Priceline Hotel: 3* Toronto (Downtown South) Radisson Admiral Harbourfront

[Atraveller]

I tried before Christmas for a 3* or 3.5* in Downtown South (I don't believe that a 3.5* has shown up in DTS for a long time since the Hyatt Regency "graduated" to a 4*), so I felt safe that I would get a 4*.

3* only has 2 choices, Downtown South and Toronto East. 3.5* has 7 additional choices to Downtown South. I started with $56 and $59 for a 3*. Then I started at $62 for a 3.5* and went up to $71, with no success nor counteroffers.

A couple of days later, I tried again $61 and then $64 for a 3*, no success, but I got a counteroffer at $76. So I was getting close. I then tried $66 for a 3.5*, and went up to $75, with no success and no counteroffers.

Today, I tried $66 and received a counteroffer of $86. Raising my bid slightly, I was successful with $69 on the Radisson Plaza Hotel Admiral Waterfront. I knew this was one of the eligible hotels, but it is slightly out of the way. It's on Queen's Quay, right on the waterfront, and it's a fair hike to the action on Queen/King St. Or the Spadina street car is right there if it is too cold. But the price is right!!

I was bidding for two rooms for one night, so the total is $165.25 US. Cheapest rate on the Radisson's website is $149 CAN per room per night.

As always I used Better Bidding PRICELINE link, and am deeply appreciative of your service. Best wishes to all of the moderators for 2011!

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success.

Sorry to hear that the location of the property isn't optimal, but glad to hear that you're pleased with the price.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay and Happy Holidays! :)