discodouglas Posted April 27, 2010 Report Posted April 27, 2010 July 29/10 for 2 rooms one night Baltimore,md inner Harbour4* inner harbour is marked as best deal! and bid all the way up to 86.00
thereuare Posted April 27, 2010 Report Posted April 27, 2010 I don't think you're too far off.What is your maximum bid for a 4* hotel in this zone?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
kiltman Posted April 28, 2010 Report Posted April 28, 2010 Is there anything going on that week that would cause the prices to be so high? Although, it seems prices for inner harbor are higher mid-week than they are on the weekend.
thereuare Posted April 28, 2010 Report Posted April 28, 2010 It's the summer so it would seem logical that rates are a little higher than when compared to the winter months, and with hotel direct 4* hotels starting at $199/nite (with most closer to $300) hotels aren't in a hurry to deeply discount rates, rather hoping to sell rooms themselves at full price.kiltman, if you need help with your own stay feel free to start a NEW TOPIC. 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
discodouglas Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Posted April 29, 2010 I looked up historical bids for this time of year and my bid was pretty close, and even higher...Maybe I am bidding too early for this trip?
Romelle Posted April 29, 2010 Report Posted April 29, 2010 I looked up historical bids for this time of year and my bid was pretty close, and even higher...Maybe I am bidding too early for this trip?It is never a bad idea to make a cancelable back-up reservation. Then you can go on calmly bidding up to the last minute. One never really knows, things can become available at any time. Hotwire shows a 4* for your date for $119. That would also suggest you are close.If you have access to an Entertainment Book, and haven't used it already, it has a coupon good for $10 a night bonus on your bidding. Detailed instructions, and they do work. After you get the bonus $ into your PL account, you still can back out and go through the PRICELINE link here.And if you've hit a wall on your budget, of course don't forget the 3 1/2*s.Romelle
thereuare Posted April 29, 2010 Report Posted April 29, 2010 I looked up historical bids for this time of year and my bid was pretty close, and even higher...This would account for seasonal differences in rates, but not date specific fluctuations... for any given reason (convention in town, orioles game, etc) this date may have higher rates than usual for this time of year and/or vs. last year at the same time.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
discodouglas Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Posted April 30, 2010 Maybe the reason I was a little surprised, inner harbor has the best deal star...for 4*maybe one shouldn't follow that as an indicator of the price...
Romelle Posted April 30, 2010 Report Posted April 30, 2010 Maybe the reason I was a little surprised, inner harbor has the best deal star...for 4*maybe one shouldn't follow that as an indicator of the price...Have you looked at the retail side of Priceline for your date? I won't spoil the surprise, but brace yourself. It is very unusual to get a deal better than 50% off by bidding. Romelle
discodouglas Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Posted April 30, 2010 I bid up to $92 , I think this is my limit as I need 2 rooms and will have to pay forparking as well. I might book 2 bedroom staybridge inn with free diner and free parking for 189.00 plus taxmy family enjoys stopping at Baltimore inner harbor for the night, on our way to Hilton Head Island,SCbut it will end up costing over $300...
AaronJB Posted April 30, 2010 Report Posted April 30, 2010 Sorry to hear that bidding didn't go as hoped. If you do look to book regular rate, please use the site's Staybridge Suites links in the support page section. Expedia coupon 10WINTER may work for $10 off the hotel, while FABSAVE10 may work for 10% off hotels on Orbitz.
discodouglas Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Posted May 5, 2010 bid $70 and had a counter offer to add $22I then bid with free zone $78 and the offer was exepted!it sometimes pays to wait... the cheapest rate online was pay in advance 299.00 Marriott Baltimore Waterfront :)
AaronJB Posted May 5, 2010 Report Posted May 5, 2010 Congratulations on your success. :)Wow! Definitely an amazing discount off regular rate!Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay.
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