projectmaximus

Got exactly what I wanted. 

Was hoping for the Condor Hotel but oh well. 

Was hoping for the extended stay but oh well. 

11 hours ago, projectmaximus said:

Thanks everyone for all the comments!

 

I got the Fisherman's Wharf 3.5* (free wifi, pets allowed, fitness center) which indeed was the Marriott. I got it using the PRICELINE EXPRESS because my rebid attempts up to $126 failed and by $127 I was already exceeding the total cost of the express deal. Used an extra discount i received via email this morning to tag an extra 10% off express deals. Very serendipitous. 

 

FYI, total cost for 2 rooms/3 nights was $906

Thanks everyone for all the comments!

I got the Fisherman's Wharf 3.5* (free wifi, pets allowed, fitness center) which indeed was the Marriott. I got it using the PRICELINE EXPRESS because my rebid attempts up to $126 failed and by $127 I was already exceeding the total cost of the express deal. Used an extra discount i received via email this morning to tag an extra 10% off express deals. Very serendipitous. 

FYI, total cost for 2 rooms/3 nights was $906

free wifi, pets allowed, fitness center

Thanks! Sure, let's say all 4 are acceptable zones...in fact financial district is particularly nice cause we'd like being close to chinatown. But wouldn't traditional rebidding strategy be tougher since we're only looking for 3* or better? Anyway, I will await your wise suggestions (no sarcasm). I'm not surprised by your obvious knowledge of navigating PL, but I find it amazing that you can give such solid advice on city neighborhoods as well!! 

6 hours ago, thereuare said:

Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly.

I think the bed risk is worth it. If we get stuck with one double bed we can figure out how to get an air mattress or something...otherwise hopefully it's 2 double beds or 1 queen bed. What I am curious about is whether $135 pretax is a great deal not for that specific hotel value, but for any 3* or better in the touristy areas. I think we'd ideally want the cheapest that meets that minimum desirability. Normally when I book pay upfront hotels I'm no more than 2 weeks out from the trip, so this would be a bit unusual for me. Thanks!

2 hours ago, Romelle said:

In fact, if you happen to have details on any of your previous "seasoned veteran" Priceline wins .... ?   Every scrap of info is appreciated by the next bidders.

Sounds good. I will try to update some of my previous wins...not sure how far back I want to go but including express I should have around two dozen or so. 

Thanks again for the thorough explanation! I took a glance at the list of 3.5* in FW and it seems of the four hotels listed, none show any guest rooms with smaller than one single, queen sized bed. It seems worth the risk then, right? Or is the hotel list not comprehensive/just an educated guess?

Thanks for the followup guys! Sorry, I generally write way too much so I was trying to be as concise and simple as possible in my questioning. 

It's 2 adults, 1 4 yo, and 1 infant. I did see some hotels with double beds in SF but I guess I am just used to always getting 2 queens or 1 king anytime I bid LOL. 

Any zone that is quasi-touristy or fairly accessible to touristy stuff will be acceptable. The 3 days in question are strictly vacation and we're not super familiar with SF so we plan to do the usual tourist stuff. 

The most pressing advice I am seeking is whether $135 (pre-tax) for 3.5* in FW is a great deal or should I wait. 

And re: the beds situation...is it possible that a NYOP would yield a single, double bed? I think that it would be impossible to make that work. But a single queen + crib would probably be fine. As would two double beds + crib. 

Thanks again!!!

Thanks, there!! Well, it is probably just a want because a King Bed would be alright IF we can request/pay for a crib. Room #1 = any configuration, Room #2 = either 2 queens or 1 king + crib.

Hi all!

Completely new to BB (awesome resource it looks like!!) but essentially a seasoned veteran of PL. Since I am rather clueless when it comes to SF, I thought I'd ask for advice. 

I'm looking to book 2 rooms for 8/31-9/3. Seeing a PRICELINE EXPRESS deal 3.5* in Fisherman's Wharf for $135. Before I go thru the process of NYOP rebids, I thought I'd find out if this price range is really good, not really special, or something in between. Is it worth going after so far in advance or should I wait til the travel dates are closer? I generally don't do the pay upfront reservations so far in advance...

Oh yeah, and one more twist. One of the rooms needs to have 2 beds so the chance of a single king wouldnt be a great thing. 

Anyway, any advice is appreciated! TIA!!