choop Posted August 6, 2010 Report Posted August 6, 2010 Nov 13-18The zones I am insterested in are:- Westminster- Kensington- Bloomsbury - Notting Hill My goal is to get a 4* for $100-$125, but I would like to try to snag a 5* in westminster or kensington if possible.Any suggestions for a bid strategy?Thanks!
thereuare Posted August 6, 2010 Report Posted August 6, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!Is your bidding limit for the 5* $120 as well? Did you first want to try for a 5* hotel in either Westminster or Kensington up to your limit before trying for a 4* hotel in any of the four zones above?Let us know 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
choop Posted August 6, 2010 Author Report Posted August 6, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!Is your bidding limit for the 5* $120 as well? Did you first want to try for a 5* hotel in either Westminster or Kensington up to your limit before trying for a 4* hotel in any of the four zones above?Let us know 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.My plan was to do something like start the bid for the 5* at $110 and the 4* at $65. And then as my dates get closer bump up the $110 and $65 until something hits.Did you first want to try for a 5* hotel in either Westminster or Kensington up to your limit before trying for a 4* hotel in any of the four zones above?Yes, I think I want to do this. If I had to choose I would prefer a $120 5* to a $100 4*. I figure that I have a lot of time to bid so I may as well try and snag a 5* on the cheap or get a 4* with a stink bid - I would be happy either way.
thereuare Posted August 7, 2010 Report Posted August 7, 2010 At this point in time, what is your maiximum (not starting) bid at each star 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
choop Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Posted August 7, 2010 At this point in time, what is your maiximum (not starting) bid at each star level?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.$90 for a 4*$120 for a 5*
thereuare Posted August 7, 2010 Report Posted August 7, 2010 The zones I am insterested in are:- Westminster- Kensington- Bloomsbury - Notting Hill ...but I would like to try to snag a 5* in westminster or kensington if possible.Kensington doesn't offer 5* bidding at this time... but Notting Hill does (as does Westminster), did you want to try for a 5* first in Westminster and Notting Hil first OR were you only interested in a 5* in Westminster?Let us know the above and we'll advise accordingly.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
choop Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Posted August 7, 2010 I would like to "try for a 5* first in Westminster and Notting Hill"
choop Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Posted August 7, 2010 Nov 8-13My preference is to stay in one of these three zone with number 1 being the most desirable:1) Champs Elysees2) St. Germain3) Opera Quater EastI would like a 4* or 5*My maximum bids are:5* $1504* $110I don't have to have a 5* in Champs - I am fine with trying for a 5* in any of the 3 zones.Any help with a bidding strategy would be appreciated!
thereuare Posted August 8, 2010 Report Posted August 8, 2010 At the 5* level you have FIVE 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 5* Westminster...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 5* Notting Hill...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 5* Westminster and Notting Hill...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected (i think likely) just post back and we'll suggest a strategy for the 4* level using the zones in your first post.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
thereuare Posted August 8, 2010 Report Posted August 8, 2010 My preference is to stay in one of these three zone with number 1 being the most desirable:1) Champs Elysees2) St. Germain3) Opera Quater EastI don't have to have a 5* in Champs - I am fine with trying for a 5* in any of the 3 zones.Can you please clarify/confirm... did you first want to bid for a 5* hotel up to $150 in any of the 3 zones first, OR did you want to first bid up to your limit for a 5* hotel in the Champs Elysees zone before adding the other 2 zones?Please let us know 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
choop Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Posted August 8, 2010 did you first want to bid for a 5* hotel up to $150 in any of the 3 zones first, OR did you want to first bid up to your limit for a 5* hotel in the Champs Elysees zone before adding the other 2 zones?The bolded one please....
thereuare Posted August 8, 2010 Report Posted August 8, 2010 At the 5* level you have SIX 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.(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)Select 5* Champs Elysees...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone3..Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 5* Champs Elysees and re-bid zone5...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $150Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us now how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
choop Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Posted May 6, 2011 Sorry for the late reply. We won the NH Harrington Hall in Kensington for $97 a night.
thereuare Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks for the follow-up!Please try to remember to post your wins as you receive them so that the information can best help other users.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Hope you enjoyed your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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