krd373 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Could someone please assist me with a strategy to bid on a 3.5-4 star Hotel in Downtown Miami. I am looking to stay for 2 nights from Dec 1-Dec 3. I would like to spend about $100 per night but would go up to $115 for a 4 star. Not sure if this is unreasonable or not. It seems there were a few hotels in this star range for about $the $150 range being offered on side step.Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.Thanks Link to comment
AaronJB Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Please provide a follow-up for your prior Hotwire Tampa thread (post what you decided to do for that stay in that thread). Then reply to this thread and we will look into the above listing.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
krd373 Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Previous Tampa Post is now updated. Thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 At the 4* level in Miami you have SIX 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 $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115Any 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 Link to comment
krd373 Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Thanks for your response. Just to make sure, I thinkt he rebid zones are as follows. Aventura, Dadeland, Miami Lakes, Miami West, North Miami, Southwest Miami. To obtain them I just went location by location to see which areas (besides Downtown Miami) do no the 4* option enabled. Is that the proper way to figure out the rebid zones?Thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Yes, you have your re-bid zones correct... but always double check just before bidding to make sure that nothing has changed.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
krd373 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I used the PRICELINE link to bid on a 4* in downtown Miami for 2 nights December 1-December 3. My initial bid was $75 and it was accepted right away. I got the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Miami. Total amount for my stay is $150 for the room plus $29.02 in taxes for a grand total of $179.02. Since I had 6 rebid zones, I wish I had started my first bid lower, but very happy with the deal regardless. Going rate at time of bid on Orbitz was $202 per night with taxes...Please let me know if I should post any additional information.Thanks everyone for the assistance.Regards Link to comment
thereuare Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Congratulations on your success!Rates had dropped considerably in the last week, and while you were successful on your recent bid, i suspect you would have been rejected at this price just a few days earlier. Glad to see prices move in your favor and you landed a great deal for this stay.Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.Haev a great trip! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Thesawch Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 have they dropped in the downtown area yet for Feb 4 to 6 2011 for a 4 star?? Just curious as I have gone up to like 110 bucks and nothing for them dates. Link to comment
thereuare Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 It doesn't appear that they have... nor is there any assurance that they will (not saying they won't, but just that rates don't necessarily always drop as you get closer to check-in) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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