BlueCrazy

Had been trying this one for awhile went up to $110 for 3.5 Loop/NMA, found a "pay when you stay" rate for this same Hyatt on Priceline for 120 and went ahead and booked it. Can cancel that one with no fee now. Thanks of course to betterbidding and Marksbebe for their posting their win on similar dates.

First bid of 75 accepted.

Thanks for the info - had been trying the same dates the last week or so, even ran it up to 110/night with no luck. Ended up booking a 120/night at Hyatt for 120... will try this again!

Maybe could have bid a little better, but was in a hurry - started here as always. Tried 3.5* Covington @50, added downtown @60 and accepted.

Started here as always :)

Unexpected win - started with 4* Covington @ 45, added downtown @ 46 and accepted. Figured I'd do this a few times and end up with the Millennium or Radisson like I usually do.

Thanks again to betterbidding.com!

Congratulations, your price of $65 was accepted by Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

I did change my plan as you suggested and ran the 3.5/4 up to 70 with no luck. I closed the browser and started again with 3* $55 Covington (aiming for the Radisson, it's on Hotwire for 76)

Got the "This one time we'll let you increase your bid to $70 without changing anything" message - which normally in the past means I'm getting close :)

Added downtown and increase to 60

Added Ft Mitchell and increased to 65

Never been to this property before, but the website says complimentary parking - that alone should save me $30 over the downtown hotels.

Thanks for the help!

Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* OR would your goal at first be the least expensive 3.5* or better for this stay?

Least expensive 3.5 or better. My plan right now is to start @ $55 3.5, +4* and try 60, add Ft Mitchell and try 65, add Cinci Northwest try 70

Wait 24, and try again except starting at 3*

I'll probably just repeat that pattern up to my date, unless you have a better strategy?

Downtown and Riverfront - Covington are the only zones I want. I'm thinking of trying for 4/3.5 and running that up to my max, then wait and the next time run the 3* up to my max.

I'd probably go as high as 70. I'm not in a rush to book it and it wouldn't kill me if I donm't get the win at all. Do they sometimes release more rooms closer to the date?

Maybe something going on that weekend? Just did this a week or so ago. Started here as always - even found a win for that weekend in covington but I didn't have the same luck. Err... I thought I saw it here somewhere... can't find it now.

4* @ $50 downtown

added 3.5* (this worked last time)

added riverfront/convington @ $55

added ft mitchell @ $60

added 3*

Didn't plan my rebids very well, I assumed the 3.5* downtown for 50-55 would work as it has many many times. Have plenty of time though, will try again tomorrow.

Not sure if this matters/helps, but Expedia's "unpublished rate" (which is similar maybe even run by hotwire?) usually has that 3.5* downtown as an option EXCEPT for that weekend. The Miami/Cinci game really pack the place??!

Started here as always :)

Tried 4* $45

+ Riverfront $48

+ Ft Mitch $50

add 3.5* $45

+ Cinci Northwest $50 - accepted

Thanks again betterbidding!

Started with the PRICELINE link here as always!

$38

$41 + Grove City

$44 + Columbus North

$47 + Columbus South -- accepted

Started through the PRICELINE link here

4* $43

added speedway

4* $46

24 hours

4* $47

added speeday

4* $48

added 3.5 * and dropped back to $42

24 hours

4* $47 (hey, it's worked before)

added 3.5 - accepted

Probably could have saved a dollar or two with a little more strategy, but in a little bit of a hurry to get plans in place.

Thanks again to betterbidding.com!!!

All bidding started through PRICELINE link here.

Tried yesterday @ $40

Added Speedway (zone 7) @ $45

Waited 24 hours, first try @ 46 today won.

Taxes and Fees: $14.51 (USD)

Total Room Cost: $60.51 (USD)

Started bidding through the PRICELINE link :)

Started $35 for 4*

Added 3.5, raised bid to $40

Added Ohio State University Area and raised to $45

Works out well, wanted to be on that side of downtown!

No go @ $110 and $120. :)

Is it possible they release more rooms to priceline closer to my dates? Or is it possible they're all full? I've got a hold on a nice room @ $199 that I can cancel if priceline comes through.

Let us know how it goes and keep us updated.

Thanks for the plan. Tried it today with no luck. I'll try 110 and 120 following the same strategy tomorrow.

I guess I'll try for a 3* now. I actually ended up going up to $120 for a 4* (tried the loop and NMA) with no success. Looking through the winning bids listed on the board here, that's about as much as anyone has paid. The marathon really fills up the place, eh?

So what's a good start for 3*? I'd still prefer NMA, but I'd take just about anything at this point. I guess up to $120.

$100 failed for NMA and Loop at 4* :)

I tried this exact bid two days ago and it wasn't accepted. Tried it again today just for giggles, and it took it. Guess I'm heading to Cinci tonight after all! :)

Did you already try for a 4* up to $100? (will you be doing so)

I think I will try $100 today. Should I try $100 4* NMA, then add 3*, then add loop? Should I decrease my bid when I add the loop though?

I'd like to try for a 3* in NMA first, if that fails then try the loop. Maybe up to $100 for 3* NMA then add the loop area and drop back to $80?

It has been a few years, but I was there about once a month - so all times of the year. $80 even worked in early July while "The Taste" was going on.

Is there something specific going on that weekend? I've just seen dates around that time that others are getting in for $80-90

Started through savingsbarn.com link

Bid 4* NMA - $80 (low, but it's worked for me before)

Added Loop - $85

Added Midway - $90

$100 is probably my max (is this even possible? has been a long time since I've done this for Chicago) but I'd consider dropping to 3*, especially if I could get one in NMA area. Not interested in splitting my bid.