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Priceline Hotel: Hong Kong Advice Needed for 7 Night 5* Trip in Sept/Oct


wooderson
By wooderson,
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Normally when I use Priceline, it is last minute and minimal nights.  Never attempted a trip this long (nor International location) via Priceline.  Is there any advice out there for this long in this location?  I'm looking for 5-star accommodations in Hong Kong, though will consider 4-star.  Never been, so don't know too much about the area.  Seems like the nicer hotels are in Tsim Sha Tsui, West Hong Kong Island, and East Hong Kong Island?  I'm particularly looking for advice on how far in advance (or how close in) to start process, as well as starting price.  I don't really have a price ceiling, though would love to keep it below $200/night.  Dates are Sept 26 - Oct 3.  Thanks for any help.

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The Tsim Sha Tsui and West Hong Kong Island zones are the most frequently bid.

Regardless of where you are bidding, there is no set 'best time' before your stay to bid as it all depends on how actual demand (new reservations/cancellations) comes in relative to expected demand. For a further discussion on this topic see the related 'Bid Early or Close to Check-in' link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

Please confirm which zones you'd like to include in your bidding as well as if you'd like to start now and we will suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

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  • 4 weeks later...

Thanks for the reply.  I'd be interested in starting to bid at any time now.  About two weeks away from check-in.  Check-in Fri, Sept 26.  Check-out Fri, Oct 3.

 

I really want 5* in TST.  That is the priority.  Though, I can live with West HK area, as well.  I don't want to consider any other area.  Likewise, I think I want to stick with 5*.

 

Any strategy advice is greatly appreciated.

 

 

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It's not clear from your post... should we provide a strategy only for a 5* in Tsim Sha Tsui or should we also include West Hong Kong Island?

Also, so that we don't suggest a strategy that goes higher than you're willing to pay, what is your maximum bid for this stay?

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

Let us know the above and we will advise accordingly.

Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases

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When bidding 5* in Hong Kong you have NINE 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* TST...

Bid $150, 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 $183, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $188, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...

Select 5* WHKI...

Bid $150, 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 $183, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $188, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...

Select 5* TST and WHKI...

Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $198, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $203, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $208, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $213, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $215

The strategy above goes up to $215 but you are of course free to stop at whatever level you feel comfortable.

Any 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

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Stricky,

Rates are date specific, so what is needed for a win during the Sept/Oct dates above may be very different then what is needed to win for your trip in January.

If/when your plans are firm, feel free to start a NEW TOPIC and ask for help and/or report your own win to the board.

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

Thanks.

Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases

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Ended up booking booking directly, as this trip really needs to be specific.  Thank you for all of the advice, though.  If this trip were 100% leisure, I would have used this site's Priceline link, as I have many times in the past.  I'll be using this site again next month for a domestic stay.  Thanks again.

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Thank you for closing this thread with your decision.

Please check for and use the links in our Support Page for your non-opaque purchases OR thru the links at our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com which shows hotels near almost any location in the world and makes it easy to see how much more/less it would cost to go up/down in star rating OR to stay closer/further from your ideal location.

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

Have a good trip.

Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases

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