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j1sc2000

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  1. Changed my mind...I think I want to try for a 2.5 at this point at a slightly lower price. (Preferably no higher than the $75 -$80 range) I thought about it and realized that our reservation at the Inn at Queen Anne includes a kitchenette, so if I change hotels, we would probably have to add in the extra costs of meals. (Rather than having the option of grocery shopping and cooking full meals at the hotel.) I'll still consider going a little higher for the possibility of a 3, that seems worth it for the upgrade, but if I'm going to get a comparable hotel to what I already have (the Inn at QA is a 2* on PL, so a 2.5 should be the same, if not better), then I definitely want to save a good bit of money. Still looking at the same areas...

  2. Ok, I think that makes sense. If I'm going for a 2.5, keep the bid low enough so I'm actually saving money. The back-up reservation that we have is for the Inn at Queen Anne for $98 per night. I believe that PL rates this one as a 2*. (I know the ratings vary per site, but I'm just taking their standards into consideration.) So, my main goal is to get a nicer place for a little cheaper, if possible.

    Basically, I think that if I need to go 100 bucks or more for a 3*, then a 2.5* works just fine.

  3. No luck, yet. :) I followed the strategy but stopped at $85...I hope that that didn't alter things too much. I want a 3*, but since I'm ok with 2.5, I decided that I would be more comfortable with going down a level instead of going up to $90. What would be the next step to try for a 3*? 2.5? Thank you guys so much! I feel like I'm learning a lot about this process - who knew?!

  4. Ok, so if I understand this, I should start a new bidding process every time I drop a level. So if I start at Downtown at 3*, I could add Lake Union (and maybe Space Needle), then Everett and N. Everett while increasing bids. If those are rejected, then I can exit and begin again to drop to 2.5. At this level I would add Downtown, Lake U, (SN) and Everett.

    To answer your question, I'm not sure if trying for a $75 bid in Lake U. is preferable to a higher bid in DT. Any thoughts? If it's that close, then it sounds good to save the money.

    Any suggestions on what amount to start bidding with this strategy? My limit is $90, but I'm more comfortable with a lower price, if possible. (I have a little cushion bc we have a backup reservation at the Inn at Queen Anne...we got a decent special there a couple of months ago, but if I can get a nicer place for less money...!)

    Thanks so much!

  5. Ok, I never really thought about lowering my bid when I lower my rating...that makes makes.

    If I understand free re-bidding correctly, then if I go for a 3*, Everett and N. Everett are the re-bid zones, and if I go down to 2.5*, then it's only Everett. It does make me a little uncomfortable, but I'll be fine with it if I understood it correctly. If I use the rebids at the 3* level and they are rejected, would I have to wait and start over if I wanted to add 2.5* bc N. Everett has that level? I'm able to bid again today, so I really appreciate the help!

    Also, I saw how close Lake Union and Downtown are on the map, but haven't done any research on that area or the hotel prices there. I won't have a car, so is that really close enough to be a viable option? If so, that's a great idea to aadd that zone, as well. It looks like Everett and N. Everett would be the re-bid zones for this, too. Would my strategy be any different if I incorporated Lake Union into my bid?

    Thanks so much!

  6. Looking for a 3* (preferable, but will go with a 2 1/2*) hotel in Downtown Seattle for 10/13 - 10/18. I have previously bid for the DT area, started at 4* for $60, then adding 3 1/2*, 3* and 2 1/2* with bids up to $75 - all rejected.

    I'm learning about the free rebid zones, but a little afraid to try. :)

    1 room, 2 adults, Downtown, up to $90 per night

    Best rates from hotel websites: Downtown - 3* Holiday Inn Seattle, $133 (AAA), Downtown - 3* Homewood Suites, $198.55 (AAA), Downtown - 3* Warwick, $164 (Internet rate)

    Sorry if I didn't do all of this in the correct format, but I'm still trying to learn the ropes. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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