glass1230 Posted December 10, 2010 Report Posted December 10, 2010 Would like to use Priceline to pay no more than $60 for one night at 4* December 25th San Diego.Any thoughts on recommended strategy?Thanks.
thereuare Posted December 10, 2010 Report Posted December 10, 2010 At the 4* level you have 13 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-Harbor Island...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $43, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 $52, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $54, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $56, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $57, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $59, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60Any 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
glass1230 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Report Posted December 10, 2010 Any ideas which 4* hotel Hotwire is advertising for $68 in San Diego for one night December 25 with the following amenities:4-star hotel in Downtown - Harbor IslandThis hotel features the following amenities:Smoke Free RoomsAirport ShuttleFitness CenterPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business CenterHigh-speed Internet AccessTennis NearbyThanks in advance.
thereuare Posted December 10, 2010 Report Posted December 10, 2010 Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.Have you tried the bidding above yet? Based upon the maximum bid in your other post isn't this HOTWIRE property more than you wish to spend... or is there is particular property that you're interested in and would be willing to pay more in an attempt to target it?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
daddymaki Posted December 10, 2010 Report Posted December 10, 2010 If it helps, the Manchester Grand Hyatt has tennis courts on their property.
thereuare Posted December 10, 2010 Report Posted December 10, 2010 Have you tried the bidding above yet? Based upon the maximum bid in your other post isn't this HOTWIRE property more than you wish to spend... or is there is particular property that you're interested in and would be willing to pay more in an attempt to target it? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
glass1230 Posted December 12, 2010 Author Report Posted December 12, 2010 I tried the recommended strategy via the PRICELINE link at Better Bidding but the bid was not accepted.Could anyone please:1) suggest another strategy for Priceline or 2) alternatively provide any insight as to which 4* hotel Hotwire is selling for $72 currently. I am not at all aiming for a specific hotel but I note that the Tripadvisor rating for this hotel is only 3.5 out of 5 so that doesn't seem too good. It would be great to not have to spend $30 for parking for one night as well. The amenities listed by Hotwire are as follows:Smoke Free RoomsAirport ShuttleFitness CenterPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business CenterHigh-speed Internet AccessTennis NearbyThanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
AaronJB Posted December 12, 2010 Report Posted December 12, 2010 If your bids were not accepted, unfortunately your options are raising your desired max or waiting and trying again in a week to see if any last-minute inventory was added at your price level. Unfortunately, if you wait, there's the risk that remaining inventory may be gone and/or prices went up. Additionally, coupon code BEMERRY10 works for 10% off some regular rate properties - and a few properties (Hilton Bayfront, $87) are not very expensive for this date.My guess for the HOTWIRE listing would be the Sheraton Marina.Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Romelle Posted December 12, 2010 Report Posted December 12, 2010 If you are considering the $72 HOTWIRE offering, and aren't aiming for a specific hotel, maybe you could use the PRICELINE strategy thereuare provided earlier while just adding $12 at each point?? The last bid would then be the same $72.Even if you weren't successful until the very last bid, I suspect you'd still get a better hotel for the same money.Romelle
glass1230 Posted December 17, 2010 Author Report Posted December 17, 2010 Used Romelle's suggested strategy and obtained Omni San Diego for $67 for December 25th one night.
thereuare Posted December 17, 2010 Report Posted December 17, 2010 Congratulations on your success!Hope you're happy with the results and this property works well for your plans.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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