopher
Anybody want a room at Hilton Garden Inn, friday/saturday night, $110?

http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/h ... index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

email me: kjchristopher@gmail.com

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:29 pm
by Mike Yanase
George Schilling wrote:For the weekend of February 16, 2013 @ AAA Speedway. Got the Radisson Hotel Ontario Airport 3 star.

$45 seems to be the number in this area. I have a bid alert set for $42 and occasionally get word that someone has hit in the Ontario area at this price, but I've no luck @42.

Used $5 bonus cash so my actual bid was only $40.

First bid included 2 areas, Ontario East and West, $42.

Added free bid zone, $45.

There are two free bid zones if you're bidding 3* and above in this area.

I liked this hotel when it was the Marriott, but have not stayed here since the change. One thing I do like is internet and parking are now free. The Marriott charged for both. This is property has a huge center courtyard with a good size pool and spa. If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room away from the railroad tracks.
dang i got the same hotel for $50 :cry:
oh wellssss

Re: Perpetual Hotel for Event Thread (priceline, etc)

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 5:56 pm
by George Schilling
Mike Yanase wrote:
George Schilling wrote:For the weekend of February 16, 2013 @ AAA Speedway. Got the Radisson Hotel Ontario Airport 3 star.

$45 seems to be the number in this area. I have a bid alert set for $42 and occasionally get word that someone has hit in the Ontario area at this price, but I've no luck @42.

Used $5 bonus cash so my actual bid was only $40.

First bid included 2 areas, Ontario East and West, $42.

Added free bid zone, $45.

There are two free bid zones if you're bidding 3* and above in this area.

I liked this hotel when it was the Marriott, but have not stayed here since the change. One thing I do like is internet and parking are now free. The Marriott charged for both. This is property has a huge center courtyard with a good size pool and spa. If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room away from the railroad tracks.
dang i got the same hotel for $50 :cry:

Follow my lead my son.....follow my lead! Still a good deal though. See you there.
oh wellssss