samwong Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Please assist on bidding strategy for Portland. Dont really mind a good 3 star(like the marriott which had goodreviews) or a 4 star. Will pay tops 130 and if possible a hotel near public transportation. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
awiedrn Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Currently the only 4* in Portland are downtown. So when you are bidding you can add the different surrounding areas and keep bidding knowing that you are still limited to the Portland downtown area. Hope that helps. :D Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Please assist on bidding strategy for Portland. Dont really mind a good 3 star(like the marriott which had goodreviews) or a 4 star. Will pay tops 130 and if possible a hotel near public transportation.Did you want to first bid for a 4* hotel up to your limit and then if rejected try for a 3.5* and then for a 3*... OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this trip?Also, note that when bidding on PRICELINE you'll need to be able to accept a hotel anywhere within the zone... if the entire zone is not acceptable, or there are 'known' hotels in the zone that you're trying to avoid, then you may want to go with HOTWIRE where you have the ability to take a guess at the property based upon the amenities shown and/or can use the 'location' rating provided by previous guests to help ensure that the property is well located.Let us know the information above and how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
samwong Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I have checked on HOTWIRE and express deals, and am hoping to get one of the kimptons or hotel modera, am not too keen on the governor or benson. However, will chance it and bid 4star up to my limit and if unsuccessful will try 3.5 or lower. Dont mind giving HOTWIRE a try too.Thanks. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 While it's above what your desired budget, I do see a potential match for the Hotel Deluxe (not a Kimpton, but a well-rated boutique) on HOTWIRE for $148 (the price you see may vary slightly.) If that would be of interest, let us know and we would be happy to point out the listing.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
samwong Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Have bidded up to my limit for 4 star but still unsuccessful. Please assist with bidding strategy for 3.5 star. Will keep Hotwire offer as a last minute resort. Thx again. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 I'll note that you're likely only ~$10 or so from a win at the 4* level, but if you've bid up to your maximum of $130 for a 4* hotel and don't want to bid any higher, you can try as follows for a 3.5* property:When bidding 3.5* in Portland you have EIGHT 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.Select 3.5* Downtown...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130Any 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
samwong Posted May 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Bidded up to $135 for 3.5 star and up to $158 for 4 star. Still unsuccessful. It seems 6/24 to 6/29 is a busy period. Any idea what's happening? Should I wait, lower to 3 star or accept HOTWIRE. Would not be driving so accessibility to public transport is crucial.Always used the board PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links. Thx. Link to comment
Romelle Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Your last night, a Friday, looks to be more expensive than the others. Hotwire $148 4* for all 5 nights goes down to $140 for just the first 4 nights.Long shot here, but if you are headed out via air fairly early Saturday morning, maybe your last night could be spent at a PDX airport hotel? Portland has a very nice light rail system with a good run to the airport.Romelle Link to comment
samwong Posted May 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks Romelle, but I am taking the afternoon Amtrak back to Vancouver. Hotwire has a 4 star (Deluxe?) at $148 and a 3.5 star at $157. Why is a 3.5 star more pricey than a 4 star. The 3.5 amenities are as below - is it Hotel Fifty? Free Internet Boutique Hotel Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deafIn-room accessibility Wheelchair accessible Accessible bathroom Roll-in shower Link to comment
yellowdog Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 samwongI'm sorry to say that a 3.5* property with this amenitie combo has not yet been reported/ID'd to the board. I don't think the hotel is Hotel Fifty. I'm not sure but a guess would be The Paramount Portland, a Coast Hotel.Let us know how it goes or if you need any additional help with your stay.Please use the board's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your purchases and searchesYellowdog. Link to comment
samwong Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Do I still have enough time to wait for prices to lower or should I bid for a 3star instead? I dont have any backup plan yet.Thanks Link to comment
Romelle Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 You've got lots of time. There are people who actually bid the same day as their stay. The real question is whether or not rates will come down. There is a good discussion about bid timing in the PRICELINE FAQ, but to sum it up - there really isn't any way of knowing. Probably the best thing to do would be to make a cancelable back-up reservation. Then you can comfortably continue bidding. There are lots of links to booking agencies and hotels on the Support Page (see up in the header). www.hotels.com has some hotels that offer free cancellation. There are others. But if you do this, be sure to carefully check the cancellation rule fine print.You can also look at the 3* hotels other bidders have won in the list of hotels at the beginning of both this Priceline - Oregon and the Hotwire - Oregon areas. Then check them out in the Hotel Reviews on this site (clear at the end) and maybe even on www.tripadvisor.com to see if you think they'd work for you. Romelle Link to comment
samwong Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Still trying but no luck! Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 What was the last maximum bid you tried at each star level? Are you still bidding the Downtown zone only?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
samwong Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 For 4 star up to $160 and 3.5 star up to $135 and all at downtown only. I am unsure about the waterfront. There is a HOTWIRE 4 star property but reviews aren't so great but what are your views. Yes as always, I use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links. Tks Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 There is a HOTWIRE 4 star property but reviews aren't so great but what are your views.Currently there 4* Downtown hotel i'm seeing when searching HOTWIRE for your dates is priced at $172 and has:Pet Friendly Boutique Fitness Restaurant Hi-Speed Internet Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking ... and a 4.5/5.0 TA review which would imply EXCELLENT reviews.My guess for this property would be the Hotel deLuxe... would this HOTWIRE offer work for your plans?Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
samwong Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 After days of bidding, won The Benson at $138 and I think I started too high at 120, 125, 130, 135, 138 as I had been trying up to $180 for the last few days. Saw a $178 downton 4* property at Hotwire, which for the last 3 days had nothing on 4*' so thought I'll try PL again. I do hope its a nice property at a good location as its the first time for me at Portland. Thanks for your addistance. Used the PRICELINE link. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Congratulations on your success!Thanks for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding :) Good to see that you finally hit something. We hope you're satisfied with the outcome and will like the Benson Hotel.Enjoy your stay.Yellowdog. Link to comment
Romelle Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 U.S. Presidents and CEOs have made The Benson their home away from home for a hundred years. The Oregonian (Portland newspaper) voted it Best Portland Hotel in 2012.If you haven't been there already, there is more info on the hotel web site.As well as being centrally located, it is steps from public transportation.You got a fine deal! Romelle Link to comment
samwong Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 That's good to know and I am sure I will love Portland. Thanks everyone for the invaluable assistance to help me clinch this deal. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Since you'll be in Portland a few days, we has a really good meal at Ken's Artisan Pizza and i highly recommend it... the downside is that they get VERY busy and the wait can be long, best to go shortly before they open to get seated quickly.Have a great trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Register now, we have a huge community of travel enthusiasts to answer any questions you might have.
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountAlready have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now