Priceline Hotel: Need help with 4* hotel options in Whistler

[GeeJay]

First I would like to say a very big thank you for all the wonderful information available on this website :)

After weeks of reading and gleaning info, I have successfully bid in both Amsterdam and Vancouver over the Dec/Jan period.

Please could you point me to the correct board/post to find info on current 4* hotel options and winning bids in Whistler.

We require 1 room for 1 night in Whistler on 13 December 2010.

Any advice regarding what price to start bidding at and Whistler areas will be gladly received (we are not skiers - going for a fleeting experience of the snow, gorgeous views and village culture).

Thank you

[yellowdog]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

After weeks of reading and gleaning info, I have successfully bid in both Amsterdam and Vancouver over the Dec/Jan period.

Why have you not posted your wins so all members can gain from the information :) ?

Please could you point me to the correct board/post to find info on current 4* hotel options and winning bids in Whistler.

For wins use boards Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins. For reported hotel us this link: Priceline Canda Hotels

Any advice regarding what price to start bidding at and Whistler areas will be gladly received

Please post max budget for this stay.

Let us know how we can help you further.

Yellowdog.

[GeeJay]

Thanks Yellowdog.

I am completely new to this - so hang in there with me...

I've noted the Vancouver winning priceline bid on the website :)

On most of the websites that I have checked, 4, 4+half * hotels are going in the region of $129

Our maximum budget for one night in Whistler at a 4 or 5* hotel would be up to $100

Assuming that it would be best to stay in Whistler Village area?

I would love more assistance please.

[thereuare]

There is currently no 5* bidding offered in Whistler, the highest star rating offered by PRICELINE is 4*.

With time on your side i would bid as follows:

At the 4* level you have ONE 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* Whistler...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $80

If the above is rejected wait 24 hours and try again, bidding $85 and $90. If that too is rejected wait 24 hours and try again $95 and $100.

Any questions feel free to ask.

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

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[GeeJay]

Thanks very much for the assistance.

Will let you know once I am successful :)

[GeeJay]

In between my hectic schedule, I have followed the strategy, using the re-bid option and have now bid up to $120 unsuccessful.

The 4* hotel prices over same period are also going up by the day.

Will post the final outcome soon :)

[thereuare]

Thanks for the update.

It would be appreciated if you use the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your bidding.

[GeeJay]

Wow :)

I have bid up to $137 (still using the re-bid strategy) with still nothing accepted.

Just above the block where you enter the amount of your bid it displays a suggested price to offer - this one suggests $137.

Priceline refusing outright - not even "increase your bid by $***"

Does anyone have any suggestions for me please?

[thereuare]

Does anyone have any suggestions for me please?

It would be appreciated if you use the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your bidding.

[GeeJay]

I bid up to $145 without a win.

Have now booked directly with a top TA rated 4* hotel for CA$186 for the one night.

[yellowdog]

GeeJay

Thanks for the follow-up and closing this thread.

Please check and use our links (if possible) in the support page for your hotel direct purchases.

Yellowdog.