mitmap Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 I decided to give this a shot because of all the incredible prices I've seen others getting. I'm trying to bid San Francisco USE 4* Jul 29-Aug 2. I started out USE $75, then USE & Cathedral Hill $78 and then added Civic Center $80 but all got rejected. I'm seeing a lot of posters getting 4* during this period for $74. Should I keep bidding up? Or should I wait a week before trying again at $75? Thanks. Link to comment
shammes53 Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 You have two free rebid zones you have not used yet, and have you considered the USW area? A good chance to get the Hilton or other decent hotel. I would start a new bid for 4* at about $55 - $60 in the USE zone and increase bids at $5 after adding a free rebid zone (you have four available) If no success with this, start a new 4* bid using USW and the free rebid zones starting at $55 - $60 again. I would think from looking at recent posts, you should be able to secure a 4* in USE or USW for $70 - $80 for your dates.Check out this post regarding rebidding:PRICELINE RE-BIDDING Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!I would not bid more than $85 at this point in time (for the next 10 days or so). If you'd like a more specific strategy let us know and we'll outline a step-by-step gameplan for you to follow (if you go this route let us know if you want to only bid USE or if you also want to include USW).If you're new to the re-bidding concept linked above you're storngly encouraged to confirm your re-bid zones with the board before bidding.Keep us updated as to your progress. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
mitmap Posted June 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 yes please! A strategy will help me tremendously. I prefer USE first, but will take USW to keep it under $80-85 if possible. Something I don't understand - shammes53 suggested I restart the bid at $55-60, but if the hotels are rejecting my offer of $80, I'm assuming there is not enough inventory, why would I be restarting at a lower price? Thanks for all the help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 The suggestion to bid $55-$60 was if you were adding the USW zone, as none of your bids so far have included that zone.... but based upon rates for your dates i think that is too low.You have 4 re-bid zones available when bidding in San Francisco... if you're unsure of which they are feel free to confirm them or ask question to the board. Below is based upon my assumption (from what i can gather) that you much prefer the USE zone, so it tries that first up to your maximum bid, and then tries USW... if price is most important post back and we'll revise accordingly)Select 4* USE...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* USW...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85.Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and keep us updated. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
mitmap Posted June 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Thanks everyone! I just got Hotel Nikko for $80. I was hoping for USE, but really it doesn't matter, I'm very happy with this bid. Link to comment
mitmap Posted June 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 I finally got it!Hotel Nikko San Francisco222 Mason StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102415-394-1111Check-In Date: Fri, Jul 29, 2005Check-In Time: After 03:00 PMCheck-Out Date: Tue, Aug 2, 2005Check-Out Time: 12:00 PMYour Offer Price: $80.00Number of Rooms: 1Number of Nights: 4Subtotal: $320.00Taxes & Service Fees: $56.38Total Charges: $376.38 Link to comment
mitmap Posted June 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 oh I forgot to also mention that I used my Canadian VISA card with no problem. I was reading that Cdn VISA gets rejected, but mine went through fine. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Glad you got it settled and within your budget.Hopefully this works well for your plans.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
shammes53 Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Congrats on your win, hotel is in a great location and ranks 46th of out 234 hotels in the San Francisco area according to Trip Advisor. Overall reviews are pretty favorable for this property. Enjoy your stay in San Francisco, it's a great place to visit! Link to comment
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