Should I just book it?

I hear a lot of talk from people about booking and canceling at certain strip properties.

The chances are probably less than 50% that I can make an August trip (already going for a week in July) but i'm getting some unusually generous offers from Boyd that would cover up to 7 nights of hotel. 2 nights hotel + freeplay at Orleans, 3 nights plus an entry into a 12,000 blackjack tournament at Sam's Town and 2 nights free at MSS.

Should I just book and cancel later if things don't work out? Will Boyd place security deposit holds on my bank account this far out for all 3 properties?

Thanks,
Adam

 

If you have the offer might as well book it. Some of my friends were talking about a bday trip in Nov. Right now I'm like 25% sure if i'll even go, but I looked at my comps and had 4 free nights at PH so I went ahead and booked it. Like you said you can always canel later.

 

BOOK IT! Treat yourself.

 

just like Nike's marketing slogan.... Just DO it!

 

The hold wont do anything to your card until you check in

Through a host you won't even need a cc card at least I don't

 

As a norm, , it does not hurt anything to book and if need be cancel in a timely manner. I may be bias, but book with me first. lol And yes, I agree to treat yourself and enjoy. You can always call me.

 

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm going to book the 3 night weekend stay + BJ tournament at Sam's Town and wait on all the other offers until my July trip is over. I don't think I need to worry about the other offers getting overbooked. Going in September for a work conference as well so that would be one heck of a stretch... 5 trips over 7 months.

I'll certainly give you a call Feadolphus next time i'm looking to fill a couple days. I appreciate the upbeat attitude and responsiveness. The Boyd offers have been getting better, and I enjoy gambling at their properties, but so far the hosts there haven't been very responsive. Always nice to mix things up a bit.