Priceline Hotel: Chicago July 27 - August 1 *4 North loop

[xdeeman]

Trying to find a good rate on a 3.5 or 4* in the north loop area. Tried $72 for a 4* and denied. Added 3.5* and bumped price to $76 and denied again.

Will try again tomorrow by trying $80 for a 4*.

If it matters, I am trying for 2 rooms.

I'll keep the board posted.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

...in the north loop area.

There is no "north loop" zone on PRICELINE... can you clarify if you're bidding the NMA-River North zone, the Loop zone, or both?

What is your maximum bid for this stay?

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[xdeeman]

Sorry - the location is indeed North Michigan Ave - River North Area.

I tried again for 4* in this area only @ $86 and was denied. I was hoping for a 4* for under $90. I will keep inching up each day. I am trying to avoid 3.5* places.

[AaronJB]

Some of the 3.5*'s in this zone are actually pretty nice; unless you are looking to avoid a particular hotel at the 3.5* level, it's worth considering in this area.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[thereuare]

Are you familiar with, and using, your re-bid zones? If not, see this thread: Priceline Re-Bidding Explained for more info, but if you're new to the concept, it's highly recommended you ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before bidding.

What is your maximum bid for this stay?

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[xdeeman]

I was familiar with the "adding a zone" option and I read your informative post......very NICE! I will try it since I am sure there are areas that are not offering 4* in the greater Chicago area.

Thanks!!

[xdeeman]

Great advice on the adding zones option - thanks!

I am still denied.

I tried $81 for for a 3.5 or 4* in the North Michigan Ave - River North Area.

I guess what i want to spend is $90 -ish per night.

[thereuare]

As HOTWIRE has a 4.5* property for $109/nite, I don't think you're too far off...

At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones, at the 3.5* level you have THREE re-bid zones... please confirm these re-bid zones with the board if you're unsure.

For us to suggest a strategy for you to follow, let us know if you're willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* OR if you're looking for the least expensive 3.5* or better for this stay.

Also, since i believe you're close to the 'right' price, we're at a point where a dollar or two can make the difference between success and failure... is $90-ish really mean $90, $95, $100??

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

Let us know the above and we'll advise accordingly.