Priceline Hotel: Bidding for help - Union Square

[honny82]

I am going to stay in SF 4/30/13- 5/2/13. I can't get a room (2 star ) near Union Square (USW+USE) below $100. Since my budget is tight, I also tried other zones near union square. But I failed again to get a room (2 star) near Financial District, Civic north and SOMA with $85. I checked the price of express the 2 star will be around $105 but no one is in USE or USW. I have already booked Mayflower about 110/night as backup plan so at least I can get a room in a good location with tight budget.

Any suggestion? How can I get a little bit cheaper room around center SF (I do not require star level, as long as the room is clean and private) ?

Thank you :-)

[thereuare]

Exactly which zone(s) are you willing to accept?

HOTWIRE has a 3.5* hotel in the USW zone for $98/nite... if you're willing/able to stretch your budget to $120-$125/nite i think you can get a big jump in star rating and get a 3.5*-4* hotel.

PRICELINE EXPRESS has a 3* in the Civic Center South zone for $113/nite and use the link and code in my signature for another 5% off.

Any of the above work for your needs?

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

[honny82]

Thank you very much. Your information is very helpful. I would like to get a room in USW or USE within 100/night. Financial District, Civic north and SOMA within 90/night. I don't know whether Civic south zone is good place to stay and convenient to travel. We have 3 people (adults) so maybe that's why I can't find 3.5* hotel in the USW zone for 98/nite...

Maybe I can try later to see if there is still space for more discount?

[thereuare]

You have a few issues...

First, PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request. This definitely one of the areas where booking for double occupancy when you'll actually need more can be an issue.

If this isn't a risk you're willing to accept HOTWIRE may still be an option as they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy and ensure sleeping accommodations for everyone you include in your search (although this usually means two beds, the second 'bed' could be a sofabed, rollaway, etc)

PRICELINE EXPRESS may also be an option as although your reservation is still technically booked for double occupancy, some of their offers do show a 'Bed Choice' and if you select an option where you can book two beds i would think you'd be ok (ie- even though technically your reservation is still only for double occupancy)

Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there.

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