Priceline Hotel: 4* Philadelphia (Downtown) Loews

[amanisofia]

Trying to book a 4* room in downtown philadelphia on 5/11 to 5/13.

Have been trying this for a few weeks with no luck.

Have gone up to $90 using rebid zones

Others seem to have gotten the Sofitel for a pretty good price. One reservation was in may.

Maybe too early but will keep trying.

Any help would be appreciated.

Also trying for NYC 5/13 to 5/15 but will post that in the appropriate area.

[yellowdog]

Something is going on in Philadelphia. Do you know? Rates are high for your dates.

What would be your max/night before tax/fee's? Is the DT zone the only one you're willing to stay in?

If you're looking to close your stay now arround $90 would i suggest that you try the 3*/3.5* level.

Let us know how we can help you further.

Yellowdog.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[amanisofia]

I dont know if anything is going on that week.

I am going for a family members graduation. There are a lot of colleges and universities in Philadelphia so I don't know if they all have their graduations the same week. I am surprised since this is not a weekend stay. Someone else got 5/6-5/8 at the Sofitel for $80.

If I try the 3.5 stars I am afraid of what I may get. I do not like all the 3.5 stars. The Marriot downtown is a very nice hotel and really should be a 4 star. However I am not too crazy about the other 3.5 star hotels.

I will hold out and keep trying for a 4*. I already made a reservation at a hotel but can cancel it once I snag a deal on price line.

Once you try betterbidding there is no going back to paying full price. I will update when I get what I am looking for.

[AaronJB]

Thank you for keeping us updated and for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links.

To be able to compare options when researching, what back-up reservation did you make (in terms of hotel/price?)

Graduations in cities such as Boston and Philly do tend to bump room rates higher.

[amanisofia]

I have a reservation at the sofitel for 207 a night, able to cancel 3 days in advance.

A 15 day advance purchase no refund room can be had for 187, but of course you cant cancel that one.

Tha marriot which for some reason is a 3.5 star on priceline is $249 a night. I have stayed at this property several times and it is definetely not a 3.5 star, it is a 4 star. Whoever recently booked that for $65 got quite a deal.

Will keep trying and keep using the PRICELINE link. Thanks

[amanisofia]

Today I finally got the Loews Philadelphia for 86 a night for 5/11-5/13.

First bid 80 rejected for 4* downtown

Second bid 86 added cherry hill zone, accepeted at Loews Philadelphia

I was hoping for sofitel but this seems like a nice property and is much cheaper then the listed rate of 259 for the same date.

Now lets see what I can get for NYC 5/13-5/15.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Looks like a some nice savings vs. your back-up reservation... hope this works just as well for your needs and you're pleased with the result.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.