tobiasboon

.. just one question. Do I need to call the hotel after my priceline win? or are you suggesting that i call to request a higher room? Thanks in advanced

GOt the hotel i wanted! and went through Saving barn background: aimed for a 4* under 115 since many seemed succesful at this and as mentioned above whats an extra 20 bucks from a 3* couldn't get. have been trying for over a month at 3* and figured i'd have better luck closer to the day. HOtwire today (May 7th) showed a 4* customer fav for 140$ Bid strategy: everything but Bellvue-redmond was a free rebid zone> 85 rej 90 rej 95 rej 100 rej 105 rej figured i should prolly go to 115 so instead of smaller increments 110 accepted The hotel: got the westin May 11 to may 15 2006 bidding on may 7th Much thanks to the board

I see i have a lot of rebid zones for 4*. Budget is a concern. so 4* up to 105$ (will try this first) 3* up to 85$ 2.5* up to 70 (will try in 24hrs). 2* not desirable. i'm looking to be close to pike's place or capitol (sp?) hill. thanks again.

Read through the forum and think it great!! 've been bidding for the last month on 3 star downtown seattle th 05/11 to mon 05/14 using the 4 free rebids zone: bothell, lake union, lennwood, and univ of wash. bidding 60, 68, 74, 80, 85. NO luck Will be willing to go to 2.5 or 2* for similar 80+$ price. and really don't want to switch hotels mid trip. hotwire prices are about 100~130.. suggestions? bid more??.. frankly i'm afraid of my 2* options.