fanatix Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 There appears to only be one resort in the San Antonio Seaworld zone - the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort And Spa. I needed one night in San Antonio, and started bidding, using your PRICELINE link, at $50 with $7 bonus bucks.I realized the bids were lower than what I saw in past wins, but I figured I'd just try it anyways, just in case there was an off chance they might take a one nighter low bid. Bid $50, $57 total bid. rejectedBid $60 using additional zone, $67 total bid. rejectedBid $70 using additional zone, $77 total bid. rejectedBid $75 using additional zone, $82 total bid. rejectedBid $80 using additional zone, $87 total bid. rejectedI then stopped. I figured by the time I added tax and the resort fee, it would get too expensive, so I opted to bid on a 3 star hotel, which I got at $40 bid (posted separately). Link to comment
fanatix Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Had $7 bonus bucks.Started bidding at $35 (+$7 bonus bucks = $42) - rejectedAdded another zone and bid $40 (+$7 bonus bucks = $47) - ACCEPTED.$40 bid + tax 15.27 = $55.27 out of pocket Awfully expensive taxes - I'm not sure if I'm getting taxed for $40 or $47, but still high. Used your PRICELINE link for the bid.Going rate on Priceline was $79, so my savings was ($79-$40) = $39. Pretty much expected the Holiday Inn based on the research on this board, so I'm happy to get it at 1/2 off!I just wished they had a free breakfast, but oh well - at least now I have $40 to spend on breakfast now!Thank you for teaching me how to take advantage of Priceline. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you received the hotel you were hoping for and are pleased with the savings!Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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