ReneeMoss

Just to bring this to a close...I have decided to stay with my 42000 SPG pont reservation for my 7 nights at the 4Pts. Sheraton at Darling Harbor. Although Sheraton now has a rate special going on that brings the rate down to a reasonable level for my dates 7-14 April, 2006 - I have decided to 'burn the points' instead of spending cash. Thanks for your help. Renee.

Thanks - I do have a "back-up" reserved on SPG "Points" at the 4-Points Sheraton Darling Harbor- but I'd rather save the points for Airline mileage....if I get a reasonable Priceline Bid I will cancel and re-deposit my points. Renee

Thanks Chris - Our stay is definate (starting a cruise from Sydney and already have our FF Bus. Cl. Tickets for the Air!) Will just keep trying for the entire 7 days every 3 days or so....I will try and keep the bids to below $90.

Thank you - I did go to Priceline HELP and learned that I can request 2 nights either at the END or the BEGINNING of the reservation. (Not add on at BOTH ends) So for my needing 7 nights - I guess I can request 5 and try to add on.... I am a bit nervous about doing it this way as I really do not want to have to change hotels if I cannot get the entire 7 day stay. In the experience of those advanced users of Priceline - is it very difficult to get a 7 night stay?? Since I have plenty of time - (Need April 2006) when do you suggest I should start the bidding process for my best chance of getting the entire 7 days? Keep in mind this is Sydney, Australia and I need April 7-14 which is the week before Easter. (Sunday April 16 is Easter Sunday & We will be checking out on April 14 which is Good Friday - so we will be out before the Easter weekend) Thanks again for your suggestions.

Hi - I am a real newbie at bidding on Priceline and appreciate any help posible - I need a hotel in Sydney for April 2006 for 7 nights. I have bid twice already and both times my $85 bid was rejected - I waited 72 hrs. inbetween bids since I have plenty of time. I do not want to switch hotels - Should I stop bidding and wait for closer to time of arrival April 2006? When should I start bidding? Is there any possability that I will eventually get the 7 nights? You mentioned that I could get 2 nights before or after an accepted bid - How do I bid in order to try for 5 nights and ask for 2 nights after? Or sholud I bid for 3 nights ? and ask for 2 nights before and 2 nights after for the same price?? Thanks very much for help with this!

Hi - I am a real newbie at bidding on Priceline and appreciate any help posible - I need a hotel in Sydney for April 2006 for 7 nights. I have bid twoice already and both times my $85 bid was rejected - I waited 72 hrs. inbetween bids since I have plenty of time. I do not want to switch hotels - Should I stop bidding and wait for closer to time of arrival April 2006? When should I start bidding? Is there any possability that I will eventually get the 7 nights? You mentioned that I could get 2 nights before or after an accepted bid - How do I bid in order to try for 5 nights and ask for 2 nights after? Or sholud I bid for 3 nights ? and ask for 2 nights before and 2 nights after for the same price?? Thanks very much for help with this!