Cannot figure this Priceline thing out

[jamaicandaisy]

"The way to check what star levels are available in each zone is to open a PRICELINE page, check ONLY the zone you are inquiring about, and then proceed to the next page (as if you were going to select a zone)... this will give you the available star ratings in that area. You can then hit BACK on your browser, uncheck the current box, check the next box, and repeat the process."

I am trying to find the number of 4* hotels offered in the Toronto Airport East area.

I go to the opening PRICELINE page and choose Toronto.

The next page opens with all of the areas as well as star ratings. I choose Airport East, 4 star (and then you need to put your name and price you want to bid)

I have tried choosing the area, choosing the stars, going back getting rid of the area check etc etc.. and I cannot figure it out.

Please hlep! lol

[g-man]

Unfortunately, there is no way to accurately determine the number of hotels at a particular star level in any given zone.

You can only determine whether there are 4* hotels in the zone or not (and you already know how to do that).

Two suggestions ...

1) You can look at the recent wins reported by other users in that zone by searching the Canada forum here. Some of the hotels in the hotel list have not not been reported in a while (i.e. years) and might not participate in PRICELINE anymore.

2) Look at the retail side of PRICELINE. Although the retail and opaque sides could theoretically have completely different hotels at the same star levels, the reality is that there is quite a bit of overlap. In other words, some or most of the hotels on the retail side also participate in the opaque side.

Neither one of these suggestions is scientific or foolproof. They are only meant to give you SOME idea of the hotels that you could possibly win in any given PRICELINE zone.

[mannyk007]

hey,

Newbie here, this seems like a great forum. I am heading to Los Angeles with wife, two kids (3&<1) and never been to LA. I need a hotel since i have the flight already booked. my dates are Oct 1st-Oct 5th and could use some advice on what to do in LA. thanks and look forward to hearing from all of you great travelors!!!

[yellowdog]

mannyk007

Welcome to BetterBidding :)

Please start a separate topic for your own stay and we'll take a look at that.

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

Yellowdog.