meckiemesser Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 hi,i'm looking for a 4* hotel in toronto, traveldates are 08/23/10 - 08/27/10,downtown south would be my prefered area! i would really need some advice where to start my bidding, because i don't realy have a clue what price will be accepted. :) if i would have to bid more than 95$, i'd rather go for a 3* instead, in DT south as well!kind regards! :)
thereuare Posted July 1, 2010 Report Posted July 1, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please read your messages and click this PRICELINE link... then reply to this thread and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
meckiemesser Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Posted July 1, 2010 thanks for the quick response!i just wanted to let you know, that i read the message you've sent me :)
thereuare Posted July 1, 2010 Report Posted July 1, 2010 At the 4* level you have NINE re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 4* Downtown South...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected we'll revise to try again at the 3.5* level (assuming that is your next desired step, as opposed to the 3* level you mention above)Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
meckiemesser Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Posted July 1, 2010 I bid up all the way to 91$ - even that got rejected.No counter offer either!Do you know why I don't get a bargain like so many others? Is it the month we are travelling?If I decide to go for a 3 1/2* hotel, do you have a clue what hotel I might win? Unfortunately I can't find any 3 1/2* hotels on your list!kind regards!
meckiemesser Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Posted July 1, 2010 just a short update,I bid 3 1/2* -> 81$ and 3* -> 65$everything rejected...
AaronJB Posted July 2, 2010 Report Posted July 2, 2010 Sorry to hear that your bids were not accepted. Thank you for keeping us updated and for using the site's PRICELINE link to start your purchases and searches. Please do let us know if you have any questions.
robteb Posted July 2, 2010 Report Posted July 2, 2010 HOTWIRE is currently showing a 3.5* for your dates for $89. This is most probably the Delta Chelsea. Although definitely not a 4*, it is a very nice, extremely large, upper-end 3.5*. It's in a great location, just a block north of the Eaton Centre, right off Yonge Street. It has two pools (one adult and one family with a waterslide!!), and several restaurants on-site. Also, if you join the FREE Delta Privilege program, you can get priority check-in and a good chance of a room upgrade, even with HOTWIRE and PRICELINE wins (just be sure to call the hotel after your win to add your membership number to the reservation)!!If this sounds good and you want to try to get an even better deal using PRICELINE, switch to "Downtown NORTH" and go for a 3.5* starting around $60 and add re-bid zones going up to your maximum (for 3.5*, I believe there are eight re-bid zones). I'm pretty sure your offer will be accepted by the Delta Chelsea. Of course, as with all PRICELINE bidding, that's not a guarantee, as hotels being offered can always change, and you could be upgraded to a 4* in the zone, but I think it's a safe bet!! Good luck and welcome to Toronto!!
meckiemesser Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Posted July 8, 2010 Thanks for the hint with the 3.5* hotwire deal, but unfortunately I don't like what i've seen so far of the Delta Chelsea.I tried today 101$ for North + South 4*, as well as 85$ South 3.5* and 75$ South 3*.Got a counter offer at 96$ North 4*, but 101$ wasn't accepted so in the meantime I'm thinking about expanding our maximum bid and go for the 4* Hotwire offer, which might me the Intercontinental on Bloor (was 105$ and is now 112$).Amenities are : Boutique, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business and High Speed!
thereuare Posted July 9, 2010 Report Posted July 9, 2010 Which zone is the boutique HOTWIRE offering located in?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
meckiemesser Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Posted July 9, 2010 Downtown Toronto WEST,Tripadvisor Rating is 4.5!
yellowdog Posted July 9, 2010 Report Posted July 9, 2010 meckiemesserYes, best guess would be Intercontinental on Bloor.Please use the site's HOTWIRE link to start your purchase, and let us know how it goes or if you need any additional help with your stay.Yellowdog.
meckiemesser Posted July 25, 2010 Author Report Posted July 25, 2010 Finally we got a hotel :) A price of 87$ (+10$ bonus cash) was accepted by the 4* hyatt regency in DT south!I am glad, that we didn't go for the hotwire hotel, I think thats a far better deal!Thanks for all the tipps and hints!Kind regards,lukas
thereuare Posted July 25, 2010 Report Posted July 25, 2010 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you were ultimately successful and happy with the hotel and deal you received.Thank you for sharing your win with the board.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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