integlspwr Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Bidded up to $62 using ALL rebid zones and no bid accepted from PRICELINE.Started with a 4* hotel and then went down to a 3.5 star with the last rebid zone.Will try again tomorrow. Link to comment
Romelle Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Bidded up to $62 using ALL rebid zones and no bid accepted from Priceline.Started with a 4* hotel and then went down to a 3.5 star with the last rebid zone.Will try again tomorrow.When lowering your star level, sign off Priceline and back completely out, and then come back in and sign on again. This way you will have a new start and can again make multiple bids while adding zones.Do make sure the rebid zones you use are either ones you actually want, or are free at that star level. You didn't mention which islands or Hawaiian cities you were bidding?Good luck.Romelle Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Will try again tomorrow.Please use the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future bidding.Good luck. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I did not know that if you lower your star rating, you techincally have all the rebid zones available again. I'll try to do that tonight.Sorry for not including the other detail. this is for Honolulu, HI (Waikiki area)Thanks! Link to comment
Romelle Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'm assuming you aren't using the areas that have Resorts (Ihilani and Oahu North Shore) as rebid areas, while trying to get Waikiki? It is improbable, but if they are included among your areas Priceline could "upgrade" you to one of them. Romelle Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I am using ihilani and northshore as a rebid zone because of the pricing i am bidding, i am sure they will not give me those zones.Tried to do a 4* with 7 bids with $1 increments up to $69 and no takers.will try a 3.5 star today.. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I am using ihilani and northshore as a rebid zone because of the pricing i am bidding, i am sure they will not give me those zones.Use this strategy with caution... while not referring to this particular area, users employing such a strategy are often surprised at just how low of a price they 'win' a hotel in zones they previously though they were bidding too low to receive.Keep us updated on your bidding and let us know if we can be of any help.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 Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 tried to do a 3.5* with re-bidding up to 6 times up to $50 and still no takers.. Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Tired to do a 3* with re-bidding up to 6 times up to $46 and still no takers.. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 ... and which are the acceptable zones you're bidding?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 Link to comment
Romelle Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 The best Hotwire 3* for your dates is $79. While there aren't any 3* wins for your dates in the Calendar of Wins, there is one on Nov 17 for $60. Hawaii (Kona) Royal Kona Resort. My guess is it simply is going to take a higher bid to be successful. Even 20% off Hotwire is still $61 and a bit. While Hotwire tends to be a little higher, it probably isn't that far off.Are you getting any counter-offers as you bid? That can be a sign you are getting closer.Romelle Link to comment
bkmayfield Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I replied to your other post on another web page already. Your bids are too low. Hawaii is tough and you won't be able to get the deals here that you may be able to get in other areas of the US. :) Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 ... and which are the acceptable zones you're bidding?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Lately i haven't been putting the ihinalni and turtle bay resorts as rebid zones. Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I am going to try again tonight and bid higher now that I have a $10 Entertainment Coupon that I can use. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 NOTE that you can still use the links on the board along with your entertainment rebate as follows:1) click our link to go to PRICELINE (allow the page to fully load)2) type the URL of the special URL supplied3) conduct your search as usual Good luck with your next round of bidding, and let us know if you have any questions. Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 just bidded 6 times total up to $80 ($70 + $10 Coupon) for a 4* and still no go! Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 just bidded 6 times total up to $60 ($50 + $10 Coupon) for a 3.5* and still no go! Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 priceline accepted my 3* bid.OHANA Waikiki East11/11/10 to 11/15/10$64 ($54 + $10 Coupon)Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $54.00 (USD)Number of Rooms: 1Number of Nights: 4Room Subtotal: $216.00 (USD)Taxes and Fees: $47.00 (USD)Total Room Cost: $263.00 (USD) Link to comment
Romelle Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Very nice work! Persistence pays!!Enjoy.Romelle Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Congratulations on your success!Hope you're happy with the results and the deal you received.Thank you for sharing your win with the board.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Thanks for updating my thread.Anyone have reviews of this hotel who got rooms that were won through priceline ?Thanks! Link to comment
bkmayfield Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Great deal on nice hotel!We stayed at this hotel in July thru Priceline bidding. The hotel is a little dated like a lot of hotels in Waikiki. We enjoyed our stay very much and had no complaints. I think you get good value for you buck. The pool is nice size, although we never used it. As I recall the hot tub was on the cool side. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. I would request to be on one of the upper floors, as the rooms see to be a little nicer. We had no trouble getting two beds. We were charged no resort fee. You have to take an escalator up to the lobby, which is a little unusual. The central location is great, not too far from beach, near Subway, Burger King and other places to eat, and King's Village (shopping). There is a grocery store not too far away. This Ohana hotel is the nicest of the Ohana chain. I would stay here again. Cheeseburger In Paradise is not too far away and we never miss eating there. Aloha :) Link to comment
integlspwr Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 can you request a higher floor even with a PRICELINE booking ? Link to comment
bkmayfield Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 It depends on availability. We asked with a smile on our face, and they gave us a higher floor. Being nice and friendly to the front desk goes a long way. Link to comment
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