STLtraveler Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 I changed some plans around and decided to head to Chicago on Thanksgiving. I would like a 4* room for 2 nights (11/24 - 11/26) in the North Michigan Avenue. Would like to keep it under $200 (for both nights including fees/taxes) since I can book a Palmer House room direct for approximatly that cost. Willing to stay in the Millenium-Loop area as an alternate to the NMA area. Here's what I tried and it failed:Bid $60 4* North Michican AveRebid $65 adding MidwayClosed BrowserBid $70 4* NMA & SkokieRebid $75 adding MidwayRebid $77 adding Millenium-LoopAll failed. Any advice for my 2nd chance 72hours from now? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 What is your maximum bid before taxes and fees which would bring you to your $200 limit? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
STLtraveler Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Max bid would be $90. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 You have two re-bid zones when bidding 4* in Chicago...Select 4* NMA...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $83, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Loop...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $83, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* NMA and Loop...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $90.Any questions feel free to ask. 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
STLtraveler Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 I'll give this strategy a shot on Friday and will post my results.Thanks. Link to comment
STLtraveler Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Here's my strategy (thanks to betterbidding advisor):Selected 4* NMA...Bid $75, rejected so added SkokiBid $80, rejected so added MidwayBid $83, rejected so closed browserSelect 4* Loop...Bid $75, rejected so added SkokieBid $80, rejected so added MidwayBid $83, BINGO! Chicago HiltonNot a great win here, but not bad either. I checked pricing for the Hilton Chicago and comparing prices (after taxes/fees for both)...Priceline was $14 cheaper per night. But I waive my right to cancel my reservation and am not guaranteed a particular bed/smoking preference. I was hoping to get any 4* property but the Hilton in either NMA or the Loop...go figure. A little further south of the action than I would like to be. In retrospect...I should of shot for a 3* in the NMA area. Oh well, still a good price. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Congratulations on your win!Glad it worked out out for you... a few extra dollars for dinner, taxi fare, beers, or whatever you choose to spend it on.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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