Priceline Hotel: 4* Philadelphia (Downtown) Le Meridien

[djdange01]

I must say, this site is totally awesome, thanks. I've been researching prices for about a month now. Today I tried my first bid on priceline, 4* Philadelphia Downtown, for $70. It was accepted, and out the door its under $170 for the whole weekend. Thanks for helping me save well over $100. I just wish I started a little lower on my opening bid. Thanks again. Oh and btw, I used your PRICELINE link.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success and Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

First-rate deal for this 4* Philly property! Glad you are pleased with the result.

Thank you for letting us know the results of your win and for using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.

[nchristo]

In case it makes you feel any better, I saw your post and tried 60 and a buddy tried 65 and we both were denied for 4 star in downtown philly. Going to try 70 tomorrow unless anyone can help out with a bidding strategy. I am only looking for Saturday night (8/7) though.

Also, I just realized that the price for Friday is lower so you probably got accepted at 70 bc you took both days. Since I am looking for only Saturday and the price is about 20 bucks more, they might be looking for a little bit higher of a price. I think well start with 70 and then go to 75. Will keep everyone updated.

[thereuare]

nchristo,

If you'd like help with your own upcoming stay please start a NEW TOPIC. (and read your messages)

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

[DebitNM]

I got same hotel on hotwire for $89 for 8/5 to 8/9 one month ago. Obviously, it paid to book later. Lucky you! :)

[thereuare]

Obviously, it paid to book later.

Not necessarily... these dates aren't exactly the same as your own... your dates also include 8/5 and 8/9, perhaps these dates were more expensive than 8/6/ and 8/8, driving up the average nightly rate for your 4 nite stay.

For example, what if rates were:

8/5 - $150

8/6 - $100

8/7 - $100

8/8 - $150

For somebody bidding 8/6 and 8/7 the average nightly rate is $100, whereas somebody bidding 8/5-8/9 the average nightly rated is $125 :)

As well, this thread was just 'bumped' with the most recent reply, but the purchase was actually made on 6/20, not that much of a difference from your own purchase on 6/8.

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