akjaybo74

Thanks for your help, but I went with hotwire. I posted a new topic in that section of the forum with the details. I didn't want to take a chance on priceline and miss out on a sure thing.

I was going to use priceline but found this deal on Hotwire for 5 nights at $155/night. I'm happy I got a room in the part of town I wanted. The rate seems reasonable, I tried to view what it would be at Hilton.com and couldn't find any rooms available.

I tried it a few different ways, which is probably where I started having problems. I'd either add Quincy Market-Financial District, then added Cambridge. Or I added Cambridge first and then Quincy Market-Financial Distict. What do you suggest I should do next?

My maximum bid would be $125 for either a 3 star or 4 star hotel in these zones: Cambridge, Quincy Market-Financial District, and Copley Square. Earlier I followed this strategy:

At the 3* level you have three 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 3* Copley Square...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

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

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

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Quincy Market...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

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

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

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Copley Square and Quincy Market...

Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Why does priceline have different messages regarding requests? I recently tried using priceline using tips from this forum for a hotel from August 28 to September 2. For a majority of the responses from priceline, I received a message stating that it was a duplicate request. Once in awhile the message would say that my offer was not accepted and to make a change to my request. Is there a reason for the two different messages?

My choices for area were: Boston Waterfront, Cambridge, Copley Square, and Qunicy Market-Financial District.

I also tried choosing either a 3 star or 4 star rating hotel.

My price range for my requests were low, ranging from $80 to $130.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the advice, however, I have tried using the tips for a hotel room from August 28th to Septermber 2nd to no avail. Why does priceline give me a different message after I have chosen 4 bid zones than 1 or 2? For the most part, I get a message saying that priceline is unable to process my request due to a duplicate reservation. And then I'll get a message saying my offer was not accepted and to change my options, even though I've selected the bid zones and my bid is the highest yet.