careycanary Posted April 28, 2005 Report Posted April 28, 2005 I would like a 3 star in this area, hopefully under $125-am I being unrealistic? I'm hesitant to try Arlington/Alexandria and other surrounding areas-because I'm unfamiliar with these areas and some could be further away than I want to be and a traffic nightmare.I know it's short notice, am I likely to have a problem getting one? I haven't seen anything listed under $200-even some 2 stars-on the websites. Any suggestions for strategy-I am a novice who has never bid on priceline. Thanks,carey
careycanary Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Posted April 29, 2005 The Ritz-Carleton :) But that ain't going to happen unless I hit the powerball Sat. So.....Tysons Corner and near Leesburg Pike is the best area. MClean would be okay. We'll be leaving on Tuesday and heading South to Williamsburg, so I want to stay near the interstates and don't want to go too far west.
thereuare Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!First thing you should do is look at Priceline's map of the area and see if you can accept a hotel anywhere in the zone(s) you're looking at. Also, check out HOTWIRE, which often has different zone boundaries and may offer another alternative to consider. Once you determine which zones are acceptable for your plans we can help with a suggested bidding strategy. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
careycanary Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Posted April 29, 2005 I know I can accept any hotel in the Tyson's Corner Zone-Falls Church East has no 3 star. I think that some of the hotels in other zones may be too far away. I don't want to consider them unless forced to, because I can't get anything in my budget at Tyson's.Hotwire has a 3
TravelGuy Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 I suspect that the Hotwire 2* might be the Best Western Westpark, but I'm not certain. In any event, it would make a good cancelable backup, as they've got a rate of $134 on their website.You might be able to get a 3* on Priceline for somewhere in the rage of $55-70, but you're going to need some luck. The mostly likely hotel to come up based upon recent trends is the Tysons Marriott.
careycanary Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Posted April 29, 2005 That could be my back-up plan although if I'm going to spend $126, I would rather it be at a 3*. Does anyone know anything about the 2 * hotels in Tysons? There are no reviews anywhere that I can find, and I don't see any bidding on them here.
careycanary Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Posted April 29, 2005 I'm looking at the Tyson's Corner Zone again on Priceline. Does anyone know what the 2
thereuare Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 We only have information on what has been reported, which is in our hotel lists. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
careycanary Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Posted April 29, 2005 Okay, I think I'm ready. Looking around I think I know what the possible 2
thereuare Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 What is the rate of your alternative, the Best Western at $135/nite?What is your maximum bid? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
careycanary Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Posted April 29, 2005 As I indicated in my first post, my max is $125- since I had a back-up at $189(out of the area). But now I can use the best western as a back-up at $135.
thereuare Posted April 30, 2005 Report Posted April 30, 2005 Select 3* Tyson's Corner...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $85, if rejected closer browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Tyson's Corner and re-bid zone2...Bid $95, if rejected closer browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Tyson's Corner and re-bid zone3...Bid $105, if rejected closer browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Tyson's Corner and re-bid zone1 and re-bid zone2...Bid $110, if rejected closer browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Tyson's Corner and re-bid zone1 and re-bid zone3...Bid $115, if rejected closer browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Tyson's Corner and re-bid zone1 and re-bid zone2...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $125.If the above is rejected...Select 2.5* Tyson's Corner...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $125.Any questions feel free to ask.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
careycanary Posted April 30, 2005 Author Report Posted April 30, 2005 Followed your instructions and made my first bid at $75. :) Congratulations, you got your price of $75 for a 3-star hotel room. Marriott at Tysons Corner!!! Thank You very much!!!carey
thereuare Posted April 30, 2005 Report Posted April 30, 2005 Glad it worked out for you... certainly better than $135 for the Best Western!Sounds as if this will work out well, location-wise, for your plans.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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