Bid history-help request (Priceline)

[koostum]

Need 5 rooms for Austin--October 22-25, 2010. Group requested downtown (zone 8). Tried for the 'moon' with 4 stars only.

Added zone 5 and tried again (no 4 stars in zone 5 but it allowed quicker rebid).

Now I'm starting to 'scramble' as I'd like to have this sorted out within a day or so.

Next strategy is to remove zone 5 but add 3.5 star in zone 8.

Don't want to overpay in this zone--so I've researched winning bids. Seem to be under $100 in general--but this is a busy weekend in Austin.

$165 was my max since the added fees are almost $500 for 5 rooms. (total for 5 x 3 nights ~ $2900) Suggestions?

BID HISTORY:

Sept.26 10/22/2010 10/25/2010 Downtown Austin, Austin South - Airport (AUS) $165 4 star: REJECTED

Sept.24 10/22/2010 10/25/2010 Downtown Austin $160 4 star: REJECTED

Sept.23 10/22/2010 10/25/2010 Downtown Austin $115 4 star: REJECTED

Sept.21 10/22/2010 10/25/2010 Downtown Austin $88 4 star: REJECTED

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

Unfortunately, these dates look to be extremely busy in the downtown area - not only are downtown properties quite expensive, but a number of properties appear to be sold out. The surrounding areas are still more expensive than usual, but appear to be at least moderately cheaper than downtown.

Friday and Saturday appear to be more problematic than Sunday. Which zones would be acceptable?

Please list zone names rather than numbers. Thanks.

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[thereuare]

What is the best deal you're able to find outside of the 'opaque' providers?

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