travelhead

Yes, start a new bid at 3.5*, keeping them separate from 4*. Keep in mind, however, your free rebid zones will change at the 3.5 level compared to bidding 4*.

To both travelhead and upontop, are your travel dates exactly the same? Regardless, don't be surprised if a moderator separates this thread into two. That is merely to save confusion!

Continued good luck to both of you.

Yes, my travel dates are exactly the same - 10/10 to 10/12.

thanks!

Thanks for the good tips Beav. When I bid again in a couple days I will return here to start the bidding process and try your suggestions.

How would you recommend I handle the bidding for the 3.5* category? Should I just go back to the Priceline home page and start a new bid for 3.5* and keep those bids separate from 4* ?

thanks again!

I am having the same problem for this weekend, fortunately I have a backup reservation at the Best Western in SOMA that is inexpensive. October is a busy time for conferences and this particular weekend is Fleet Week where the US Navy makes a port visit and the Blue Angels put on a show.

My bids so far:

Bid $85, 4* USE

Bid $90, 4* USE + USW

Bid $95, 4* USE, USW +SOMA

Bid $100, 4* USE, USW, SOMA + FW (free rebid, no 4* in Fisherman's wharf)

Bid $105, 4* + 3.5* USE, USW, SOMA and FW

Most rack rates have been around the $240 to $280 range in USE and USW so I was working my up to bid around $120. Guess I need to wait a little longer or go higher based on upontop's bids :)