Bid $51 and received a counter offer of $59. Knowing I could likely get it for something in between, I opened a new window, added the Greenbay East - Bellevue zone and bid $55. I opened the new window just in case I didn't get it at $55 that I could still use the counter offer option.
And, as always, I used the PRICELINE link.
After not hitting in several attempts at Dayton in a similar price range, I decided to try Springfield since it is about the same distance from my final destination.
Tried 3* at $37, then added 2.5* at $36, then 2* at $30 for the winner.
For my second night, I tried to add on a night to my first priceline win and that was rejected. Clicked on "see other rates for this hotel" and it showed $75, so I thought I could win for no more than that amount. Got it for lower, but from a different hotel.
Placed a bunch of bids and rebids (not in the most efficient fashion) for a two night stay. Decided to break it up into one night stays and my first bid $53 gave me the "we can't accept your bid price, but if you raise it to $68 right now, you'll win" message. I declined and worked my way up to this win.
Got it on first try, but it's for tonight so that may have helped...
$46/night
Marriott Indianapolis East 3
$41/night
Homestead Indianapolis - Northwest 2 star
Indianapolis Northwest
8520 Northwest Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46278
317-334-7829
Check-In: Fri, Aug 5, 2011 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out: Sat, Aug 6, 2011 / 11:00 AM
Rooms: 1 room / 1 night
$51 first bid rejected, but was offered the one-time second chance for $66. Knowing I had a bunch of re-bid zones, I declined and tried $54. Accepted.
University Place Hotel 4 Star
Downtown Indianapolis
850 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
317-269-9000
See Hotel Website
View Map and Directions
Check-In Date:
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 / After 04:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Sat, Dec 4, 2010 / 11:00 AM
Amenities:
Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ voicemail Radio Alarm Clock Iron and ironing board Hairdryer Business services 24 hour front desk Full Service Restaurant Room service Bellman Concierge Fitness center access
Reservation and Billing Information
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $54.00
Subtotal: $108.00
Taxes & Fees: $26.32
Total Charges*: $134.32
I was thinking I might have bid a little high, since my first bid was accepted, but it's still $50 less than on the property's website, so I'm not too disappointed.
Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn Downtown 2
Not on the list, and more than I wanted to spend for the 4-5 hours I'll be there, but I may have been getting a little impatient.
Hilton Garden Inn Queens/Jfk Airport 3 Star
Kennedy Airport (JFK)
148-18 134th Street
Jamaica, New York 11430
718-322-4448
See Hotel Website
View Map and Directions Check-In Date:
Fri, Aug 14, 2009 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Sat, Aug 15, 2009 / 12:00 PM
Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Radio Alarm Clock Business services Telephone w/ voicemail Iron and ironing board Hairdryer 24 hour front desk On-site Dining
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $84.00
Subtotal: $84.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $24.57
Total Charges*: $108.57
Hilton Garden Inn Tribeca
Downtown - Soho - Financial District
6 York Street
New York, New York 10013
212-966-4091
View Map and Directions Check-In Date:
Sun, Jul 26, 2009 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Mon, Jul 27, 2009 / 12:00 PM
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Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $90.00
Subtotal: $90.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $23.77
Total Charges*: $113.77
Bid History:
Midtown 2.5* $52 rejected
added SE & Broken Arrow $57 rejected
added Airport $63 accepted
Mighta been able to do a little better if I was more patient, but this is in line with what I've gotten in previous years.
Radisson Inn Tulsa Airport
Tulsa Airport (TUL)
2201 North 77th East Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115
918-835-9911
Check-In Date:
Wed, Jan 14, 2009 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Sat, Jan 17, 2009 / 11:00 AM
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $63.00
Subtotal: $189.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $35.84
Total Charges*: $224.84
Well, our airplane plans changed, so we needed another night in NYC. Got a win on my 29th combination/Re-bid (if the 30th didn't hit @ $200, I was going to start working the 3*).
4 * SoHo, MTE, MTW, TS, CPS, ESB, UES, UWS, MSG, C @ $195 = Win.
W New York Hotel
Midtown East
541 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10022
212-755-1200
Check-In Date:
Sat, Aug 23, 2008 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Sun, Aug 24, 2008 / 12:00 PM
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $195.00
Subtotal: $195.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $39.86
Total Charges*: $234.86
I thought I could try underbidding (and I did have a couple of Re-bids available), but at the same time, the $247 was still within my budget and lower than my backup, so I just went for it. The fact that we got The Algonquin made it worthwhile for me. My wife is VERY excited about staying there, and that can't be replaced by saving a few bucks. Thanks for the help and providing this board.
Refer to my previous thread about many tries with no wins. Knowing that I was going to have to raise my bid prices, I kinda cut to the chase this time. I started with:
4* MTE, MTW, TS @ $200 - Rejected
Re-bid UES @ $211 - Rejected
Re-bid UWS @ $222 - Rejected
Re-bid MSG @ $236 - Rejected
Opened a new window:
3* MTE, MTW, TS, CPS, ESB, MSG @ $222 - Rejected
On that rejection, I got a screen saying that I had a one-time opportunity to Re-bid without changing anything if I increased my bid by $25. I had a hunch that it was hinting that I'd win if I did that, so that's what I did:
3* MTE, MTW, TS, CPS, ESB, MSG @ $247 - Win
Here's what I got:
The Algonquin
Midtown West
59 West 44th Street
New York, New York 10036
212-840-6800
Check-In Date:
Sun, Aug 24, 2008 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Wed, Aug 27, 2008 / 12:00 PM
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $247.00
Subtotal: $741.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $132.47
Total Charges*: $873.47
I didn't try anything yesterday due to waiting on another option. That fell through, so i made a couple of bids today and just got a win. I will post details in a new thread.
Yes, our stay is for three nights, Aug. 24,25,26. Sorry for the confusion. In various research, it seems that sometimes listing the check-out day results in a fourth night being included (such as on your calander of wins). Anyway, at this point, splitting isn't an option due to our itinerary. We saw some nice wins for the 24th and discussed it, but don't think it will be worth the hassle. Will try again in a few hours when the 24 hour period is up and report back here.
Thanks, Aaron. I had checked HOTWIRE before bidding on PL, and didn't see anything that low. I just checked it again, and the lowest I'm seeing are a 3.5* in Midtown East and a 3* in Times Square for $256/$255. I don't understand HOTWIRE as well as PRICELINE, but it is another option to keep open. I am also pursuing timeshare rentals at The Mahattan Club......
Just an FYI for those that are looking, I spent almost an hour this afternoon trying 28 different 3* combinations/re-bids in Manhattan for 3 nights Aug. 24-26 between $180 and $231 with no wins. I don't think I got every possible combo, but I was butting up against my monetary limit and decided to wait and try again tomorrow. I haven't tried So-Ho/Financial because it was a little further away than I was hoping for, but I see that al pacino got that area for $180 later in the week, so I may re-think that. I know that the US Open is in town from the 25th through the 7th, and heard that it brings 50,000 people to town.
Took me 4 tries:
Start: Midtown - Expo 2.5* @ $52 Rejected
Added: Airport @ $57 Rejected
Added: SE - Broken Arrow @ $63 Rejected
Added: 2* @ $46 Accepted
Congratulations, you got your price of $46.
La Quinta Inn South Tulsa
Southeast Tulsa - Broken Arrow
12525 East 52 Street South
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146-6207
918-254-1626
Check-In Date:
Wed, Jan 9, 2008 / After 01:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Sat, Jan 12, 2008 / 12:00 PM
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $46.00
Subtotal: $138.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $27.79
Total Charges*: $165.79
P.S. Sorry about screwing up the title format, it won't let me edit it.
First bid of $50 was accepted.
Congratulations, you got your price of $50 for a 3-star hotel room.
Sheraton Anchorage
Anchorage
401 East 6th Ave.
Anchorage, AK
907.276.8700
Check-In Date: Wed, Mar 15, 2006
Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date: Thurs, Mar 16, 2006
Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM
Your Offer Price: $50.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 1
Subtotal: $50.00
Taxes and
Service Fees: $11.90 (I think)
Total Charges: $61.90
2* Rockford Extended Stay America Rockford - East
in Priceline Hotels - Illinois
Posted
Bid $56 for 3* in Rockford zone, then added Loves Park zone at same price.
Opened a new window and bid $56 for 2.5* in Rockford zone, then added Loves Park zone at same price.
Opened a new window and bid $48 for 2* in Rockford zone and that's what I ended up with.