pmenon Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hi everyone ! Am planning to be in Philly and would like a hotel in Downtown or University Area zones. Looking for a 3.5* or higher. Have never been to Philly before, but would like hotel to be close to public transit for easy access, if possible. Have spotted a few good nightly rates on Orbitz, but think I can do better on PRICELINE.It appears as though I can get some pretty decent hotels (Palomar, Sofitel) for around $160-170 a night. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* or is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this stay?What is your maximum bid?Please click this PRICELINE link before replying.Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
pmenon Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Yep, I would be willing to pay a little more for a 4* vs 3.5*. I think my max bid would be around $120/night, all in. Of course, this being Philly, I am not too familiar with how hotel rates would compare to, say , NYC., where I've gone a bunch of times. Link to comment
Bob Loblaw Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 I visit Philly quite a bit and I always stay at 3.5* properties (Radisson Warwick, Crowne Plaza and the Marriott downtown) and I would recommend all very highly........and I have never paid more than 60$...well atleast since I have discovered PRICELINE and this site. :) All the downtown hotels are also convenient to public transit. Good luck. Link to comment
pmenon Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Hi Bob. Thanks for the input ! I honestly think a 3.5* will be fine for my needs, and its great to hear that youve been able to get properties for that price. Compared to what i am used to paying, that is absolutely amazing !! Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 So do you now what to try for the least expensive 3.5* or better (rather than paying more for a 4* vs. a 3.5*)If so, what is your maximum bid amount (before taxes and fees)Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
pmenon Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 I think given the poster's comments above, I would like to get a 3.5* for $60, in the Downtown zone. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 At the 3.5* 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.Select 3.5* Downtown...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
pmenon Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hey everyone. PRICELINE accepted my first bid of $65 for a 4* in the Downtown Providence zone, and I ended up with the Hotel Providence. Looking forward to trying out this property; TripAdvisor reviews seem pretty good ! Link to comment
yellowdog Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Thank you for sharing your result with the board!Enjoy your stay.Please use the site's HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links to start future purchases.Yellowdog. Link to comment
pmenon Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Decided to head over to Providence, RI instead of Philly, and shared my result in the Priceline-Rhode Island section. Thanks for the advice on Philly; its bound to come in useful when I make that inevitable trip to the City of Brotherly Love! Link to comment
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