Priceline Hotel: 3.5* or 3* Long Beach Hotel for 9/15/11 - 9/18/11

[edana]

I have a convention at the Long Beach Convention Center and connecting Hyatt next Fall 9/15/11 - 9/18/11, and thought to line up a decent local hotel for my stay (Renaissance, Westin, Hilton, Hyatt all participate), and try also to take advantage of some $10/day bonus cash. However, in bidding recently I'm already up to $85 for 3.5* and $65 for 3* without success or even a counter offer. (According to Priceline, retail rooms go for $214/day then.) However, prior successful BetterBidding postings, including my own, for Long Beach hotels have not exceeded $79 for 3.5* and $55 or $60 for 3*. I'm wondering if someone may have a strategy or suggestion for me to try? If possible, I'm hoping not to let the bonus cash expire without using it by the end of the year.

Thank you.

[yellowdog]

However, prior successful BetterBidding postings, including my own, for Long Beach hotels have not exceeded $79 for 3.5* and $55 or $60 for 3*

I think the case is that you're bidding to early here (it's rare that i say this). I understand that you want to use your bonus cash but you might be paying more in the end, even with the bonus cash, if you bid now. But we would be happy to help you with a strategy if you want to secure a room this early.

Please post your max budget/night before tax/fee for a 3.5* and 3*.

Yellowdog.

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[edana]

I guess $89 for a 3.5* and $75 for 3*. Thanks for the sensible advice.

[thereuare]

I have a convention at the Long Beach Convention Center... According to Priceline, retail rooms go for $214/day then.) However, prior successful BetterBidding postings, including my own, for Long Beach hotels have not exceeded $79 for 3.5* and $55 or $60 for 3*.

How large is the conference... hotels already know about the conference (and have for some time) so if it's a large convention, it's possible that hotels have increased rates for these dates in anticipation of the higher demand.

If you want to try again you have ONE re-bid zone at the 3.5* level and NO re-bid zones at the 3* level. 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* Long Beach...

Bid $82, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $85

If the above is rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Long Beach...

Bid $65

If the above is rejected you should have one more try before your bonus money expires and i'd retry the above, but try $70 for the 3* instead of $65

Any questions feel free to ask.

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Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[edana]

Shot down trying for 3.5* for $89, and 3* for $80. It's a large annual convention drawing attendance from throughout the state. But not all of the hotels are participating in it, only the Hyatt Regency and the Convention Center I believe. Do I try bidding monthly, or await expiration of the convention specials, await a successful BB posting for those days, wait to the last minute, or when do you think I should again test the waters?

[yellowdog]

edana

It's very difficult to answer when it's best to bid. See this link: Should i Bid Early or Close to Arrival Date .

You can bid how often you want. When do the convention specials expire?

Also book a refundable back-up for your dates that you're happy with.

Yellowdog.

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