valencia

Seems at times it is much better to wait it out.. I am sometimes too anxious to get it over with!

Congratulations.

july 20-22

2.5* $74 85% rating

brkfast, pool, rest., business, internet

thanks

I am using your HOTWIRE link to search

Thanks for the info. Any off street free parking, or overnight if we move the car early?

We bid on PRICELINE and got the Portola and Spa for $80 as listed in my new post.

Actually, studying the website more in depth, it seems they do have a summer special on that might interest some to book direct or through a link here in the support page. Two nights with breakfast everyday, plus a two day pass to aquarium or paddle boats, etc. Kids eat free. Not bad for $289. So take that into account. If traveling with kids especially it might be a good deal for you.

Thanks for all the help.

Bid 3* Carmel, hoping for Mission Inn.$65. Rejected

Closed browser.

Bid 3.5* Monterey $70. received counteroffer of $15 more

Closed browser.

Added free rebid zone to Monterey 3.5*, P. Grove and bid $75. Same counteroffer of $15 more.

closed browser and bid 3.5* $80 Monterey/free rebid zone Marina.

Accepted.

Very happy. Cheapest rate with taxes on website was $440. We paid total $188.

I used your PRICELINE link here.

Accepted on first bid. Hadn't surveryed these past winning bids lately.. but am happy. Used the PRICELINE link here of course.

Cheapest on website was $81 or so.

My son just got back from the Priceline win here and said he would love tp go back to the same place. Great beds. Great transportation. The Orly bus at the door, as mentioned, and 5 minutes away the RER to CDG! Sounds like it is worth the little inconvenience. His other option was a 2* hotel near a friend's house for the same price.

Now I saw the reviews. Thanks. Not interested in a 3.0 rating, that's for sure.

I didn't see any review for this hotel when I looked. Anyway, thanks a lot. I always use your links.May try bidding first.

I hope to purchase something soon, so do you have any ideas on this second hotel? Appreciate it.

No, not ready today, just wondering if you know which one it could be.I have to pass all this info to the person I am arranging this for. Thanks.

July 13 one night

3* Carmel area

breakfast

pool

internet

golf nearby

no reviews

The other one you helped ID has disappeared for one night and is now $109, but 2 night minimum it seems. Any ideas on this one?

Thanks

July 13 one night

2 adults

$89

fitness, pool, restaurant, business center, internet, golf nearby

90% customer satisfaction.. sounds good any ideas? Could it be the Carmel Mission Inn? If so, looks like a winner.

Thank you. I am using your HOTWIRE link here of course.

$115 Marriott Rive Gauche May 30, 31, 1st.

Bid $95 St. Germain. Counteroffer of $127

closed browser.

Bid $100 Champs E.. counteroffer $183

New bid $115 St. G/Champs E.. accepted. By the way, it took SO long to get this last answer I almost thought the computer/website was going loco...

Lowest price on Marriott website is 178E. We paid 309 E for the THREE nights. including tax. Not bad!

I jumped up to $115 because I decided not to add several of the other areas I had been adding up to now since I really preferred St. G or Ch. E for my son this trip. So this was my last chance almost.

Tonight was the last night trying for this before booking a nice little 2* for 103E near a friend's house.

Looks great.

I used your PRICELINE link here, of course, and thank you again for this great site.

I am bidding 4* and have done several combinations starting at $80, reaching $112. I have received counteroffers from the beginning for $127-$183, depending on the zone.

I think we are close to getting a hotel, but will opt for a direct booking at a 2 star if nothing is won at $120. I am bidding individually and combining bit by bit all zones except La Defense and Bastille. There are no free rebid zones at 4* but I have managed to do 24 bids today anyway.

I am TEMPTED to drop eventually to a 3* but am not too convinced of that option.

HOTWIRE has nothing interesting right now.

I see someone else has asked for assistance for these same dates. I may check out your response there, or here if you can think of anything else.

You forgot the price.

Do check star levels in the PRICELINE zones everyday as you never know WHEN a new hotel will be added.

To get even more than 6 bids each with USE and free bids.. close the browser after each rejection and do entirely new bid and all mathmatical combinations.If you would accept more than one zone this multiplies exponentially. Good luck.

USE

then USE + free bid A

close browser

USE+ free bid B

close browser

Use + free bid C

Close

USE + D

close

USE + E

close

USE, A+B

close

USE+A+C

close

USE+A+D

Close USE+A+E

and then closing browser each time

USE+B+C..etc. etc until you make all combos ending in USE+ABCDE as last possible bid if all have been rejected until 24 hrs pass.

Thank you so much for posting. This is about the best 4* rate in central London I have seen . Congratulations.

Were you successful?

Just a suggestion. If you start bidding for a 5* and get up to say $140, when you decide to finally drop to 4* hotels, I find it best to close the browser, start all over again LOW, and work oneself up to the highest bid to avoid overbidding.

Also, keep a good record of the lowest bids in a certain area/zone, as by adding that zone when your bid is high could also cause an overbid. When you make a new bid you do NOT need to raise the $$ offered.. only add a new zone or different dates.

Good luck, everyone.

In case the moderators come on later.. I will just suggest you read all the information about this board on the home page.. "how does this board work"..etc. Most of your questions will be answered. You can also go to the PRICELINE /HOTWIRE pages through the links here to do a test run.. without buying anything. That way you become familiar with the websites.

You can also go to the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins to see what is happening in London around your dates.

The moderators will prepare a strategy for you if you give them your highest amount for a bid, the zone and dates.

You can almost decipher the HOTWIRE hotels with the hotwire hotel list, which may be more interesting for you than PRICELINE if you are looking for a certain amenity. Good luck.

Couldn't resist my curiosity so I called the hotel and Bus 17 stops at the DOOR of the W and takes you almost up to Parque Guell, passing through the Plaza de Catalu

Do not forget about the frequent buses in Barcelona. I prefer them to the metro. It is not difficult to learn a route or two. There are some great travel/food suggestions at www.maribelsguides.com. She is an expert across Spain. Happy anniversary!

You cannot bid on any specific hotel. You will be awarded a hotel in the zone( look at the Priceline maps) and at the star level you choose . Study the FAQs here and various websites ( support links here) to find out the official hotel room prices for your specific dates.. Then study the wins on this board so you do not overbid. Room rates are date sensitive. Do not expect to get the same price in high season as low season.

Always begin your bids through the links here to help maintain the site.

Remember these purchases are non-refundable. Re-check the data on your bid before proceeding for any error in the date, zone, star level or price.

Good luck and post any questions. The moderators will give you a strategy if you need help.