Priceline Hotel: 3* Northern Virginia (Fairfax) Hilton Garden Inn

[wjcassidy]

Can you advise a bidding strategy for FAIRFAX VA for MARCH 25-27 - 2 NIGHTS

I see that there have been some incredible wins for the MASON INN at GMU. I realize there is no guarantee I could get this hotel but it would be great if somehow I could try. As long as I am in Fairfax it's fine.

Other than that I am hoping for a 3.5 or a 4* in Fairfax, Va.

Hopefully I don't have to go higher than 50$

thanks!

[wjcassidy]

oops, I meant a 3 or a 3.5 in Fairfax, va

[thereuare]

Are you willing to pay more for a 3.5* vs. a 3* OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?

Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

[dking]

Stayed last weekend at the Mason Inn at GMU on a priceline win - It is wonderful! I bid $36 on Priceline for a 2 1/2 star and was upgraded to the 3 star Mason Inn. Loved it!

[thereuare]

dking,

Have you made any decisions for your Hotwire Harrisburg stay? Please post a follow-up there.

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

Thank you.

[wjcassidy]

Thank you, my goal is the least expensive 3* or better.

[thereuare]

At the 3* level you have ONE re-bid zone. 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.

I'd begin as follows:

Select 3* Fairfax...

Bid $35, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $38

While the above may prove to be too low, rates don't appear too high for these dates, and i'd start with the lowball offers above to see if anything is available this low. (so if rejected don't get discouraged)

Any questions feel free to ask.

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Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[wjcassidy]

Here is my outcome;

HILTON GARDEN INN- 3/25-27

3* FAIRFAX- 37$- REJECTED

ADDED FALLS CHURCH EAST- BID 42$

WON THE HILTON GARDEN INN - VERY PLEASED, HAVE STAYED HERE BEFORE

THEN... DECIDED TO TRY TO ADD THURSDAY, 24TH - UNABLE TO ADD THE NIGHT ON PRICELINE.

FIGURED I WILL JUST BID AGAIN AND SEE WHAT I GET IN FAIRFAX,

SO, AGAIN..

3*-FAIRFAX- 42 -REJECTED

priceline offered me a 3* if I WOULD GO TO 60-

WENT BACK TO BIDDING AGAIN, ADDED FALLS CHURCH EAST-

BID 52$ -won COURTYARD MARIOTT FAIR OAKS.

A BIT INCONVENIENT TO HAVE TO CHANGE HOTELS, BUT NEVERTHELES, WORTH THE SAVINGS. I DID CALL THE HILTON GARDEN INN TO SEE WHAT THE RATE WOULD BE- IT WAS MORE THAN I WANTED TO SPEND THAT'S FOR SURE. YOU DO GET VERY SPOILED WITH THE RATES YOU ARE USED TO GETTING WITH PRICELINE BIDDING.

THANKS FOR THE HELP!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Well done! Sorry to see you'll have to change hotels mid-stay, but hopefully the savings are worth it to you and not too much of an inconvenience.

We've moved your second purchase to its own thread here: Priceline Fairfax so that others will be aware of each win when searching the topic titles on the board and in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins.

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

Enjoy your stay(s).