rageisman Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Hello again. I wrote to you several days ago about hotels in the LA area. I still have not finalized a deal there. My wife will be going over to visit my daughter, who lives in London, on the above dates (3/4 to 3/6 they will be traveling up to Edinburgh, and I already have a hotel reserved there). I would like to book her a 5* hotel for the lowest bid I can manage. I would like to just stay in the Mayfair Soho area, as I am looking for a zone that is pretty safe. I am a little nervous about the Marriott Park lane being up in the corner of that zone by the Marble Arch zone, as I remember that the Marble Arch area seemed a little sketchy when my daughter did a semester abroad there several years ago. What do you think I could get a 5 star in that zone for those dates for, and does anyone have any thoughts about the safety of the zone in general and the northwest corner in particular. Thanks again for all your help.
thereuare Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Please post only one stay per thread.. we'll use this one for the 3/2-3/4 leg of the stay, feel free to start a NEW TOPIC for the 3/6 stay.I can't comment in regards to the safety as it's been a very long time since i was on London, so i'll leave it to others on the board who know the area better than i do to comment.At the 5* level the Mayfair-Soho zone is one of the most expensive in London, but for your dates i think you may be able to get something for ~$160-$180 or so... what is your maximum budget per nite for this leg of the trip?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
rageisman Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 I currently have a reservation at 90 pounds inclusive of tax in a different part of town, so I would prefer to keep my maximum at $150 or so.
thereuare Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 At the 5* level 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 5* Mayfair-Soho...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150Any 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
rageisman Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Posted February 23, 2011 Good luck and let us know how it goes.Started bidding tonight. 5* Mayfair/Soho $132, rejected. Added free rebid zones, rejected at $142 and $152, accepted at $161. Room Subtotal: $322.00 (USD)Taxes and Fees: $74.84 (USD) Total Room Cost: $396.84 (USD). Intercontinental London Park Lane 3/2/11 - 3/4/11did not receive any counter offers.Upgraded my wife from a 3 star to a 5 star for only around $50 more per night, in a nicer part of town (had cancellable reservations for 180 pounds tax inclusive, which equals about $290.)Thank you very much for your service, and I did use your PRICELINE link.Ray
yellowdog Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 rageismanCongratulations on your success!Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding :) We hope your wife is satisfied with the outcome and will like the hotel.Enjoy your stay.Yellowdog.
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