Hi there,
This will be my first time using the PRICELINE "Name Your Own Price" tool. I was about to place a very, very low bid, but wanted to double check one thing.
Are the hotels featured on the Express and Name Your Own Price tools identical? OR are there more hotels available via Name Your Own Price tha PRICELINE EXPRESS?
When I search the regular Priceline site for a 4* hotel in the Higashiyama - Minami area with a fitness center (one of the guaranteed amenities when bidding), I get three results:
Express Deal - $345, (you save 18%! 700 verified guest reviews!)
The Westin Miyako Kyoto Hotel - $317 (528 verified guest reviews)
Hyatt Regency Kyoto - $426 (744 verified guest reviews)
Looking at the express deal, it seems fairly intuitive which of the two hotels it is (since they're not advertising "Worst Price Guarantee").
However, when I'm on the bidding page, it's a bit more daunting. I would note that the "median price" Priceline shows is $345, which could indicate that algorithm is pulling the median of {317, 345, 426}.
I'd really appreciate some clarity on this point before I put my credit card on the line. TYIA!
