Priceline Hotel: looking for rooms April 8-April 10 SF

[luke12]

Need help ...I am looking for 1 room April 8 to April 10 in SF downtown area( SOMA, Union Square)..4* hotels

tried Priceline today with started $95 and ended $125 still rejected.

it said that the median price is $261..should I start bidding hire tomorrow?

I never used Priceline before so not sure how to to this

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Exactly which PRICELINE zones did you bid (ie- "Union Square" isn't a PRICELINE zone... there is USE and USW) Did you add a new zone after each rejected bid? What is your maximum bid for this stay?

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

[luke12]

I chose SOMA, then USW, USE

[thereuare]

I'm guessing you may be able to get a 4* somewhere in the $120-$140 range... what is your maximum bid 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.

[luke12]

I am interested in Intercontinental....which area are you suggesting?

I am ok with $140

[thereuare]

I am interested in Intercontinental...

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.

Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.

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

[luke12]

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.

Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.

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

I am ok then if not Intercon as long as 4* in Soma area..or USW/USE....I tried Priceline again today and bid up to $140 still nothing for April 8...only 1 night

[luke12]

Union Squar East Area 4* $160 April 8 to April 9

Pool

Gym

business center

high speed internet

restaurant

90% customer review

what hotel is this?

[yellowdog]

luke12

Please keep all posts in the same thread since posts are for the same stay. We will edit and move your thread in the end.

This is a match for both Palace and W hotel. For the moment can't we narrow down the result for you. You need to have an open mind for both hotels if booking this property.

Please use the site's HOTWIRE link, and let us know how it goes or if you need any additional help with your stay.

Yellowdog.

[Colfax]

LastMinuteTravel has a 4.5* Downtown for $142.55 that looks like the Marriott Marquis. On Priceline Marriott's in SOMA zone.

The Marquis is "On Request", so the hotel has to approve your reservation, which can take a day. Rates are relatively high for your dates, so this $142 looks like a good deal, if you're interested.

Also you didn't mention Embaracadero-Financial zone but lately that's where some of the best deals have been. It's only a $5 or $6 cab ride to the other zones, so could be worthwhile if you get accepted there for $100 or so.

[luke12]

I checked from Le Meridien website, they have promotion non refundable start from $139 with city view..and I am thinking about getting the bay view for $159 with tax will be around $180/night ..do you think I should do it?

the parking is about $50/night...or any recommendation on parking garage?

[AaronJB]

I checked from Le Meridien website, they have promotion non refundable start from $139 with city view..and I am thinking about getting the bay view for $159 with tax will be around $180/night ..do you think I should do it?

the parking is about $50/night...or any recommendation on parking garage?

If you use coupon code BRIGHT11 ($10 per night), the Le Meridien is $129 on Expedia.

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

[luke12]

we stayed at the Le Meridien and paid $159/per night through the hotel and parked in the hotel garage..it was great..

I am looking for hotel in July in Southern California area which near to the beach..any idea? and should I post a new topic or use the same?

[AaronJB]

Thank you for closing the thread.

Please start a new thread for your next stay.