welshpaddy Posted November 10, 2010 Report Posted November 10, 2010 Hi I'm new to Priceline and BetterBidding and would therefore appreciate advice on a bidding strategy to get a 4* New Orleans Hotel 01/15/11 to 01/19/11 in the Downtown area. I guess it might be a little early to get a good deal?Any help/advice greatly appreciated!
thereuare Posted November 10, 2010 Report Posted November 10, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!To confirm, PRICELINE has a "Downtown" zone, as well as a French Quarter zone... is it Downtown that you're seeking, the French Quarter, or are either of these acceptable?What is your maximum bid for this stay?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know the information above and we'll move forward from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
welshpaddy Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Posted November 12, 2010 To confirm, PRICELINE has a "Downtown" zone, as well as a French Quarter zone... is it Downtown that you're seeking, the French Quarter, or are either of these acceptable?Either would be fine - we chose Downtown as we thought this would be a bit cheaper and quieter.What is your maximum bid for this stay?Hope to pay less than $100 a night but would go to $110.Thanks - much appreciated
thereuare Posted November 13, 2010 Report Posted November 13, 2010 At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 4* Downtown...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* French Quarter...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown and French Quarter...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $68Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.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
welshpaddy Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Posted November 14, 2010 With your advice I managed to secure the 4* Sheraton on Canal Street through Priceline for $60 a night. Many thanks! I couldn't have got this deal without your help.Thanks again for all your advice!!!!
welshpaddy Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Posted November 14, 2010 Just appreciated it would be helpful to others to give more detail of PRICELINE win at $60 in Sheraton Hotel, 500 Canal Street, New Orleans:-Searched for 1 room - 4* New Orleans Hotel in Priceline's Downtown Area - Check in date January 15 - Check out date January 19, 2011Bids of $48, $52 and $57 rejected.$60 acceptedNumber of Rooms - 1Number of Nights - 4Hope this information is helpful.
thereuare Posted November 14, 2010 Report Posted November 14, 2010 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you're happy with the results and the deal you received on this well located New Orleans property.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
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