Priceline Hotel: 3* Chicago Suburbs (Oakbrook-Downers Grove) Doubletree Oak Brook

[Noela]

Hello,

I need some help in bidding for 2 rooms in Bolingbrook, IL

I will be travelling with my partner and two kids (14 and 12yrs), hence I would ideally want two adjoining rooms since the kids are young.

The Bolingbrook area has a maximum of 3* hotels, with 2 rebid zones (Algonquin and Lake Zurich). I want to bid between $40 - $50 for each room.

I would be very happy if you could hep me with a bid strategy.

Thanks - Noela

[AaronJB]

Good evening. :)

I will say that there's a bit of a wider selection of hotels in the nearby Oakbrook-Downers Grove area. While there could be others not yet reported to the board, the only 3* in the Bolingbrook zone that has been reported to the board is the Holiday Inn. In terms of bidding for a 3* for these zones, my thought would be to start at $35 and work up by $5's.

Additionally, I'll note that Brookfield Zoo and Morton Arboretum are sights not too terribly far from this area.

Adjoining rooms is usually not a problem if you request it with the hotel after purchase on PRICELINE/HOTWIRE, but it isn't guaranteed.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[Noela]

Thanks very much -- I will shoot for the Oakbrook-Downers Grove area. Indeed, more choices there, with more rebid zones (1 - 8, 11, 13, 15, 17). Given the choices available, I will go for a 3.5*, starting from $40, and work my way from there.

Thanks - Noela

Good evening. :)

I will say that there's a bit of a wider selection of hotels in the nearby Oakbrook-Downers Grove area. While there could be others not yet reported to the board, the only 3* in the Bolingbrook zone that has been reported to the board is the Holiday Inn. In terms of bidding for a 3* for these zones, my thought would be to start at $35 and work up by $5's.

Additionally, I'll note that Brookfield Zoo and Morton Arboretum are sights not too terribly far from this area.

Adjoining rooms is usually not a problem if you request it with the hotel after purchase on PRICELINE/HOTWIRE, but it isn't guaranteed.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[AaronJB]

I think that sounds like a good plan. :) Please keep us updated and let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[Noela]

Thanks for your help.

I got the 3.5* Doubletree in Oakbrook:

Bid at 40, was rejected; added 2 rebid zones and $45 was accepted.

Total cost 2 room for 2 days = $211 (tax and fees included).

Thanks for all your help, and of course, I used the PRICELINE link here for the booking.

Please, also edit the title to reflect the changes.

Cheers, Noela

I think that sounds like a good plan. :) Please keep us updated and let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Fantastic deal for a 3.5* in this area! Can you confirm which Doubletree property (there are 2 in this area) you did get? Thanks.

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

Enjoy your stay.

[Noela]

Aaron,

thanks - here is the address for the property:

Doubletree Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook

1909 Spring Road

Oak Brook, IL 60523

630-472-6000

So, I guess it is the Doubletree -- Oak Brook

Rgds, Noela

Congrats on your success. :)

Fantastic deal for a 3.5* in this area! Can you confirm which Doubletree property (there are 2 in this area) you did get? Thanks.

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

Enjoy your stay.

[AaronJB]

Thank you for the follow-up, and don't forget to get a Doubletree cookie at check-in. :)

[Noela]

Thanks -- I heard of those cookies ... will surely store some -- rgds, Noela

Thank you for the follow-up, and don't forget to get a Doubletree cookie at check-in. :)