TrevorK Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I'm looking to bid on a 2.5* or 3* in Kamloops, BC but really have no idea where to start. Preferably a 3*, but I'm willing to go down to a 2.5* if I can't get a reasonable price on a 3*. I did a search on the forum and couldn't find much in the way of Kamloops bids.I really want to stay away from the dirtier hotels - do you think it's safe to say that if a hotel is a 1* or 2* when I look up hotels through Priceline that when I "Name My Price" they won't magically change star ratings? There are some 1* hotels I absolutely do not want to stay at after reading through TripAdvisor reviews, which is making me nervous bidding on a 2.5* property.Since I have plenty of time I have tried:Kamloops BC - 3* - $30Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 3* exists) - 3* - $32But would like to know if there is a better price to start at. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 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 Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Kamloops BC - 3* - $35Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 3* exists) - 3* - $38With the median price at $130, is it reasonable to expect the "Name Your Own Price" to come in under $65? Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 If that median price comes from PRICELINE i wouldn't use it to assist in a bidding price or strategy, but with this noted, i would guess you're probably looking at somewhere between $60-$85... since you have time you can start lower as you have been, but i would be increasing by more than $2-$3 each bidding opportunity when bidding less than a third of prevailing rates and not having many re-bid zones.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Keep us updated and let us know if we can be of further help along the way. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Over the past couple days:Kamloops BC - 3* - $40Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 3* exists) - 3* - $45Kamloops BC - 3* - $50Kamloops BC - 3* - $53Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 3* exists) - 3* - $56I really don't want to pay for $70 for the hotel, so I'll just keep increasing slowly and by the end of the week I'll be at $70. Then I guess I'll play the same game with the 2.5* hotel. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 TrevorKSorry to see that you don't hit anyting. Good luck with your next round!Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Yellowdog. Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Kamloops BC - 3* - $59Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 3* exists) - 3* - $62Still a no go. Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Kamloops BC - 3* - $65Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 3* exists) - 3* - $68Not sure how much higher I will be going on this one, might try the 2.5* right away. Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Kamloops BC - 3* - $70Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 3* exists) - 3* - $73Still no go. I think I'll go up to $80 and then start over for the 2.5* property. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Just as a point of reference, HOTWIRE has a 3* (no telling if this would be the equivalent of a PRICELINE 3* or 2.5*) for $99/nite... what is the best rate available thru conventional booking channels?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 Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Kamloops BC - 3* - $76Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 3* exists) - 3* - $80I think that signals the end of my chances at a 3*. I wish I knew what hotels they rate as 2.5*Through the conventional channels it appears that $115-125 is the going rate for a nice 3*. It'll just be a stopover, so I wasn't looking to spend too much on the room. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 The Hampton Inn and Four Points would be at least two possibilities as the 2.5* level.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 Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Those are actually two I would love to stay at.Kamloops BC - 3* - $83Kamloops BC - 2.5* and 3* - $35Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 2.5* or 3* exists) - 2.5* and 3* - $40All bids are a no go. I hope you guys get something for each unsuccessful bid I make!When I bid $83 for the 3* in Kamloops I was offered a "one time opportunity" to increase my bid to $98. I'm guessing this means that I could have got the 3* for $98 at that point, but it's way more than I wanted to spend. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 When I bid $83 for the 3* in Kamloops I was offered a "one time opportunity" to increase my bid to $98. I'm guessing this means that I could have got the 3* for $98 at that point...Yes, in all likelihood you could (or could have when the counter-offer was made) succeeded at $98, but more specifically you could have likely succeeded at some amount between $84-$99. Sometimes it takes just $1 more than the previous bid... other times it takes all the way up to the amount of the counter-offer. So if, for example $98 is beyond your budget for a 3* but $88 is still within your budget, you should continue to try up to your maximum bid amount.Good luck and keep us updated, and thanks for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Kamloops BC - 2.5* and 3* - $43Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 2.5* or 3* exists) - 2.5* and 3* - $46Thanks for the tip - I might try bidding on that 3* again at some point then with that it mind! Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Kamloops BC - 2.5* and 3* - $49Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 2.5* or 3* exists) - 2.5* and 3* - $52No go on either Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Kamloops BC - 2.5* and 3* - $55Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 2.5* or 3* exists) - 2.5* and 3* - $58No go on either. I think I must be one of the most patient people there are. Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Kamloops BC - 2.5* and 3* - $61Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 2.5* or 3* exists) - 2.5* and 3* - $64No go on either Link to comment
TrevorK Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Kamloops BC - 2.5* and 3* - $67Kamloops BC/Merritt BC (no 2.5* or 3* exists) - 2.5* and 3* - $70No go on either Link to comment
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