Noela

Hi,

I am planning on visiting Toronto area, with my partner and our kids (total of 6) between May 4 to 6.

I am thinking of staying at a property like the Residence Inn for obvious (space) reasons.

There are 2 clear rebid zones..(zones without 2.5*) - Toronto East and Scarborough - but they are far away from where I want to stay. But then there are two other rebid zones - Oakville & Toronto west that are closer - but they also have 3*s. If I chose any of these rebid zones, isn't it possible that I can be upgraded to a 3* ?

I already tried to bid Toronto (Mississauga) 2.5* at $28 and was rejected. I want to go on and add a rebid zone, but I am not sure which would be prudent to ask -- those in the Scarborough & East end?

What strategy would you advice?

Regards, Noela

Ohhh, it was he Clarion Hotel Conference ...

maybe i should edit and include it in my post

thanks - MN

Hi,

After discussion with my partner, we decided to stay in Cherry Hill area (her preference mainly -- she can't stand the busy Philly life)

Yesterday, March 13, I bid 2.5* at $33 and was rejected. I was asked to rebid. Since I still have time, I waited till tonight and bid again 2.5@$35 and was accepted. The reviews are mixed. We will see how it goes.

Your Offer Price: $35.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 2

Subtotal: $70.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $17.44

Total Charges*: $87.44

I used the Savingsbarn link.

Thanks very much - MN

thats my instinct too.... what bidding strategy would you suggest to get the Hyatt.....

thanks - MN

Personally i like nicer hotels, but for a cheap price and can overlook almost anything :)

Yes, thats my desire. I am planning a surprise get away for my partner and I. My partner lives around the Cherry Hill-Collingswood area. We (my partner especially) wanted to stay around the area just in case the kids need us in emergency. I thought of Hyatt in Pennslanding ....folks have had it for about $65 recently. So in the end, it will be a choice between the AmeriSuites (via Hotwire) or Hyatt Penns Landing (through priceline).

Thanks -- MN

Thereuare,

you hit the nail right on the head....bidding is risky. of course, if the Cherry Hill 3* are ok, i would consider them...but i don't really know how bad they are. Whats your opinion on these 3*s?

I want a good (clean, not dingy) and affordable hotel between 40 - 60 per night. So, I probably would go with Hotwire....is there any certainty that the $65 property is AmeriSuites?

sorry, i am going in circles......but i'm sure I will make a decision soon.

rgds, MN

yeah, thanks -- i thought so...anyhow, I would love to risk it, and see and record my own impressions.

So the minimum start level I would want to start from is 2.5.... I am thinking of starting bidding at $33.00 and go from there. Of course, I am open to any suggestions re bidding strategy.

rgds, MN

Thereuare,

Thanks very much for the suggestion. I like the Amerisuites.

If I decide to bid priceline, what are the risks...I guess it is a 2.5*. What other hotels are available in the area for this star level.

I know there are no guarantees, but what bidding strategy would you suggest, if i decide to try and get the Amerisuites?

Thanks and warmest regards

MN

Hi,

Happy New Year !!!

I am interested in bidding for a 3* hotel in Cherry Hill/Mount Laurel area from Friday April 6 through sunday, April 8.

I've read the reviews on the two main 3*'s: Wyndham & Marriott -- and they don't seem to enthusiastic. I am hoping the situation has changed since then.

Anyhow, I would want some bidding advice -- I am prepared to pay between 45 - 60 per night.

Any thoughts as to how i should proceed?

Regards, Noela

Thereuare,

Yes, it is from july 1 - 31st.

I am comparing the hotel accomodation with renting a furnished apartment.

thanks - Noela

Hi,

I would have to be in toronto for the month of July with my two kids. I have to stay for 31 days. All temporary accomodations exceed the $1000 that i budget.

I need a suite with kitchen facilities, and the living room with sofa bed. I am thinking of staying a Residence-Inn kind of place.

Can I book Residence Inn through Priceline ?

I have a car, hence location is not so important.

Regards, Noela

:) :)

Please change my post title to:

3* Vancouver Crown Plaza Hotel. ..$45....4/25/06 - 4/30/06

I followed the bidding strategy you recommended.

3* Vancouver, $40 rejected

I retained 3* selection and added a re-bid zone (Delta - which only had up to 2*s bid 45).

It was accepted.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia

Check-In Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Check-Out Date: Sunday, April 30, 2006

Your Offer Price: $45.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 5

Subtotal: $225.00 (US dollars)

Taxes & Service Fees: $34.43 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $259.43 (US dollars)

CrownPlaza's lowest advertised daily rate is $129Cdn (about $112 USD), hence I saved more than 50% per night. Thanks very much to you and SavingsBarn

i will try PL, regardless of the hotel's identity...

/Noela

Thereuare - please see your PM

/Noela

Hi,

I think most areas within the downtown zone would be fine - so long as they are accessible by public transport or car.

What do you think of the $50 offer from hotwire, as the previous poster suggested - could it be the CrownPlaza?:

Yes, $50 is my maximum bid before taxes

Regards, Noela

Hi,

I am attending a conference at the Vancouver Coast Plaza between April 25th and 30th. I plan to fly into Seattle and drive across, hence should be getting to Vancouver around 2am.

The Coast Plaza is in the downtown area, I believe.

I want a hotel near the conference centre (not more than 30mins from the centre by car)

I can accept hotels within 2* to 3.5* ratings (4* might be too expensive for me).

I am willing to pay about $50.00 per night

I would be very grateful if you can suggest a bidding strategy for me.

Regards, Noela

For saturday - sunday (11/19-11/20)

I followed the above procedures (in my earlier post) , starting with a 4* bid for downtown

Bid 4*, added a final DonValley Rebid zone, increased bid to 65$ and got accepted at the Downtown Sheratons. Details below:

Check-In Date: Sat, Nov 19, 2005

Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM

Check-Out Date: Sun, Nov 20, 2005

Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM

Your Offer Price: $65.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $65.00 (US dollars)

Taxes & Service Fees:

$13.36 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $78.36 (US dollars)

Not a bad deals...given that average rates for these hotels is over 140 at other websites.

Thanks for assistance ....

Travelling to Toronto with my girlfriend from 11/17 - 11/20.

We plan to spend:

thursday in Toronto

friday in Niagra falls - stay over

saturday in Toronto

For thursday - friday (11/17-11/18)

Bid 4* Downtown, 55. Got rejected

Added Don Valley Rebid zone, increased bid to 60, got rejected

Added North East rebid zone, increased bid to 65, got rejected

Added Aiport rebid zone, but accidentally, decreased zone to 3*.

PL accepted a 3* (Airport Marriot) at $65.

I felt this was an overbid. I called Priceline, and requested a cancellation. Surprisingly, they agreed to let me cancel for a $25 fee, provided I rebid within the next 7 days. If my new (rebid) is accepted, they will waive the 25$ fee. If not, i forfeit it.

So I rebid 4* Downtown, starting at 58, got rejected

Bid 4*, but added Brampton rebid zone, increased price slightly to 60, got rejected

Bid 4*, added Missisauga rebid zone, increased price to 65, and got accepted at the Toronto Hiltons

Details are:

Check-In Date: Thu, Nov 17, 2005

Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM

Check-Out Date: Fri, Nov 18, 2005

Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM

Your Offer Price: $65.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $65.00 (US dollars)

Taxes & Service Fees:

$13.36 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $78.36 (US dollars)

For saturday - sunday (11/19-11/20)

Followed the above procedures, starting with a 4* bid for downtown

Bid 4*, added a final DonValley Rebid zone, increased bid to 65$ and got accepted at the Downtown Sheratons. Details below:

Check-In Date: Sat, Nov 19, 2005

Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM

Check-Out Date: Sun, Nov 20, 2005

Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM

Your Offer Price: $65.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $65.00 (US dollars)

Taxes & Service Fees:

$13.36 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $78.36 (US dollars)

Not a bad deals...given that average rates for these hotels is over 140 at other websites.

Now, I want to stay in Niagra falls on friday....what bidding strategy will you suggest...I want a fallsview hotel, preferably a 4*, but can settle for an 3*+

thanks for the collective wisdom....

Regards, Noela

Just booked this hotel for 2 days for my brother.

Bid Ottawa $45 2.5*, got rejected.

Both 2* and above were preselected thereafter.

Added Hull, increased bid to $55.

Got accepted and upgraded to a 3*

Check-In Date: Thu, Nov 3, 2005

Check-Out Date: Sat, Nov 5, 2005

Your Offer Price: $55.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 2

Subtotal: $110.00 (US dollars)

Taxes & Service Fees:

$18.15 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $128.15 (US dollars

It looks like a good steal...

regards, MN

terrible place to stay - room had cracks; I couldn't believe this is a 3*, and it stinks with the renovations going on....

the Wyndham (another 3*) is much better - i've stayed there 3 times.

anyhow, it was good for the one-nighter....I've posted a review of the hotel on this site.

/Noela

Stayed at this hotel recently.....

It is good for a one-nighter.....the rooms and the atmosphere just makes it seem like an upgraded EconoLodge !!.

And currently, they are doing a lot of renovations, adding to the noise and stench around.

This Four Points Sheraton does not compare to others with similar star ratings (e.g, the Wyndham at the other side of 1&9 North.

What I like however is the swimming pool, free wireless service, exercise room and a cheap parking ($5/night) compared to $15-$20 at the Wyndam.

cheers, Noela

Needed a car for day for a trip from Buffalo Airport to Canada/US Border on the 25th.

The regular rates ranged from $52 to $60 using the CarRentalChecker

Began bidding from 15, then to 17 to 20, and then finally $25 was accepted, saving me almost 59% off Avis's advertised rates.

Details of offer:

Your Offer Price: $25.00

Total Rental Days: 1

Subtotal: $25.00

Taxes & Fees: $11.09

Total Charges: $36.09

cheers, Noela

Just got upgraded from a 2.5* to this 3*

1. Selected 2.5* Newark-Newark and bid $40, got rejected. Closed browser and restart

2. Selected 2.5* Elizabeth-Newark and bid $40, got rejected.

Added Newark-Newark zone and increased bid to $45. got rejected

3. Selected 2.5*, and added Jersey City, and bid $55. Bid accepted and upgraded to a 3* Four Points Sheraton.

Your Offer Price: $55.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $55.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $15.37

Total Charges: $70.37

I bid today (same day stay) using SavingsBarn.com

cheers, Noela

Well, got it...

I decided to start with a 4* bid at LAX, and if rejected, I can utilize the number of rebid zones (3*) available.

So I started with an offer of $65 for a 4* at LAX area. It was accepted the first time - for the Sheraton Gateway Hotel (regular internet price is $199.00).

Offer Details:

Your Offer Price: $65.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $65.00

Taxes & Service Fees: 16.96

Total Charges: $81.96

So Thereure, please is it possible to edit my title to:

4* Los Angeles (LAX Airport) Sheraton Gateway...8/16/05 - 8/17/05

cheers - Noela

Hi,

I am arriving at LA on August 16, and will need to sleep over for one night, before driving up north to Bakersfield, the following day.

I need a nice play to stay - a 3* would be perfect, though I wouldn't mind some 2.5* (the woman's wishes, not mine).

I don't really care about locations - so long as it is quite nice....everywhere is pretty close to the I-5.

what bidding strategy would you advice - we are willing to pay close to $60-$70 for the night.

cheers - Noela

Yes, I am actually, accessing the hotels using the support page links.....

cheers - N