Ramo Posted April 12, 2011 Report Posted April 12, 2011 Hi. I'm new to this site and new to Priceline. I want to stay in a 4* hotel in USE. I've been reading this site and it looks like thru Priceline my options are Westin St Francis, Grand Hyatt, or the Taj. I prefer the Westin. I've tried two bids so far with no luck, $90 and $100. Any suggestions? Does the price normally go up the closer you get to the date of the stay?Thx
thereuare Posted April 12, 2011 Report Posted April 12, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please start by reading your messagesThere is no telling if rates will come down... or go even higher, between now and your stay, but with only 5 days to go before you're arrival i'd say you're already "pretty close" to check-in date.I'm guessing you'll need to go another $20-$30 to be successful for a 4* in the USE zone... what is your maximum bid?Also, are you familiar with re-bidding? See this thread: Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones before bidding.Once you have confirmed your re-bid zones let us know your maximum bid 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Ramo Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Posted April 12, 2011 I read the re-bidding page and found it useful. I just went as high as $130 with no luck in USE for 4*. I can go as high as $150, but that sounds high relative to other successes on this board. Any ideas? My first choice is the Westin St Francis.Thx
thereuare Posted April 12, 2011 Report Posted April 12, 2011 I don't believe you're too far off. 24 hours after your last rejected bid i'd re-try, using your SIX re-bid zones:Select 4* USE...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $137, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $148If the above is rejected HOTWIRE has 4* hotel offered in this zone for $152/nite with the following icons:Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, BusinessMy best guess for this would be the W Hotel or the Palace Hotel.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
Ramo Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Posted April 12, 2011 I just tried $130 again and got the Grand Hyatt. Not my first choice, but good none-the-less. Thanks for the help!
AaronJB Posted April 12, 2011 Report Posted April 12, 2011 Congrats on your success. :)Sorry to hear that the Grand Hyatt wasn't what you'd hoped, but a nice rate and glad you are satisfied.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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