Dear all,
I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction to come up with a better bidding process. Sorry if this is an old question I have read other posts, but none seem to cover exactly what I am asking for Billerica.
It seems lately that the Hotwire and Priceline Express options are very close to the amounts that I can find accepted by Priceline Name Your Own Price.
Travel from home to work in Billerica, MA often. I work close to Route 3 exit 27.
Would prefer to stay close to Billerica, but can handle 30 minute (or less commute to work from Hotel).
Prefer 3 star or better (but can do 2.5 Star if needed for budget).
Stay 1-4 days 2-3 weeks a month. Monday - Thursday
Budget is limited, Would like to keep it at below $70 (total cost with taxes) if possible. Can go a little higher for stays of 1 or 2 nights.
I have had very little luck securing hotels in or near Billerica with Name Your Own Price.
I know Mon-Thu is the high point for business travel, but I am not sure if individual days or blocks of two days have any advantage.
it seems I find the best prices via Name your Own Price, at the last minute or more than 6 weeks out.
Just wondering on best bid strategy (based on historic accepted amounts for this area) and when to bid. Wasn't sure if any chains set winning values for the greater boston region (e.g. the other Boston Area wins would help) or if my Region has something that makes it more difficult (lower hotel density).
Need Free Parking and Free Internet prefer hotels with free Breakfast.
How should my Name Your Own Price, fit in with the other options as most weeks that I travel, I need to be in the area anyway.
I have been surprised by the size of some of the areas in the Express a few times and occasionally via Hotwire and ended up traveling more than 30 minutes (about ~50 with traffic) and would like to avoid this in the future as well.
Appreciate the help.
Kind regards,
CtKeeper
