Hotwire Hotel: Whistler Bids

[sabrina_lane03]

35 for a 2 star didn't work in whistler for a day in the middle of april. Does anyone know of a bid that is reasonable and will win? Also, where are most people put if they select 2 star hotels?

[sabrina_lane03]

I meant to say 35 for a 2 star but hit the s key instead.

[WillTravel]

If no hotel has been reported for a zone, I use Expedia and Hotels.com to try to figure out all the possible hotels in that Priceline zone. It does take some effort and careful map examination. I can generally narrow the possibilities down to a half-dozen or so at the most.

What date do you want in April? What are the conventional rates for your date?

[sabrina_lane03]

I am going to be in Whistler 4/14-4/15. I just tried 41 U.S. for a 2 star and was sure that it would work since the best western, which is a 2 star, has a price of 67 U.S. through its website. The listel whistler is 73 and the coast whistler is 85. In vancouver I am staying at the Marriott by the water and I got that room with a bid of around an average of 43 dollars a night for 3 nights and that is ranked much higher than a two star like the best western. I don't want to go too high because then when the taxes and priceline fees are included I will basically be paying the same amount as if I went through the hotels directly.

[thereuare]

...a bid of around an average of 43 dollars a night for 3 nights....

Please post the details of your win in a NEW POST that your information will benefit others.

[sabrina_lane03]

I changed by bid to include 1 stars and said I would pay 33 for a one star. That bid was rejected so how much do people tend to pay for 1 stars in Whistler. Priceline said that 33 was too low because the hotels charge in the low 90s but priceline also said that the best western in a one star and that has a rate of 67U.S.

[sabrina_lane03]

I bid 33 for a 1 star for 4/14-4/15. It was rejected and for some reason I wasn't given the chance to raise the bid. The lowest price for a 1 star on the net is 67.

[thereuare]

In vancouver I am staying at the Marriott by the water and I got that room with a bid of around an average of 43 dollars a night for 3 nights and that is ranked much higher than a two star like the best western.

Please post the details of your win in a NEW POST that your information will benefit others.

[sabrina_lane03]

I did that.

[WillTravel]

I bid 33 for a 1 star for 4/14-4/15.