wentworth99

Hi there, have finally realised bidding through PL Singapore is not the best idea. tried bidding for the above a few times on PL US and got no joy with bids from $75 upto $110, also tried boutique upto $120. Hotwire has something in USW for $135, do you think this is the best I will be able to get? Many thanks, William Has seen the betterbidding.com light!!!

Hi, Finally used the savingsbarn, Mr T. RunNguns was helping me but having not used PL US for awhile I thought I'd give this a go. Not necessarily what I wanted but good enough for my sister! Was bidding much higher on PL Singapore so just goes to show that all the worldly PL have different inventory. many thanks as ever for all the help and the excellent site. Best rate on their own website was $115 so mustn't grumble. Best regards, William

I did both a 2 and a 3 - actually looking for 3 adults and hence why I was going for priceline HOTWIRE and the hotel sites seems to add a good $20 a day for a third person, whereas one should get lucky with priceline in this area and possibly get a room with 2 beds. Now get some rest - only those of us on the wrong side of the pond with babies should be awake now!!! W

Interesting. Thanks very much for that, RunNgun, might be worth going down that route but thought I might luck out and get it for $61!!! Also I thought that might be the Renaissance. Are you sure it's definitely the Hyatt? How do you guys know this stuff, amazing! Also just did a search myself and there's no 48, just a 3.5* but at $140. Thanks again, W

Hi there, Used your service a lot a few years back but always booked on Pl Singapore. Not having much luck so any chance I could pick your brains for the above nights? Looking for my sister and 2 nieces at hopefully the Hyatt Bonaventure but they're happy to accept all the other PL options in this area. Tried bidding to about $65 on the Singapore site but no dice. I will use savingsbarn this time. I meant to say they are looking at the 3* - hotwire seems to have a 3* for between $79 and $100. Sidestep was quoting around $90 for Las Palmas, if that helps. Many thanks, William

Hi All, Just got this on PL SG - about 45% saving over marriott.com. Started at about $70 and just kept adding a few dollars each time. Zurich Marriott Hotel Neumuehlequai 42 Zurich, Zurich 8001 Switzerland 41-44-360-7070 Your Offer Price: SG$170 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: SG$340 Taxes: SG$12.24 Processing Fee: SG$16.50 (per offer) Total Lodging Charges: SG$368.74 All the best, William

Dear All, Spent best part o a day doing this via PL SG (so sorry no link used). Started at around $70 and kept adding $5 until got this - normal price roughly twice according to the website. (Prices in Singapore dollars) Your Offer Price: SG$225 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 7 Subtotal: SG$1575 Taxes: SG$94.5 Processing Fee: SG$16.50 (per offer) Total Lodging Charges: SG$1686 Best wishes, Willim

Hi T, Sorry about the delay, forgot to check for messages. I believe we stayed at: Quality Hotel Downtown (CN329) 3440 av du Parc , Montreal, QC, CA, H2X 2H5 Phone: (514) 849-1413 Fax: (514) 849-6564 Hope that helps, william

Sorry dahammer, keep forgetting to check replies. SGD 100 is about USD 60 - very roughly. All the best, Wiliam

Tried for 2/13-15/2006 but was unable to score with bids of GBP 25 ($44)and GBP 30 ($52). Didn't want to go any higher as PL Uk were advertising a 69 Euro deal at the 4* Eden Savoy - not a bad place but make sure you get a twin - double rooms can be very small!!! Could have bi dmore and maybe got the Qestin but doubtful. Internet for free in the lobby though! William

Dear All, Bid GBP 55 first but didn't work so ran round to the library and used a different card to get this! Your Offer Price:

It was yesterday I think. I think you need about 2/3 days advance purchase to use the Asian sites for UK/US bids. W

Sorry haven't done this for a while - travelling all over! Hope this is correct. Bid SGD20 less to start with for all main zones in London and got this one Friday, 13 January 2006 Sunday, 15 January 2006 Hotel Name: Thistle Marble Arch Bryanston Street Marble Arch London, England W1A 4UR United Kingdom 44 20 7629 8040 Your Offer Price: SG$110 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: SG$220 Taxes: SG$38.5 Processing Fee: SG$16.50 (per offer) Total Lodging Charges: SG$275

Overbid but was desperate as I had just 'won this hotel for the 21st to 24th via PL Sg, sorry. And sorry again, I forgot the savingsbarn link. Have spent about 4 hours trying to get somewhere near NYC. Tried Jersey City but no luch upto about $150. Your Offer Price: $55.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $55.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $15.56 Total Charges: $70.56 Your Offer Price: SG$100 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 3 Subtotal: SG$300 Taxes: SG$39 Processing Fee: SG$16.50 (per offer) Total Lodging Charges: SG$355.5 All the best and thanks for all the help, Thereuare. Night, night finally! William

Could have bid lower no doubt but 4*rejected at $70, 3* at $60 and 2.5* at $45, so bid the same for a 2*. Your Offer Price: $45.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $45.00 (US dollars) Taxes & Service Fees: $12.62 (US dollars) Total Charges: $57.62 (US dollars) William

can you suggest a more realistic price then for these dates for 4, 3 or 2 star? Thanks William

Not sure how to bump, but are dates are now firm for 20th to 23rd Oct. Would like a rate around or below, if possible, of $100. Hope that helps. Thanks in advance and savingsbarn usage guarnteed. William

I've been using savingsbarn as much as possible when I have time but sometimes on the computers here time is very short, sorry - sometimes it seems not to work too but it's probably me short of time and not bothering to keep repeating the process. If you cannot help, nevermind, I just remembered you telling me a while back, I spent too much for a hotel and should have asked your advice first. Very sorry. W

Dear All, Not sure priceline is very logical - price on Holiday-inn.com was only CAD 99 plus tax a night so I*w as surprised I could not get the room at $50, which I tried first. Tried from there onwards. VYour Offer Price: $70.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 3 Subtotal: $210.00 (US dollars) Taxes & Service Fees: $35.17 (US dollars) Total Charges: $245.17 (US dollars) William PS Mr T any chance of you replying to my plea for help, re Boston, Mass?

Can you believe I want more help. Looking for a nice area to stay, again 3/4* but I have exact dates - 10/28-30/2005. Wanted Dt but we basically leave on a cruise from South Boston, so anywhere is ok, as public transport seems quite good in Boston?!?!? Thanks again for any help, William

Can you suggest a good bid/area to stay for an NYC stay for about 4/5 nights 3/4*. Dates will be about from 20th October 2005. Many thanks, sorry to be sketchy. William

Dear All/Mr T, Any advise on bidding 3/4* in this fine city for the next week. probably a 3/4 night stay. Is it best to avoid the weekend, is tour stay too long, etc. Would appreciate any help. William PS Will also be asking about Boston and New York but will do that on the relevant pages

Just booked another two nights as the hotel is fab! Ottawa not bad either, eh!? Your Offer Price: $45.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $90.00 (US dollars) Taxes & Service Fees: $16.06 (US dollars) Total Charges: $106.06 (US dollars) Could have no doubt got it cheaper as Ottawa is dead this weekend due to the Thanksgiving holiday but didn't want to risk getting somewhere else or pfaffing around! William

Forgot to say they seemed to have rooms on their website for CAD 139 so not a bad deal, shame we couldn`t get a 3* though! W

Started at 3 star level with $45 bid, then added 2.5. Your Offer Price: $45.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $45.00 (US dollars) Taxes & Service Fees: $11.37 (US dollars) Total Charges: $56.37 (US dollars) William