NickRosie1

Thank you all so much for the help! Romelle, I don't mind changing hotels, as long as they're 5 star hotels and preferably in Mayfair/Soho area. The 5 star you speak of with availability from 27th to 30th May seems like it may be the Metropolitan, do you agree? (I am worried I may get the Le Meridien Picadilly which has awful reviews.)

Hi all, I need a bit of help with my bidding in London. I am looking for 3 rooms at a 5 star hotel in London's Mayfair-Soho area from 25th - 30th May (I will also settle for Bloomsbury/Marble Arch). I began bidding 2 weeks ago and have tried every day since. I begin bidding at around $170 per room per night and bid right up to $225 but still have not had any luck! I've noticed others winning rooms in the same area for much less so it all seems strange. Anyway, thought I'd try get a few tips from other board members before giving up altogether!

Started bidding around 135 and increasing (using re-bids) in $3 - $4 increments. Declined all counter offers and eventually settled at $161. I have seen others getting 5* Mayfair-Soho wins at around $140.00 but I was happy nevertheless. My Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: US$161.00 Subtotal: US$483.00 Taxes & Service Fees: US$87.32 Total Charges: US$570.32 There was, however, one small worry - upon requesting a room with a view I got the following reply from Hilton: "I regret that I am unable to assist with your request, as your reservation was booked through a travel discount website."

I had a similar experience bidding for a 3 night stay in London (Mayfair-Soho) from 9/26/2009 to 9/29/2009. Ended up putting in a max bid at $162 and being declined. Seems strange since someone on this forum reported a win over similar dates for $134. I might look at bidding for a 5* in a different area of London but I am not too familiar with the different zones - Mayfair-Soho seems to be the most popular, but what is second option for those not winning with London (Mayfair-Soho)?