Priceline Hotel: Need 4* in Milan - 09Sep2010 to 13Sep2010

[HelloNewman]

Will be there for the F1 Italian GP. Saw some 5* hotwire wins in August for ~100$ a night. But hotwire shows 400$ per night for a 5* during this weekend (understandable).

I've been trying priceline for the last couple of days - central milan, 4* with 75$ and 85$ bids. no luck so far.

Any suggestions for strategy will be much appreciated!

Thanks

[yellowdog]

What is you max/night for a 4* in Central Milan?

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

Yellowdog.

[HelloNewman]

Max for 4* ~125$/night, beyond which I would have to consider 3*.

Thanks

[yellowdog]

Yes, the HOTWIRE hotel is expensive but many other hotels still show "normal" price".

I would bid in $5 steps untill the max budgett is reached.

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

Yellowdog.

[thereuare]

I've been trying priceline for the last couple of days - central milan, 4* with 75$ and 85$ bids. no luck so far.

Any suggestions for strategy will be much appreciated!

It would be appreciated if you used the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[XT600]

I was visitor of the Milano mobile (Furniture) for the last 3 years and could never understand how the hotel prices in Milan EXPLODE every time when an international fair happens in Rho (fair grounds).

The 2* charge 200 EUR, 3* 300 and 4* 400, the 5* start at 700-800 EUR per night (not per week!!)

Incredible that anybody pays but seems to happen otherwise the prices wouldn't be so high.

I got Marriott 1 year ahead for next year's mobile (in April) as you can see in my post.... just think they forgot to block priceline rates for that period.

In your case "HelloNewMan" I suppose you are too late right now, I'd book a flexible room in the surroundings e.g Varese (cheap train ever 30min ca. 45min) e.g. ATA Hotel oder Yes Hotel and try priceline 2-3 days before your arrival again.

BE careful with the regions outside, hotels are sometimes difficult to reach with public transport, then Varese is even better (Yes-Hotel has free shuttle, free breakfast, free pool and nice and new rooms). ATA Varese is a bit offtrack (no shuttle) but has very nice pool, Wifi... maybe you want to rent a car?

Alternatively pay the exorbitant rates :)