{"id":271,"date":"2015-04-06T01:44:43","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T08:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/?p=271"},"modified":"2015-04-07T11:41:50","modified_gmt":"2015-04-07T18:41:50","slug":"hotwire-hotels-in-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/hotwire-hotels-in-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotwire Hotels In Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hotwire is a great way to book hotels in Las Vegas because travelers can save a lot of money on hotels. \u00a0Hotwire uses a blind bidding or ‘opaque’ model, where travelers do not know the name of the hotel until after they make their hotel reservation (which is non-refundable). \u00a0This can save travelers money but there are also some risks involved. \u00a0Specifically, you do not know what hotel you are getting and you cannot cancel your hotel. Fortunately, there is an effective way to figure out or reveal Hotwire hotels in Las Vegas before you book. \u00a0This method is explained in this article and provides some other tips and advice.<\/p>\n

Using Priceline instead of Hotwire? \u00a0Check out this article entitled\u00a0Better Bidding on Vegas 5-Star Hotels on Priceline<\/a>. \u00a0Priceline is usually cheaper than Hotwire but there is also greater risk involved. \u00a0Specifically, Hotwire tells you what amenities you will get when you book. \u00a0If you use Priceline’s Name Your Own Price, you do not know the hotel amenities.<\/em><\/p>\n

Revealing Your Hotwire Hotels In Las Vegas<\/h2>\n

The image below is an excerpt from the Las Vegas Hotwire hotel list<\/a>. This is a list of hotels that other travelers have received on Hotwire and who have posted their hotel details on Hotwire, making\u00a0it easy for you to ID your hotel most of the time. \u00a0You can identify a hotel by comparing the amenities on Hotwire to the amenities on the hotel list. \u00a0It is important to keep in mind that the hotel lists are generated from forum members who share their winning bids after purchasing a Hotwire hotel via the Hotwire Forum<\/a>. \u00a0I do my best to keep the hotel lists up to date but there is always a risk of not getting the hotel you were expecting to get.<\/p>\n

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List of hotels travelers have received on Hotwire in Las Vegas.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hotwire Vegas Bidding Zones<\/h2>\n
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Hotels commonly bought on Hotwire in Las Vegas on the Strip.<\/p><\/div>\n

If you are using Hotwire for a hotel in Vegas, it is important to know which zone you want to stay in. \u00a0For most travelers, this means the Las Vegas Strip. \u00a0The Strip, however, is quite long, extending about 4 miles from Mandalay Bay (South Strip) to SLS Hotel (North Strip). Therefore, Hotwire breaks the Strip into 3 zones: \u00a0Strip South, Strip Central, and Strip North. \u00a0In choosing which area to book, it is important to give consideration to transportation options and where you want to spend your time. \u00a0If, for example, you have rental car, you may be ok staying at a hotel on the far north or south end of the Strip. \u00a0On the other hand, if you want to leave your hotel and immediately walk\u00a0the Strip, staying near the center of the Strip may be preferred.<\/p>\n

See current Hotwire winning bids in Las Vegas<\/a>. \u00a0In the Hotwire forum, actual travelers have reported their hotel purchases. This is a great way to find out what hotel other travelers have received recently via Hotwire.<\/em><\/p>\n

Strip North<\/h3>\n

The Strip North zone offers some great value. \u00a0The risk, however, is getting a hotel that is located too far outside the Strip. This is of particular concern if you are booking 4-star hotels. \u00a0A common 4-star hotel is the SLS Hotel, which is way up north and difficult to avoid. \u00a0If you are booking a 4-star hotel, I would not recommend booking a hotel in Strip North unless you are okay with being located in the very remote and isolated end of the Strip.<\/p>\n

If you are booking a 5-star hotel, on the other hand, I recommend the Strip North zone. \u00a0The Trump hotel is fairly isolated but it is easily avoided because it DOES NOT HAVE A CASINO. \u00a0If you book a 5-star hotel with a casino, you will either get the Wynn, Encore, Venetian or Palazzo (most likely).<\/p>\n

Strip South<\/h3>\n

The far south end of the Strip South zone is somewhat remote but not too bad. \u00a0On the very south end is Mandalay Bay, Four Seasons, and the Luxor. \u00a0The Luxor and Tropicana are both rated 4-stars on Hotwire and more than likely you will get either one of these hotels. \u00a0The location is fairly ideal, just a short walk and you are in the heart of the Strip with easy access to New York New York, MGM Grand and other nearby hotels, clubs, and casinos. \u00a0The south zone can offer some great bargains without sacrificing too much on location.<\/p>\n

Strip Center<\/h3>\n

Most travelers prefer to stay in the Strip Center area, and for good reason. The location is tough to beat. You are in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and within arms reach of most attractions. \u00a0This area is, however, a little more expensive than most, however. \u00a0If you want a bargain, look for a 5-star hotel without a casino. \u00a0The Vdara is notoriously inexpensive and tucked in behind the Aria and the Bellagio hotels. \u00a0Rooms are spectacular and often go for less than $100 per night. \u00a0See the Vdara history of winning bids on Hotwire and Priceline<\/a>\u00a0to find out how much other travelers are paying.<\/p>\n

Better Bidding on Hotwire Hotels In Las Vegas<\/h2>\n

Whether you are bidding on Priceline or booking on Hotwire hotels in Las Vegas, these tips will help you bid better:<\/p>\n