gradstudentclimber Posted March 24, 2005 Report Posted March 24, 2005 Please recommend a bidding strategy for the following parameters:Location Ultimate Goal: In or near Palmer House HiltonLocation 1st Preference: The LoopLocation 2nd Preference: River NorthStar Level: No preferenceDates: April 7-April 10Price: $75 or lessThank you very much.
thereuare Posted March 24, 2005 Report Posted March 24, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!What is more important... price or zone? (ie- would you prefer to pay more for a hotel in the Loop vs. less for a hotel in the River North zone) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
gradstudentclimber Posted March 24, 2005 Author Report Posted March 24, 2005 Thanks, glad to be here. Your site is quite helpful.Based on the Priceline map there doesn't appear to be _that_ much difference in location between The Loop and River North. But appearances are probably deceiving.I suppose location is more important. I wouldn't want to find a cheap hotel and then eat up the savings in transportation costs to Palmer House.I really don't want to pay more than $75 a night, though. Any strategy that would get me there would be much appreciated.
thereuare Posted March 25, 2005 Report Posted March 25, 2005 We'll start with the Loop since that is the zone where the Palmer House is located.At the 3* level you have 2 re-bid zones available. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read PRICELINE RE-BIDDING and ask any questions you have and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board.Select 3* and the Loop...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $45, if rejected reaccess priceline however you did previously...Select 3* Loop and re-bid zone2...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $55, if rejected reaccess priceline however you did previously.Select 3* and the River North...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $45, if rejected reaccess priceline however you did previously...Select 3* River North and re-bid zone2...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $55, if rejected reaccess priceline however you did previously.Select 3* and Loop and River North...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $65, if rejected reaccess priceline however you did previously...Select 3* and Loop and River North and re-bid zone2...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $75.If the above fails report back and we'll suggest a 2.5* strategy.Any questions feel free to ask.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
gradstudentclimber Posted March 25, 2005 Author Report Posted March 25, 2005 Thank you, thank you. The final $75 bid was accepted after following your procedure exactly.I got the 3* Club Quarters (a good brand, stayed with them before) in The Loop, just 3 1/2 blocks from my conference hotel. The conference room rate at the Palmer House was $169. So I saved $282.
gradstudentclimber Posted March 25, 2005 Author Report Posted March 25, 2005 One more thing: After the $70 bid and before the $75 bid, I got a screen I'd never seen before that said I could re-bid immediately without changing anything except adding $22 to my bid. Hope that bit helps someone somehow.
thereuare Posted March 25, 2005 Report Posted March 25, 2005 Congratulations on your win... glad we helped you save some money!That offer by priceline to allow you to bid again is what we refer to as a counteroffer and is explained in more detail here: PRICELINE SUGGESTS PRICE TO PAY.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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