Priceline Hotel: 4* San Francisco (Union Square West) Monaco San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel

[trang_tt77]

3.5 - 4*

Dates: 6/19 - 22 /2015 (3 nights)

Location: Union Square East

 

Budget: <$130/night

 

Current offer for 4* on Hotwire $167, Priceline: $176

 

Can someone help me with bidding strategy?  I have never done one on Priceline, only took their express deal before.

 

Thanks!!!

[thereuare]

Few questions before we get started...

Is USE the only acceptable zone? (including more zones which will also work for your needs gives more hotels the opportunity to accept your bid price which helps receive the best deal possible)

Did you first want to try for a 4* up to your limit, then if rejected try for a 3.5* hotel... OR is the goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this trip?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

Let us know the above and we will advise accordingly.

[trang_tt77]

Thanks for your response.

 

Yes, we specifically would like to stay in USE for this trip. 

 

Yes, I first tried 4* then 3.5 when rejected.  I guess you are right, my goal is to get the least expensive 3.5* or better.

 

 

[thereuare]

I first tried 4* then 3.5 when rejected.

This makes it seem like you have bid already... have your yet tried any bids for this stay? If so, how high did you go at each star rating?

... my goal is to get the least expensive 3.5* or better.

Please clarify, above you say "First tried 4*, then 3.5* when rejected... which would indicate that you were willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5*... but your response indicates the opposite.

Please clarify/confirm the above and we will advise accordingly.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

[trang_tt77]

What I did was bidding for 4* in the desired area, step by step to $130; when rejected,  I added 3.5* and wouldn't change the price. 

[thereuare]

So you have already bid up to $130 for a 3.5* in the USE zone as well? If so, then there is not much else you can do other than:

• increase your budget
• lower your star rating
• consider other nearby zones

I will add however, that on PRICELINE EXPRESS i'm seeing this 4 star Union Square West hotel (confirm your dates on the landing page) for $145/nite. My guess is that this property is the Monaco San Francisco, which if correct, would be two blocks from the Union Square East zone and this property receives very good reviews (as well as includes a nightly wine reception)... would this work for your plans?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

Let us know your thoughts and how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.

[trang_tt77]

Thanks for your advice!

[thereuare]

Do you like the idea of the Monaco and/or would this work for your plans?

Let us know whatever you decide or how we can be of further help.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

[trang_tt77]

Hi,

 

Yes, I really like that Monaco finding.  I am considering if I should go for it or take another offer on Hot.wire for $159 for a 4* on USE.  Will let me know however I end up.

 

Appreciate your help!!

[AaronJB]

Thank you for keeping us updated - I'd definitely recommend the Monaco.

 

Priceline..hotwire

[trang_tt77]

You are absolutely right. It's Monaco. I just got it. Thank you very much!!

Thanks to the awesome advice by thereuare!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received the hotel you were hoping for and with it's proximity to the Union Square East zone this will work well for your plans... we're happy to have helped!

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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

Enjoy your stay.