Priceline Hotel: Downtown Toronto Southwest - Entertainment & Financial Districts

[Gyro123]

Anyone have any guesses as to what hotel this may be.

 

Price is $133 on PRICELINE EXPRESS

 

Stay dates are September 17 thru September 21

 

Guest Rating: 7+

 

Guaranteed- Business Center, Fitness Center, Indoor/Outdoor Pool. Restaurant

 

Do you think I can do better pricewise by bidding a 4 star property in same area?

[Gyro123]

Anyone have any guesses as to what hotel this may be.

Downtown Toronto West Area (4 Star) 9/17-9/21

Price is $130 on Priceline HotWire (Usually $212)

Stay dates are September 17 thru September 21

4 Stars (80% recommended) 

Amenities are - Pet Friendly, Indoor Pools, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Centers, Pools, Restaurants, 

Business Center, Self Service Laundry and Internet Access

[AaronJB]

Please provide a follow-up for your prior Key West Priceline thread (post what you decided for that stay within that thread, then reply to this thread and we would be happy to take a look and try to ID the above listings.)

 

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.

[Gyro123]

Sorry for not providing follow up sooner on Key West thread. Just updated. 

Any help/insight you can offer here would be most appreciated.

 

Thanks

[yellowdog]

I believe there may have been more amenities than you listed in your post. HOTWIRE has a new interface which is not currently showing the complete set of amenities at the usual point of the search process.

 

Please run a new search using our BiddingHelper.com tool at the top of this page. Once the search is completed, use the EASY VIEW TAB and click the GREEN BUTTON next to this listing to view the complete set of amenities.

 

This is what I see when replicating your search,

Pet Friendly
Indoor Pool
Smoke Free
Fitness
Pool
Restaurant
Business
Laundry
Hi-Speed Internet
Spa
Blind Accessible
Deaf Accessible
Travel Accessible
Room Accessible
Bathroom Accessible
Handicapped Parking
Roll-in Shower

...If this is what you see would my guess be Sheraton Centre Toronto

 

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. 

 

Keep us updated on your progress and let us know what you ultimately decide or if we can be of further help.

 

Yellowdog.

 

PS. For future searches/bookings you can do the following to ensure you're seeing the complete list:
1) use the EASY VIEW tab of our Bidding.Helper and click the green 'See All Amenities' button
OR
2) search HOT.WIRE (or use the HOT.WIRE tab at Bidding.Helper) and...

· click the offer
·  on the next page click the BOOK NOW link
·  in the TRIP SUMMARY box click the 'See more' link at the end of the amenities

[Gyro123]

Thanks for the insight. I guessed the Sheraton as well. Any idea or guesses as to what the hotel on PRICELINE EXPRESS deals might be? How do you think the prices listed for these rooms would compare to what I could find for a Four star hotel in same area via bidding process.

 

Thanks again

[thereuare]

Best guess for the PRICELINE EXPRESS offer would also be the Sheraton... although an outside chance of the Hyatt Regency Toronto.

Bidding on PRICELINE is usually slightly less expensive than PRICELINE EXPRESS, if you wish to bid on PRICELINE (for any hotel in the zone at the star rating you choose or higher) let us know your maximum bid 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... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.

[Gyro123]

Ok thanks for the input. I think i am going to go with the bidding route.  I am hoping to land something for around $100-$110 a night for 9/17-9/21

Do you think that is doable? Looking for a four star or better hotel and something with an indoor pool if at all possible.

 

Any insight would be most appreciated.

[AaronJB]

There is no way to guarantee an amenity such as pool if pool is not showing as a guaranteed amenity.

 

Would it be worth a bit more to guarantee a pool via a PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal?

 

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 how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.

[Gyro123]

Understand what you are saying about pool

Going to go bidding on Priceline route

 

I am hoping to land something for around $100-$110 a night for 9/17-9/21
Do you think that is doable? Looking for a four star or better hotel.

 

 

Any tips?

[yellowdog]

No one can say for certain until you try but I think your budget looks doable/in the ballpark.

 

Are you ready to bid now and would you like a bidding strategy for a 4* property in the Entertainment & Financial Districts with a max of $110 + tax/fee's? (are any other zones acceptable?)

 

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.

 

Yellowdog.

[Gyro123]

Ok so far I have submitted the following via the PriceLine Link on this site and have been rejected on each bid.  

 

Anyone have any strategies or advice they can offer or suggest moving forward? 

 

Is there typically a better day to bid on hotels, etc. via Priceline?

 

Any help is much appreciated

 

 

Bid $80 a night on a 5 star property - Rejected with no counter

Bid $80 a night on a 4.5 star property- Rejected with no counter

Bid $80 a night on a 4 star property- Rejected with no counter

 

 

[thereuare]

You can bid much better then you have been... are you willing to bid up to $110/nite at this point in time?

If not, what is your current maximum bid at each star level?

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.

[Gyro123]

Yellow dog,

Yes ready to bid now. And yes would you like a bidding strategy for a 4* property in the Entertainment & Financial Districts with a max of $110. Really would like to stay in this zone as I have a small children's it's close to attractions, etc.

[thereuare]

Do note that PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request.

If you're OK with the above you can try as follows...

When bidding 4* in Toronto you have ELEVEN 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* Downtown Entertainment District...

Bid $83, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $108, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $110

Any questions feel free to ask (especially confirming your re-bid zones if you're unsure or new to the subject)

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.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Gyro123]

I understand concept of rebid zones, etc

Does anyone know the "safe" rebid zones for Toronto though?

[thereuare]

You need to know how to check your re-bid zones on your own as they should be checked before you start every bidding cycle to make sure nothing has changed since you last checked... or you could end up in a location you didn't intend.

If you've read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and are still confused or unsure how to proceed, try this:

1) Use the PRICELINE search box on the upper right of this page, enter your city and dates, and click "GO".

2) List each zone that is offered in this region.

3) Next to each zone list the highest star rating offered in the zone. The way to determine the highest star rating offered in the zone is by selecting the first zone i the list, then scrolling down to see the highest star rating selectable (ie- not greyed out). NEXT UNcheck the selected zone, place a checkmark in the next zone, and repeat the process for each zone in the region. Each time you take note of the highest star rating in the zone, make sure that only ONE zone is selected above.

4) post your findings and we'll take it from there

If you don't follow the above just post back and we'll break it down further.

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.

[Gyro123]

Just wanted to update

 

I bid up to $90 for 5, 4.5. and 4 Star properties in this area.

 

Have been flat out rejected each time with no counter offer, etc.

 

Is there a better day, time of day, etc. to bid?

 

Do you feel pricing will go up or down as date draws closer?

 

 

Thanks

[thereuare]

... a max of $110.

With a maximum bid of $110/nite... why stop your bidding at $90??

Knowing how to determine, and utilizing, your re-bid zones would be much more beneficial to your potential success then what time of day you place your bids.

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.

[Gyro123]

Bid up to $105 for 4, 4.5, and 5 star hotels today in this Area and was rejected each time without any counter offer.  

 

Starting to think maybe this is not going to happen for the $110 ceiling. Will try again in a bit.  

 

Just wanted to update.

 

If anyone has any suggestions please feel free.

 

Thanks

[AaronJB]

Unfortunately, I think $110 may not be enough but I don't think you're far off and would proceed higher slowly.

 

Thank you for keeping us updated on what you decide and good luck on your next round of bidding.

 

Priceline..hotwire

[thereuare]

Knowing how to determine, and utilizing, your re-bid zones would be much more beneficial to your potential success...

If you're not using your re-bid zones i would suggesting learning how to do this while you're waiting it out and hoping that prices come down. See Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions if you're unsure or need further clarification of anything.

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.

[Gyro123]

Todays update

 

Bid up to $110 for 4, 4.5, and 5 star hotels today in this Area and was rejected each time without any counter offer. 

Starting to think maybe this is not going to happen for the $110 ceiling. Will try again in a bit. 

Just wanted to update.

If anyone has any suggestions please feel free.

Thanks

[thereuare]

I think rates are moving further away from you... using MAPS and HOTELS.com what is the best deal you're able to find for an acceptable 4* or better hotel in this area?

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

[Gyro123]

Pantages Hotel and Spa is $203

Sheraton Centre Toronto is $226

Marriot Downtown in $238

Hyatt Rengency is $253