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VAPA
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 Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 11:45 am Post subject: Grand Sierra HAN great deal Su-Th |
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| I got the Grand Sierra for HAN on a great deal, Su-Th $33 a night which I feel is a good deal. Responses are appreciated. Thanks. |
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alison
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thats a good price. I can't say much about the rooms as i have never stayed there. I have read some not so great things about the rooms. Unless yuo stay in the updated section, which i cant recall what its called. Summit Rooms??? I am sure someone will pipe in on this....  |
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VAPA
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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| So, I would need to request the updated section. Is this a good price or a great price, also do they have transportation to downtown (municipal bus). ? Thanks. |
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john
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject: What a lovely day for a ride |
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The #14A bus will take you downtown once an hour. The 14 goes by the GSR, the the 14A goes into the parking lot near valet parking.
Bus #5 doesn't go anywhere near the GSR, so aviod that one. |
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alison
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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Vapa-
Where did you find this deal at? Does it specify your room type?
if you check out their website, they have a section called The Summit
at Grand Sierra Resort. These are much nicer rooms, but i am 99% sure, that is not what they will give you for that offer.
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remano
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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| VAPA wrote: | | So, I would need to request the updated section. Is this a good price or a great price, also do they have transportation to downtown (municipal bus). ? Thanks. |
Sounds like a good price to me, although I have no experience with the rooms, either. They did put a lot of money into upgrades recently.
There is regular bus service to downtown:
http://www.rtcwashoe.com/Schedules/schedule_files/schedule_14.pdf
If they follow basically the same HAN schedule as in previous years you might not need the bus. GSR has been the location of one of the main entertainment stages as well as on the route for some of the evening drives, so you could spend most of your time there. |
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VAPA
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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| I got it on Priceline but it came up a 3.5 * (after winning the bid) and my bid was 4*. The bidding started @ $28. Since,I bid 4* then yours truly should get the Summit. What was wanted was the Peppermill. THanks. |
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alison
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Does it say that its a summit room on your confirmation? |
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VAPA
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Alison, there is no mention of the room. |
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alison
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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Well good luck! i hope you get a summit room.  Alot of times when people bid on Priceline, they end up with the lesser of rooms. Just what i have read on forums and what not. |
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VAPA
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I called Priceline and told them the bid was 4* and they gave me 3.5*. So they looked at the options and told me they would give me my $ back, so I took it. |
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alison
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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| oh bummer!! So you dont have the reservation then??? |
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alison
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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In case you have to bid again, these are the priceline star guidelines for Reno:
Reno
4 Star
Eldorado Hotel & Casino
3.5 Star
Siena Hotel Spa & Casino
Harrahs Hotel & Casino Reno
Silver Legacy Resort & Casino
3 Star
Circus Circus Reno
2.5 Star
Ramada Reno
Sands Regency
Reno South Airport (RNO)
4 Star
Atlantis Casino
Peppermill Casino
The Summit at Grand Sierra Resort
3.5 Star
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino (formerly Reno Hilton)
3 Star
Residence Inn Reno
2 ½ Star
Best Western Airport Plaza
2 Star
La Quinta Reno Airport
Possible: Quality Inn South Reno
Courtyard by Marriott Reno (Another possible hotel, not reported yet)
1 Star
Possible: Rodeway Inn |
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VAPA
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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| No the reservation no longer exists and it's not a bummer because I can try for a 4* again. What yours truly really wants in the Peppermill but will take the Summit & Atlantis in a NY second. Is the Eldorado really that great. Thanks for the feedback especially Alison. |
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alison
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| Posted: Apr Thu 16, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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I like the Eldorado. At least you would be downtown and within walking distance to the other hotels.
Can you rebid in a few days? |
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