joyoustravel Posted April 6, 2011 Report Posted April 6, 2011 Hi,I'm visiting NOLA for Christmas 2011. Is it too early to start bidding now?Thanks for the advice.
AaronJB Posted April 7, 2011 Report Posted April 7, 2011 It's never too early to begin to research options if your date/s are set.If you would like assistance with your stay, please provide the exact date/s of travel and desired star rating/budget/zones.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
joyoustravel Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Posted April 8, 2011 Hi, I am looking for a 4* hotel in the downtown or french quarter area for 6 nights beginning December 24, 2011. I would like to win a bid between $50 - $80. I currently have a reservation at the New Orleans Marriott for $119/night with daily breakfast, but would like to save money with it being Christmas and all. Thanks for your help.
thereuare Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 At the 4* level you have FIVE 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 4* Downtown...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* FQ...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown and FQ...Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80Any 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
joyoustravel Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Posted April 14, 2011 Hi, I just scored the Omni Royal Crescent Hotel for $58 a night! I followed your bidding suggestion, but I started with the French Quarter. None of my offers were accepted. Then I closed out and used the PRICELINE link to go back in and started my bidding for Downtown. Right away when I enter $50, I was countered if I added $15. I rejected offer, closed out and went back in with $55. When I offered $58, my bid was accepted. I just saved over $400 in hotel costs. I hope I get a great room away from the elevators.I have to go cancel my $119/night reservation at the Marriott New Orleans.Thanks betterbidding!
joyoustravel Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Posted April 14, 2011 Hi Travelers,Today I used the bidding strategy "Michigan" from betterbidding gave me on April 8th and I won the Omni Royal Crescent Hotel for $58/night!First I started with 4* in the FQ at $50 and all my bids up to $65 were rejected. I closed out and went back in to bid in the Downtown area. As soon as I entered $50, I was countered if I added $15. I rejected that, closed out and come back through this website's link and when I got to $58, my bid was accepted.This Omni got really good reviews on tripadvisor.com so I'm happy with the win. I'm a Omni Rewards member so I will call the hotel to put my number on the reservation even though I won't get points. I've been told that putting your member number on a reservation obtained through a third party could improve the room selection you're given. It's worth a try.Thanks betterbidding, I scored big with your help! :)
thereuare Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Very nice deal! Glad to see you get this locked up well ahead of your stay and that you're pleased with the outcome.Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Recommended Posts
Register now, we have a huge community of travel enthusiasts to answer any questions you might have.
Sign In Now