Priceline Hotel: 3* San Francisco (Japantown-Civic Center North) Holiday Inn Gateway

[bobatea]

Hello,

Boyfriend and I are planning a trip to San Francisco for 4 nights, from 4/2 to 4/6.

We have a limited budget of $80/night included tax and would like to get a deal as good as possible.

Yup, sounds a bit greedy but we are students so we are on a really tight budget.

Any input for a bidding strategy would be appreciated. We would also very appreciate your recommendations regarding the area of the hotel.

So basically, the best bidding strategy for the best deal according to your opinion.

Last time we got excellent advices for your stay in NYC. Better Bidding is the best of the best:).

Thanks

[thereuare]

While i'm guessing your budget won't be enough for a 4*, you at least have a shot, and if you're looking for the best bang for your buck i'd at least try that first in the USE and USW zones. If this seems acceptable, you can try as follows:

At the 4* 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 USE and USW...

Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $80

Any questions feel free to ask. If rejected we'll weigh your next options.

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

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[bobatea]

Thanks for your reply.

If I understand you and the rebidding rules correctly, I should do the following:

Select USE

Bid $55, if rejected add zone USW

Bid $60, if rejected add zone San Francisco South (since no 4* hotel in this area).

Bid $65, if rejected add zone SFO North (no 4*)

Bid $70, if rejected add zone Japan Town (no 4*)

Bid $75, if rejected add zone Fisher Whalf (no 4*)

Bid $78, if rejected add zone Civic South (no 4*)

Bid $80

Could you please confirm whether this is correct?

Thanks again,

[Colfax]

You've named five of your six rebid zones correctly. The sixth one is Marina-Lombard.

Good luck with the strategy thereuare outlined. Please let us know how it goes.

[bobatea]

I have tried the above strategies but did not succeed. Then I tried to bid for 3.5* up to $75. No luck either.

This morning I tried 3* and got Holiday Inn Golden Gateway for $65.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you found something which works for your needs and budget. While not in you originally desired zone, glad to see the price is right, and hopefully you're pleased with the results.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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

Enjoy your stay.