Noela

Hello,

Was planning for a conference scheduled in Riviera Hotel and Casinos.

Began with a 4* bid at $60, and got rejected

Bid 3.5*, and bid 55 and got rejected

Bid 3* @ 40 and got accepted in Stratosphere Towers. Location is about 5 minutes (by car) from my conference venue, so I can manage that.

Summary of Charges

Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $40.00 (USD)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Guests Per Room: 2

Number of Nights: 2

Room Subtotal: $80.00 (USD)

Taxes and Fees: $17.92 (USD)

Total Room Cost: $97.92 (USD)

(All prices are in US dollars)

Used PRICELINE link here. Thanks for an excellent service.

Rgds, Noela

Hello:

Got this property after several attempts - luckily there are multiple rebid zones:

Began with $35 all the way up to $65 for a 7-day stay, but was not lucky !.

Then I split my reservation into two, bearing in mind the inconvenience of moving from one hotel into two.

Then I tried again and got the hotel - for $65, first for 3 days.

I tried bidding on another 3.5* hotel in the same area for the additional 4-days, but was not lucky -- even bidding all the way to $60. So, I went back through priceline, and realized that I was offered the chance to extend my original stay, which I did successfully.

Price breakdown for 2 rooms:

Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $65.00 (USD)

Number of Rooms: 2

Number of Guests Per Room: 2

Number of Nights: 6

Room Subtotal: $780.00 (USD)

Taxes and Fees: $120.12 (USD)

Total Room Cost: $900.12 (USD)

But a question: How do I get a discount on the $12 night wireless internet access rates?

I used BB travel PRICELINE links ....

rgds, Noela

Sure, Aaron, i am open to the possibilities ... so I am willing to try some strategies. rgds, Noela

Hello,

I am planning a trip to NYC/Newark on Sat June 4 - Sun-June 6. I really would love to stay in the 4* Hyatt Regency On The Hudson for one night.

What bidding strategy will you suggest to score this one. I know all the ones in the area are free rebid ones, but there are 2 other 4* hotels and I want to weed those out as much as possible.

I would appreciate any help to score this one. My max bid should be about $100 (about 60% off listed price of $280)

Thanks - Noela

Thanks -- a great deal nevertheless. Hotel is just about 7minutes away from the first one, so not bad at all.

rgds, Noela

Hello,

I changed my travel plans to Chicago, arriving two days earlier. Decided to book again, hoping to get the previous Doubletree Hotel.

Started bidding with $45, went through all rebid zones until $52 was accepted.

2 rooms for 2 nights came to about $242. Average cost of room direct from the hotel is $136 / night.

Used PRICELINE's link here...Thanks for a great resource !!

Rgds, Noela

Thanks -- I heard of those cookies ... will surely store some -- rgds, Noela

Thank you for the follow-up, and don't forget to get a Doubletree cookie at check-in. :)

Aaron,

thanks - here is the address for the property:

Doubletree Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook

1909 Spring Road

Oak Brook, IL 60523

630-472-6000

So, I guess it is the Doubletree -- Oak Brook

Rgds, Noela

Congrats on your success. :)

Fantastic deal for a 3.5* in this area! Can you confirm which Doubletree property (there are 2 in this area) you did get? Thanks.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.

Thanks for your help.

I got the 3.5* Doubletree in Oakbrook:

Bid at 40, was rejected; added 2 rebid zones and $45 was accepted.

Total cost 2 room for 2 days = $211 (tax and fees included).

Thanks for all your help, and of course, I used the PRICELINE link here for the booking.

Please, also edit the title to reflect the changes.

Cheers, Noela

I think that sounds like a good plan. :) Please keep us updated and let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Thanks very much -- I will shoot for the Oakbrook-Downers Grove area. Indeed, more choices there, with more rebid zones (1 - 8, 11, 13, 15, 17). Given the choices available, I will go for a 3.5*, starting from $40, and work my way from there.

Thanks - Noela

Good evening. :)

I will say that there's a bit of a wider selection of hotels in the nearby Oakbrook-Downers Grove area. While there could be others not yet reported to the board, the only 3* in the Bolingbrook zone that has been reported to the board is the Holiday Inn. In terms of bidding for a 3* for these zones, my thought would be to start at $35 and work up by $5's.

Additionally, I'll note that Brookfield Zoo and Morton Arboretum are sights not too terribly far from this area.

Adjoining rooms is usually not a problem if you request it with the hotel after purchase on PRICELINE/HOTWIRE, but it isn't guaranteed.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Hello,

I need some help in bidding for 2 rooms in Bolingbrook, IL

I will be travelling with my partner and two kids (14 and 12yrs), hence I would ideally want two adjoining rooms since the kids are young.

The Bolingbrook area has a maximum of 3* hotels, with 2 rebid zones (Algonquin and Lake Zurich). I want to bid between $40 - $50 for each room.

I would be very happy if you could hep me with a bid strategy.

Thanks - Noela

Yellowdog, thanks very much - enjoy the week

rgds, Noela

Thanks -- it was quite a deal ... for this property, do I still have to pay the daily $25 resort fee or is it included in the Priceline fees?

rgds, Noela

Hello all:

I tried my bidding today again for a 4* St Petersburg-Clearwater (Pete Beach-Treasure Island) Tradewinds Island Grand

-- started with $95, with $3 increments to about $100: I was then offered an increase of $25 which I rejected

-- continued until my bid of $110 was accepted.

Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $110.00

Subtotal: $330.00

Taxes & Fees: $052.95

Total Charges*: $382.95

Of course, I used the PRICELINE link here.

Thanks for all your support and input.

rgds, Noela

Cardsfan, thanks very much for your input. I will check it out. rgds, EK

Thanks, Thereuare. I intend to keep my price (a max of $100) and start with 3.5*. I agree a price increase could result in an overbid for a 3 or 3.5*.

Kind regards, Noela

Romelle, thanks for the input. I will take note of that. rgds, Noela

Thanks for your replies:

Given that 4* has failed, I will like try a strategy for 3.5*

Here are the rebid zones for that strategy:

1. Belair

2. Clairwater-St.Pete North

4. Clearwater NE

5. Dunedin

6. Largeo

9. Northeast

Please, let me know if I am mistaken... rgds, Noela

Thereuare, thanks very much for the bid strategy. I went through it all, but none of them was accepted.

The zones i excluded (ie, not rebid were: Clearwater-St. PeteNorth, because it has a 4* , and the PalmHarbor-TarponSprings - because it has resorts).

I guess I will have to wait for 24hrs and try again. Would it be possible to try a 3* with the hope that it get upgraded to 4*?

thanks - Noela

Thereuare & Others,

please ignore my previous reply, and stick with this one: - I decided to increase my star rating to 4* minimum, instead of 3

Thanks very much for your input. Yes, I do NOT want a hotel in the Palm Harbor-Tapon Spring zone. I am willing to accept at the minimum any of the 4* hotel in the St. Petersburg - Clearwater (St. Petersburg Beach - Treasure Island) area.

Hello,

I am attending a conference hosted at Tradewinds Island Resort, St. Petersburg, FL between 2/10 - 2/13.

I am willing to try a minimum of 3* hotel at a cost of about $80 - $100 per night (The cost for a standard room is $160 / night).

I noticed there are 4 rebid zones (#s: 1, 6, 8, 9) for the St. Petersburg - Clearwater (St. Petersburg Beach - Treasure Island) area.

What would be the best bidding strategy to get a hotel as close as possible to the Tradewinds Island Resort (of course, it would be ideal to land the conference hotel itself, but i know it is a chance with name your price deals).

Thanks very much for your help -- rgds, Noela

Yes, the zone is correct. Indeed, it is the HI @ 3845 Veterans Memorial Highway @ $127;

I was also surprised they are giving me that option, but I asked politely, and they would allow the option but punish you with cancellation fees of $25 + a portion of you offered bid, should you fail to win a rebid. So it is indeed punitive, particularly if you decide not to bid again.

Since I am considering rebidding, all i would lose is the $25, assuming I get a successful bid. I will consider it carefully.

thanks - Noela

Sorry, AaronJB -- it was from 9/3 - 9/5.

Something must definitely be playing with my fingers today .. I ended up clicking 3* instead of 3.5*...ohhh welll..

rgds, Noela

Yeah,

I was looking for a 3.5* but ended up just booking this property for the upcoming labor day weekend.

I think this is an over-bid.... customer service is willing to cancel the reservation and refund the cancellation fee, minus $25. I would consider that.

What would you advice... cancel, pay $25 for the cancellation, and then start all over again for a 3.5*?

Anyhow, I use betterbidding's PRICELINE travel links.

rgds, Noela

Well, I tried this hotel on the first bid of $36 (plus $12.11 tax/fees), and it got accepted.

I used the BetterBidding Travel Links for PRICELINE.

Thanks for the great resource...

Noela