gcap05

Hi, I'll be applying for a visit visa to go to the United Kingdom. Part of the documentation that I'll be required to carry/send to the British consulate will be proof of reservations for hotels in London. Since priceline is not like a typical hotel reservation software and purchases hotel rooms if they are available for a bid, how can I secure a refund in case my visa application is refused? Will the insurance offered by priceline cover this scenario? thanks.

Thanks for all the advice!

Got one more question: Does it help to bid closer to my arrival date or as early as possible? The reason why I think bidding closer to or on the arrival date could be advantageous is because the hotel may simply accept a bid in order to fill up vacant rooms. Thanks!

Thanks for the quick response! My stay could be one of the following: 1. 12/9th, 4 nights [or] 2. 01/6th, 4 nights Any good strategies around these dates?? And also... If my bid is rejected, can I immediately rebid with a lower star rating or will I need to hold for 72 hours before trying with the new criterion? Generally speaking, will there be a fee for every bid? I read elsewhere in this board that there are more opportunities to rebid "for free" if it's a 5* hotel. Not sure what this means, and if it's applicable to the 4* category. Thanks!

Hi, I am thinking about visiting London either in December 2004 or January 2005. I'd like to stay at a 5* hotel located in Mayfair / SOHO area as provided by Priceline.com. What could be a good initial bid for such a hotel? I specified $75 and priceline said I had almost no chance of getting a room "based on recent records". I specified $100 and priceline said I had less chance of getting it. I then specified $120 and there was no "warning" light from priceline. Does it mean that I have a good chance of getting a room at a 5* hotel in Mayfair/SOHO for $120??? And also, does anyone know the hotels that fall into the 5* category in that area that priceline talks to? Thanks!! gcap05

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