[bob1]

Bid PRICELINE through this site for 4 star Notting Hill, Bloomsburg, Earls Court and Marble Arch at $80.00 for Oct 1, 2010 through October 4, 2010. Rejected at $73, $75, $77 and $80.00.

Then tried 3 stars for same areas at $73.00 for same nights rejected.

Bob1

[WillTravel]

Hi bob1, it would probably be good to start a new topic for your bid, which is separate than the original poster`s.

However, I would say that you should determine if you will really be okay with a London 3* hotel. Personally I have had good luck with them (because I`ve always gotten hotels that were later upgraded), but I know this star level can be a bit risky in London.

Also, you could use Mayfair as a `rebid`zone of sorts. It`s more likely that you will hit a hotel in a cheaper zone, but if you did get a hotel in Mayfair, you would have lucked out, given its super-convenient location.

[thereuare]

bob1,

Sorry to hear that your initial bids were rejected... what is your maximum bid for this stay?

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board

[bob1]

Bid again $81 for Earls Court - Kensington for 3 nites at a four star hotel October 1 through October 4, 2010. Priceline countered with free bid at $101. Opted to rebid $83 for Earls Court-Kensington. Mayfair-Soho, NottingHill-Bayswater. Rejected.

Guess will go up to $89 in the future

Bob1

[thereuare]

At least some signs of life that you're getting close... good luck and keep us updated!

[bob1]

Rebids for London were Kensington - Earls Court at $85.00 rejected countered with free rebid at $110.00. Instead added Notting Hill-bayswater at $90.00 and rejected. Added Mayfair - Soho at $95.00 and rejected. All above bids were for a 4 star property. Attempted bids through this site for 10/1/10 to 10/04/10

Bob1

[thereuare]

If you want to optimize your bidding i would use the following outline:

At the 4* level you do have one 'genuine' re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

Select 4* Kensington...
Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...
Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...
Select 4* Notting Hill...
Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...
Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...
Select 4* Mayfair...
Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...
Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...

Select 4* Kensington and Notting Hill..
Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone...
Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...
Select 4* Kensington and Mayfair..
Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone...
Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...

Select 4* Kensington and Notting Hill and Mayfair..
Bid $108, if rejected add re-bid zone...
Bid $110

You can adjust the bid prices however you'd like, but the above would be a good outline to follow, imo.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and keep us updated.

[bob1]

Finally...My significant other decided to try making an offer on a London 4 star hotel for the 3 nights from october 1 to October 4, 2010 with Priceline (after my multiple rejections). I suggested she try $100 for Kensington-Earls Court and use this site. She immediately tried and offered $101 per night for the 4 star same dates (unfortunately she neglected to use this site - but after my further discussion she understood the need) and promised to use the site next time.

We got the 4 star NH Harrington Hall at 5-25 Harrington Hall about 2 blocks from Gloucester Road Tube Station. We had stayed at NH's nearby property of NH Kensington and were reasonably pleased with the location and facilities (through Priceline two years ago for substantially less money), but at least the NH Harrington Hall proerty has free wireless internet and seems reasonably located.


Bob1

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you're pleased with the results and that this should work well for your needs.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.