Priceline Hotel: 5* Seoul (Seocho-Gu - Gangnam-Gu) Intercontinental Seoul Coex

[CBC373]

I have a trip coming up for Seoul from Dec 22-26.

Conventional booking would cost me about 250 min plus taxes.

Would I be lucky enough to get a good deal considering its the holiday season or are my chances slim?

I am looking at 4 or 5*, preferably 5*....

[thereuare]

I assume that is $250/nite?

Either way it costs nothing to bid (unless your bid is accepted), so as long as your plans are firm you should give it a try. Generally speaking hotels are not that busy during the Christmas holidays (family destinations such as Disneyworld excluded) since there is such a reduction in the number of business travelers.

Which zone(s) are you willing to accept? What is your maximum bid for a 5* before lowering your star rating and trying for a 4*?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[CBC373]

I am looking at the Gangnam district. Actually, downtown Seoul is also ok. As long as I can get a good deal.

Been checking the priceline map and there doesnt seem to be a whole lot of bids for Seoul.

Hopefully I can get something at around 150USD for a 5*.

[thereuare]

At current prices a 5* hotel at $150 may be tough, but with time on your side you can try as follows:

When bidding 5* in Seoul you have ONE re-bid zone. 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 5* Seocho-Gangnam...

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

Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Downtown...

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

Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Seocho-Gangnam and Downtown...

Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $110

If rejected wait 24 hours and re-try, once again starting with a PRICELINE link from the board:

Select 5* Seocho-Gangnam...

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

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

Select 5* Downtown...

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

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

Select 5* Seocho-Gangnam and Downtown...

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

Bid $130

If this too is rejected wait another 24 hours and using a PRICELINE link on the board:

Select 5* Seocho-Gangnam...

Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Downtown...

Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Seocho-Gangnam and Downtown...

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

Bid $150

In 2 days you'll know if a 5* is available at $150 or less in either of these zones. Any questions feel free to ask.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck! Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help.

[CBC373]

so far, i tried bidding from 135, 145, 155 and 165 with no luck....

was bidding on the gangnam area only

is the downtown seoul area any fun?

[CBC373]

after 165, i tried 172 and finally got it at 180

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Hope you're happy with the purchase and looking forward to your trip.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.