vitasoy1437 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Hi, I have looked up quite a few places and the lowest seem to be $80 for a 3* room. I want to see if it is possible to bid for a 3-4* hotel room for $70 or less. Please advise how I should start. Thank you.
thereuare Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 What are the date(s) of your stay?Are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 3* (or 3.5*??) or better for this stay?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
vitasoy1437 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Posted April 1, 2011 I'll be staying from 07/21 - 26. I am trying to get a 4* room for $90 or less w/ the priceline fees included. Not sure how the bidding rates are for them in YVR. I am fine with a 3 or 3.5* hotel as well if it is about $70 or below w/ the fees included. From past experiences, PL charges like $10-20 fees correct?
thereuare Posted April 1, 2011 Report Posted April 1, 2011 I'll be staying from 07/21 - 26. I am trying to get a 4* room for $90 or less w/ the priceline fees included.This would be about a $71 maximum bid.I am fine with a 3 or 3.5* hotel as well if it is about $70 or below w/ the fees included. From past experiences, PL charges like $10-20 fees correct?This would be a maximum bid of ~$55/nite.Which would you prefer to try for first... a nicer 4* or a less expensive 3.5*/3*?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
vitasoy1437 Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Posted April 2, 2011 I'll try the 3/3.5* first. THank you!
thereuare Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 Did you want to try for a 3.5* first up to your limit or is the goal the least expensive 3* or better?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
vitasoy1437 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Posted April 12, 2011 Hi, the least expensive 3* the better =]I prefer to stay in Richmond. If I am bidding for 3*, would it be harder to get hotel that's in Richmond (Airport Area), since quite a few locations have 3* hotels.
thereuare Posted April 12, 2011 Report Posted April 12, 2011 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.Select 3* YVR...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.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
vitasoy1437 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Posted April 12, 2011 Hi, the rates I put got rejected. What should I do next? Should I go for for a higher bid for 3.5 / 4*?
thereuare Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 The star rating you select is the minimum you are willing to accept, and PRICELINE will always check to see if they can upgrade the star level you have chose... so 3.5* and 4* hotels were also checked on your previous 3* bid.If $55 is still your maximum bid you can re-try in 24 hours:Select 3* YVR...Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and keep us updated on your progress. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
vitasoy1437 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Posted April 17, 2011 Hi there, I tried the above steps and got rejected. I guess it is hard, since it's probably a high season for Vancouver hotels at that time.
thereuare Posted April 17, 2011 Report Posted April 17, 2011 What is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable hotel thru conventional booking channels?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
vitasoy1437 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Posted April 17, 2011 When I checked a few weeks ago, it was about $80+ for a 2.5* not including taxes and fees. I was told by a friend that whole houses with master bedrooms and regular bedrooms are available for rent for a few hundred dollars, and it could be split among a few friends of hers. That might be my alternative, because it is cheaper than a regular hotel room.
thereuare Posted April 17, 2011 Report Posted April 17, 2011 What hotel is the $85 rate available at and is it still available? Are you willing to bid up to this amount given that you're bidding on a higher rated hotel?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
vitasoy1437 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Posted April 17, 2011 There's a Sandman Hotel (3*) for $82 and Coast Hotel (2.5*) for $95 now. I don't think I will bid up to that amount.
thereuare Posted April 18, 2011 Report Posted April 18, 2011 If you've bid up to your limit there isn't much more you an do besides:-wait it out and try again-increase your bid price-lower your star ratingPlease use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know what you ultimately decide to do for this stay or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
vitasoy1437 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Posted June 7, 2011 Hi there, I have chosen an alternative which my friend in Vancouver will arrange for me. However, I have made another booking via your PRICELINE link to Las Vegas. I will open another post to post the acceptance of the bid!
thereuare Posted June 7, 2011 Report Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks for closing this thread with your decision for Vancouver, glad you found something that will work for your needs and budget. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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