TobanTraveller Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 It's been a while. How should I start bidding on downtown Toronto on Priceline? I will be spending my time near the Priceline map of downtown toronto north. I saw one winning bid for $ 55.00 for a 4* hotel.Please let me know.TobanTraveller Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Do you want to only bid the Downtown North zone at this time or are there other zones which are equally acceptable?What is your maximum bid for this stay at this point in time?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
TobanTraveller Posted December 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 It looks from your list that the 4* list for downtown Toronto South have great hotels as well, and I am not adverse to staying there either. I see that the market rack rate is at about $ 200 a night so I was hoping to get a room for half that or $ 100.00. Sound right?TobanTravellerPS: Good to see you again youarethere. You helped me out alot with San Juan bookings in November. (2 stays at the Marriott Stellaris & Casino for $ 105.00) Tks again. Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 At the 4* level you have TEN 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 North...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 $68, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown South...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 $68, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown North and Downtown South...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $83, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any 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
stw Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 A big factor is the day of the week for which you are looking.Weekends in Downtown Toronto can be had for a MUCH CHEAPER bid than week days.Any of the 4* properties in Downtown Toronto Southor Downtown Toronto North are within easy walking distanceor are a short subway ride to most attractions.The only known 3.5* in those areas is the Delta Chelsa in Downtown Toronto North. It too is convenient to everything.For a weekend booking, I would start with a $55.00 bidon a 4* in Downtown Toronto SouthThen I would add Downtown Toronto NorthThen I would add the 3.5* If all were refused I would wait a day and re-bidor I would up the bid to about $64.00For a week night, I would start at $64.00 and not be surprisedif I had to get up into the $75.00-$85.00 range.Most of the time, you'll get a successful bid for $75.00 or lessif you include the Delta Chelsa in your search.Good luck Link to comment
stw Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 I got June 1-3 (Fri and Sat nights) at the Marriott Bloor Yorkville for $55.00 per nightYou could probably get the Sunday night for the same price too.What I tried to do was to book the hotel for the weekendand then use the extend a stay option for the Thursday nightIt would not give it to me at the same price, but it would give it to me for just over $100.00.I did not accept, 'cause I did not really care whether or not I got that night.But if you're ok with three nights at $55 each and a fourth at 100.00(works out to an average of $66.25, you could try that.There is a bit of a gamble though.It may not extend your stay at all; and it may not do it for $100.00Depends on how big a deal it is for you to get the June 30 date. Link to comment
TobanTraveller Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi again,Was away for a while and have found out om the process that I shouldn't book any of the Toronto south area. So how should I bid using just the Priceline Toronto downtown North area????TobanTraveller Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'd try as follows:Select 4* Downtown North...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any 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
TobanTraveller Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Hi,Priceline in Toronto that weekend (our national holiday) just doesn't want to play fair. I went as high as $ 114 with no luck. I even dropped to 3 1/2 stars and still a no. Hotwire seems to be coming close to Priceline here. There is a 4* hotel in Toronto downtown west for $ 131. It has "boutique" under amenities. Looking on your Hotwire list, I think that's the Intercontinental on Bloor St? Am I right? Because if it is, I might just take that because it is within walking distance to my son's wedding locales. If that's within $ 100 of Priceline that $ 100 would be eaten up in taxis. So am I right? Is that the intercontinental on Bloor?TobanTraveller Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Is Boutique the only amenity icon associated with this property? If not, please include the full list of amenities associated with this hotel.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
GoldieATX Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Priceline in Toronto that weekend (our national holiday) just doesn't want to play fair. I went as high as $ 114 with no luck. I even dropped to 3 1/2 stars and still a no.That's not good news for me. I'm looking to stay in the downtown area as well for the June 30-July 3 weekend. I knew there was a lot going on in Toronto during that time, but I was still hoping to get a good deal on a decent hotel for my stay. I look forward to hearing what you end up with. Good luck! Link to comment
TobanTraveller Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Sorry, I forgot the full facts. The Hotel is listed as a "Downtown Toronto West area hotel" and is "recommended 95% of customer reviews. It is a 4* Hotel and the cost on Tuesday March 15 is $ 130.00 (USD).Amenities are:Boutique hotel, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access.Hope that helps.PS: Hey GoldieATX - will let you know as soon as I know. I will probably try Priceline again on Friday. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 The Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville has been previously reported with this amenity set.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
TobanTraveller Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 :) I tried and tried to use Priceline the way you taught me thereuare. I went as high as $120 / night and still got rejected. So when I saw that Hotwire had the Intercontinental Yorkville for $ 143.00 / night and it was walking distance to all my son'e wedding venues we went there. We booked through your platform to get to HOTWIRE and got the Intercontinental for $ 143 / nite - which they claim was an 11% off the rack rates. In checking the Intercontinental I'm guassing that's about right. While I'm glad I got a hotel of value near where I had to be, I really didn't want to spend alot of money for a hotel during my son's wedding.In any event, Thank you BetterBidding for all your patience and help. You got me the best price possible as usual - you guys are still the best in the business. Tobantraveller Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Congratulations on your success!While the savings were huge on this purchase, glad to see it is very convenient to the wedding venue and you're happy with the results.Thank you for sharing your results and using the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchase.Enjoy your stay, and congratulations on your sons upcoming nuptials. :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
TobanTraveller Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks, and thanks for the kinds words. We'll catch you on the next trip....TobanTraveller Link to comment
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