Priceline Hotel: 3* Atlantic City-Cape May (Atlantic City) Courtyard

[midlogolfer]

I'm trying to get a 4* room for Saturday Feb. 27 in Atlantic City. I believe there are two 4* options, Harrahs and Caesars, and either of these are fine. I've never used the bidding capabilities on either Priceline or Hotwire so as much advice as possible is preferred. Current rates range from $280-309. I would like to spend $150 or less. Is this possible? Thanks.

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

A 4* in Atlantic City would seem at least somewhat unlikely, given rates that I'm seeing for these dates, but is worth trying. Would your budget be $150 + taxes and fees or $150 "all-in" (including tax/fees)? Have you attempted to bid yet, and if so, how much?

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[midlogolfer]

Haven't done anything yet, was waiting for some feedback. Any suggestions as far as approach to my bidding. Should I go ahead and bid top since it is unlikely I will get it for 150 or should I start off low expecting it to be denied? Also, if it is denied how should I approach the re-bid?

[larry_c]

I'd go to Hotwire for that date and check availability for you date for 4*. If there is availability on HOTWIRE, it's likely that there may be the same hotel on Priceline for a bit less. I generally bid 10-20% less on PRICELINE for the equivalent star rating on HOTWIRE.

I see a 3* for $183 for your day on Hotwire, so it's unlikely you'll get a 4 star at all.

Good luck,

lc

[thereuare]

At the 4* level you have FOUR re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)

Select 4* Atlantic City...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Atlantic City and re-bid zone3...

Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Atlantic City and re-bid zone4...

Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Atlantic City and re-bid zone3 and re-bid zone4...

Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $150

Any questions feel free to ask.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[midlogolfer]

Thanks for the advice. I probably won't book the room until the week before I plan on going (to make sure weather cooperates), but will keep you updated.

[midlogolfer]

To close this thread...

I won a room in AC for Saturday Feb. 27 for $170/night (+taxes) at the Courtyard Marriott.

[thereuare]

Thank you for sharing your results with the board.

If you didn't, please remember to use the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future travel purchases.

Hope you enjoyed your stay.