Hello, everyone. Long time follower of this forum, first time poster. I am from about 2 hours away from Austin but love to come to Austin to party etc. I have never used priceline / hotwire before as I have normally used employee discounts. Since I don't have that advantage anymore, I thought I would give this a try. I am trying to head to Austin on two separate occasions, both seem to fall on "holiday" weekends which may make bidding tougher than usual. Well down to the point: First, my brother is coming into town for a first time Austin experience so I would like to show him a good time and show him what Austin is all about. I am looking for a 4* hotel but if the price isnt right a 3.5* or even a 3*.. How much do holiday weekends affect bidding on priceline. I want just one night, Thursday before Memorial Day. Is it better to bid far in advance or a week before? I already bid for $105 in the downtown area and got rejected. Second, I am looking for a hotel 1* , 2* , 3* etc.. basically anything for cheap for Friday night of Cinco de Mayo Weekend. This one is the one were I am looking to spend a lot less. So will any hotel in the downtown area even accept somewhere arond the ball park of $50 a night? Especially on a Friday? Thanks for the help everyone. .. .
