Pearly

I tried again this afternoon with a maxim bid of $92. No one accepted. I believe the note said the average price for a 4 star in SFO was $265. How does that compare to what is usually posted?

So what is the opinion of our more experienced members? Should I just wait until September as suggested? It would seem there are no real bargains at this point. I had planned on trying today but the above list reader makes me feel it is pointless. I thought the fact I needed two rooms for 5 days was a problem but I see the request for a much shorter stay was also unsuccessful.

Are your plans firm?

Yes, they are firm as we have our airline tickets. I really don't want to go through the hassle of moving into another place.

I called these hotels or went to their web site and got the same answer....no rooms available. Grand Hyatt, Palamar, Mariott, Westin St Francis.

Would seem this is not a good sign............. :)

Should I still try tomorrow or wait? I believe there is a physicians convention but isn't there always conventions?

I will try again tomorrow. I did read the reviews posted on your list of hotels. When I read the reviews and tried to get a quote through tripadvisor eg. Expedia ... the Grand hyatt, Palomar, Marriott all said they were sold out. Not sure if that is really sold out or just out of the rooms available at the discount.

Where should I start tomorrow? USE

Still no luck at $95

I was told others in our group could bid but they would have the same mailing address we used. Would that disqualify any more attemps?

Are there any 'break points' in bidding such as 6 weeks before, after midnight....don't know just random thoughts.

I might have the other couple we are traveling with try to book the rooms today. Where would you suggest we start?

Yes, you now need to wait 72 hours before you can bid again.

Bump this thread a few hours before you are able to bid again and we will re-evaluate current prices at that time.

What is the most you would be willing to bid?

I would hope to get it for less than $100

I was not successful with my series of bids. I used the top bid of $80 as suggested. Now I understand I have to wait 72 hours to try again?

I believe I read somewhere that there are no 4* hotels in the Civic Center or Fisherman's Wharf zone. When I rebid, I need to add a zone with no 4*. Are these correct and are there any other areas?

Thanks

I would like to have your help/strategy in my first bidding experience. I would like a 4* hotel in the USE area for the dates of Sept. 29-Oct 4. One other point, I do want two rooms as we will be with another couple.

Does Priceline charge something in addition to the rate you get?

Has anyone ever bid for a 4 star hotel in San Francisco area of USE and gotten a bad hotel. By bad I mean not a good location or a room that was not satisfactory?

I have never used Priceline and am quite nervous. Would appreciate any tips. I would like to end up at the Hyatt Regency and would love any advice.