Priceline Hotel: 3* Ocala Courtyard By Marriott Ocala

[krlbrgmnn]

Courtyard By Marriott Ocala 3 out of 5 star Hotel

Check-in: Fri Dec 9, 2016 - After 04:00 PM

Check-out: Sat Dec 10, 2016 - 12:00 PM

Address: 3712 Sw 38th Avenue, Ocala , FL , United States 
Number of rooms: 1 room 
 

Room type:

Room Assigned On Check-In

Hotels may charge for additional guests.

 

Summary of Charges / Receipt

Total charged: $62.85

Purchase date:Dec 8, 2016

Payment method:

Billing name:

Offer price:$52.00/night

Number of rooms:1 room

Number of nights:1 night

Room subtotal:$52.00

Taxes & fees:$10.85

Total charged today:$62.85

Total charged:$62.85 

Prices are in USD

 

Bid history:

1) in the Ocala zone, bid a "rounded up" 40% of the lowest area average price that PL reported for a 3* (i.e. allegedly $119), or $48; bid rejected with a counteroffer of +$10, or $58; I declined and continued to rebid;

2) added Ocala South, bid $50; rejected

3) added Silver Springs, bid $52; accepted

Tip: I've seemed to notice that, if you add about 20-40% of the "gap" amount between your bid and the offer/suggested amount, you frequently "win" your bid at a much lower cost than would otherwise be suggested by the counteroffer that PL makes, thus typically saving about 60-80% of that gap amount.

 

Comps:

HOTWIRE - $70 for the only 3* in entire Ocala area (26% discount by comparison)

Google: None except Marriott's own listing

Hotel - $99 (47% discount)

 

I began my bidding and price comparisons on BB from the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links.  Please do the same for yours.

[thereuare]

Another job well done!

Glad to see you're pleased with the hotel and deal you received and this property will be convenient for your plans this trip.

 

Thanks again for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board for your searches/purchases.

 

Have a great trip!