I decided to try priceline for the first time today. The city I am visiting is seattle and the dates are Fri Sept 11-Sun Sept 13. I have checked successful bids for 4 star hotes and have seen people paying 90-100 dollars even on weekends. My first bid was 4 star encompassing the downtown area at $90--flat out rejection. Next I added the Space Needle area and bumped up my bid by 5 dollars to 95; again, rejection. Third bid added the northgate area ( I knew there were no 4 star hotels in this area) and increased the bid to 105 dollars--again, nada! For the fourth try I added in South Everett and bumped the bid up to 120--again, nothing! My final bid included North Everett (again knowing there were no 4 star hotels there) and it was for 130....guess what? Nothing! I don't get the strategy. Instead of this hassle I just went and booked the Seattle Sheraton (yes, I forked out 220 a night) but at least I know where I am sleeping...i.e. not the dump of a place called the Westin. not impressed.
