Priceline Hotel: Bidding strategy Beverly Hills

[Jshappy]

I would like bidding strategy for Beverly Hills/WEst Hollywood for this Friday March 11. Ideally I would like the crown plaza which is a 3 star hotel, but a 4 star would be great. Want to pay under $100. Last time I did this got the Hyatt West Hollywood for $68 but thought I'd ask for help this time. Thanks

[thereuare]

I assume you'd rather try up to $100 for a 4* before trying for a 3* at a lower price (ie- star rating is more important than price?)

Have you tried bidding this yet?

[Jshappy]

I think I'm a little confused about the bidding. Last time I bid $65 for a 4-star, rejected, then added 3 star and upped to $68 and got the Hyatt, which was fine. Actually I'd like the 3 star crowne plaza because it's walking distance to my daughter's apt which is impt. but I'm aware you can't bid for specific properties.

How do I lower a bid? If I start at say $75 for a 4 star, rejected, then can I lower the price and lower to 3 star? Would this be better than starting say at $60 for a 3 star? I certainly don't want to pay 4 star price for a 3 star property.

[thereuare]

You can lower your price when you lower your star rating (and it's recommended that you do), as discussed in this thread: PRICELINE BIDDING TIP

We're not talking about a 3* hotel for a 4* price... we're asking if given the choice, would you prefer a 4* hotel for $100 or a 3* hotel for $75 (the prices here are ficticious, we're not suggesting that you bid these amounts, as we haven't had time to look at prices for your specific dates yet)

[Jshappy]

I would prefer 3 star for $75 (ideally less because last time I paid $68).

[thereuare]

:)

the prices here are ficticious, we're not suggesting that you bid these amounts

So to confirm, you're really more interested in a 3* than a 4* since price is more important than star level?

[Jshappy]

Well the most important thing was close to my daughter's apt. I was able to book a small boutique hotel near my daughters at an o.k. rate including breakfast so I did that so I won't use priceline this time. Thanks for your input.

[thereuare]

How about sharing the name and booking place with the rest of us.. .maybe it will help others if/when they have trouble booking in this area?

[Jshappy]

The Carlyle--$119 and it includes breakfast. $11 to park if we need it. Most importantly it's walking distance to my daughter's house. I booked directly by calling, gave me a cheaper price than their web site.