godsrainbow1984 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 My husband and I will be in New Orleans for a show for just this one night. Since it's a Monday night I'm hoping we can catch a good deal on a 4* hotel. The show will be at One Eyed Jack's, so I'm looking for the best deal closest to that location (615 Toulouse Street) so we can check in and walk there.I would love to get a great deal at the Omni Royal Orleans if at all possible. So 4* and hopefully $125 or under. I've seen some people get that hotel for $70-$80 on here!I have no clue what I'm doing lol...thank you in advance! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please start by reading your messages.You can't bid on a specific hotel when using PRICELINE, you have to be able to accept any hotel in the zone at the star level (or higher) that you choose. With HOTWIRE you can often take an educated guess as to what is being offered based upon the amenities associated with the property, but it's still a 'best guess' and no guarantees you will receive the hotel you're hoping for. As well, HOTWIRE only shows one hotel at each star level per zone, so there is a chance the hotel you're hoping for isn't the one which is offered for your particular dates.Are you willing to accept a hotel anywhere within the shaded boundaries of PRICELINE's French Quarter zone? (which is where the address above is located)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 Link to comment
swag Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I agree French Quarter is your first choice, but it's only 5 blocks from Canal St, so if no success there, maybe consider Downtown or Conv Ctr zones, the 4* hotels there should all be 10 minute walk or less, maybe 15 if you got the Intercontinental. Link to comment
godsrainbow1984 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 After looking at the 4* hotels listed under the possible ones that Priceline would offer, I think any of them would be fine. Would the better deal be with Priceline or Hotwire for this particular area and date? Link to comment
Romelle Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 After looking at the 4* hotels listed under the possible ones that Priceline would offer, I think any of them would be fine. Would the better deal be with Priceline or Hotwire for this particular area and date?Generally, prices are higher with Hotwire. Exceptions are pretty rare. Also, Hotwire tends to be a little more generous with their star rating, maybe a 1/2 star. If there is an offering on Hotwire that seems good to you, one approach is to use that as a maximum and then bid lower on Priceline to see if you can score better.Romelle Link to comment
yellowdog Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 godsrainbow1984In addition to Romelle's answer.If you want to take a ride on PRICELINE and get help with a bidding strategy so please post your budget/night, zone(s) you're willing to stay in and the star rating for the hotel.Let us know how you want to proceed.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Yellowdog. Link to comment
godsrainbow1984 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 4* in French Quarter for just the night of March 21st. Do you think $125 for a max bid is too low or high? What if I did a bid at $75 or $80? Link to comment
godsrainbow1984 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I bid $75 then got the free rebid if I upped at least $20. So I bid $95 and won the Omni Royal! Thanks for your help :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you're pleased with the results and this property should prove to be convenient for your plans.If you're looking for a nice meal in the Quarter i recommend Zea's. :)Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay... and the show! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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