briancl Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi, I'm new to the site and looking to find my first deal. I need a 5* hotel for tomorrow night, Friday 1/3-1/4 in the River North, Mag Mile areas. I've stayed at Peninsula, Ritz, Park Hyatt, etc and paid mostly full price, but I'm looking to save a few bucks but maintain that same level of accommodations. I live in Chicago, so parking is not an issue. Free Wifi is not important. I just need a high end hotel with good room service. No other amenities are really important to me.I did a search on Priceline (using the site's link) and found a PRICELINE EXPRESS deal in Chicago North Michigan Ave - River North Area for $214/night. I'm wondering what hotel this is and if I can do better, maybe in the $175 range? I also see good deals on Hotel Tonight for the Ivy or PUBLIC, which are not 5*, but I may be willing to try those for such a low cost if they are still available tomorrow morning when I need to book.This is the amenities list for the Priceline Express deal at $214/nightGuaranteed Amenities: Free Internet in public areasIndoor Swimming PoolPets AllowedBusiness CenterFitness Center Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Welcome to BetterBidding!My guess for the 5* PRICELINE EXPRESS property would be the Park Hyatt. If you would like to try bidding on PRICELINE for a lower price, keep in mind that you may receive some other 5* hotel in the zone, not necessarily the same property that is currently offered thru PRICELINE EXPRESS.Let us know how you'd like to proceed, and if by bidding on PRICELINE, if you'd like a suggested bidding strategy let us know your maximum bid and we will advise accordingly.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
briancl Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks for the fast response! This is a great resource. I think I'd like to try bidding, just to see how it goes. Let's say $185 is my max for 5* in River North. How should I bid? I'm supposed to add other zones if my initial bid is not accepted. I've looked, and I see no other 5* hotels in Chicago at those dates, so I can add any zone to the next bid, correct? Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 When bidding 5* in Chicago you have TEN 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 5* NMA-River North...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
briancl Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I tried this exact bid strategy and failed. No luck all the way up to $185. I may try again tomorrow or just pull the trigger on the PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal at $214. Thanks for the help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Keep us updated on your progress and let us know whatever you decide to do for this stay.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
briancl Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 To close the thread, I'll add the conclusion of my experience. The Priceline bidding didn't work at 185, so I pulled the trigger on the Priceline Express deal at $214. The stay was pleasant. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 And what hotel did you receive... was it the Park Hyatt? Please close your thread(s) with your wins/decisions as you make them so that the information can best help others in a timely manner. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
briancl Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Sorry, forgot to mention the hotel. It was the Park Hyatt. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks for the follow-up / confirmation. :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Register now, we have a huge community of travel enthusiasts to answer any questions you might have.
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountAlready have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now