AndrewOAz Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 We are seeking a nicer room in the La Quinta area of Palm Springs for this Sunday evening 3/13. We are open to staying anywhere in the Palm Springs area, however we prefer closer to La Quinta/Indian Wells area as we are going to a tennis event on Sunday and Monday. I do know they have some nice resorts there so curious the best strategy to get the nicest hotel for the least amount. We would like to stay in the $50-80 range. Thanks for any suggestions. :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 We are open to staying anywhere in the Palm Springs area, however we prefer closer to La Quinta/Indian Wells...This doesn't really tell us how you want to bid... are you willing to accept both the Palm Springs and/or Rancho Mirage-Indian Wells-Palm Desert zones or is only one of these zones acceptable? Are you willing to pay more for one zone over the other OR is the least expensive 4* or better your goal for this stay?Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please click this PRICELINE link before replying. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
AndrewOAz Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thank you for the questions (and here I thought I was being complete, haha). I am willing to accept other zones, but the preference and the premium would be the Indian Wells zone. Yes, I'd pay an extra 10-20 for that zone. I know they have some very nice hotels near there too. Naturally, least expensive is nice, but my actual goal is the perfect combination of "nicest hotel for the best price". Thanks again........ and Go Blue! :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 When bidding for a 4* hotel in this region you have ONE 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.I think your budget may be too low for this particular nite, but you can give it a try as follows:Select 4* Rancho Mirage-Indian Wells-Palm Desert...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Palm Springs...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60If the above is rejected wait 24 hours and re-try:Select 4* Rancho Mirage-Indian Wells-Palm Desert...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Palm Springs...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Rancho Mirage-Indian Wells-Palm Desert AND Palm Springs...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80Any 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
AndrewOAz Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks so much! I'll give it a try and report back. Link to comment
AndrewOAz Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 When bidding for a 4* hotel in this region you have ONE 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.I think your budget may be too low for this particular nite, but you can give it a try as follows:Select 4* Rancho Mirage-Indian Wells-Palm Desert...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Palm Springs...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60If the above is rejected wait 24 hours and re-try:Select 4* Rancho Mirage-Indian Wells-Palm Desert...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Palm Springs...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Rancho Mirage-Indian Wells-Palm Desert AND Palm Springs...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80Any 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.First round was a no go, but I'll try again tomorrow. Thanks. Link to comment
Colfax Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 This is busy PNB Paribus tournament weekend and I think you're bidding too low. The $60-80 wins you see are for other slower nights. Hotwire has a 4* in La Quinta-Indian Wells for $285 and a 4* in Rancho Mirage-Palm Desert for $259. If Priceline has something my offhand guess is more in the $110-150 range. With your trip three days away there's not a lot of time to edge up in small steps unfortunately.Palm Springs looks better. Hotwire has a 4* in Palm Springs-Cathedral City for $122. It looks like a match for the Riviera. You've bid to $80, and $90 or $100 on Priceline might do it in Palm Springs. Good luck and keep us posted. Link to comment
AndrewOAz Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks, I'll try that........and yes, I know about the tournament which is why we are going. I'll report back. Link to comment
AndrewOAz Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Want to close out the string with the results - success! As I shared, she wanted to start lower, but ironically, she caved in to their counteroffer.Anyway, did resorts in Indian Wells/La Quinta for $88 anticipating going up to $100. We got a counteroffer at $113. My instincts were to bid the $100 again, but given it was only a day away, to get a resort for $113 seemed like a great deal so we took it. Turned out to be the Hyatt Grand Champions, which is a phenomenal place. Their front desk forgot to mention the resort fee and it wasn't on their printout from Priceline, but all told, a $300+ value for $113 made my wife very happy. Thanks for the help and advice. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 AndrewOAzThank you for sharing your result with the board!Sounds like you had a nice stay.Please use the site's HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links to start future purchases.Yellowdog. Link to comment
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