Priceline Hotel: 2* Flagstaff - Sedona (Flagstaff) Howard Johnson Flagstaff I-40 Exit 198 E. Lucky Lane

[familyoutdoors]

Hello!

I am trying to figure out how to bid for a Flagstaff,AZ hotel. I need the hotel for Aug 22-25.

I am on a tight budget and will go down to a 2 star in absolutely necessary, but if I can get a nicer hotel than great!

When should I start bidding and what stragity should I use?

Thanks!

[thereuare]

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[familyoutdoors]

I would like to stay in the area of $40 to $50 per night or less.

[thereuare]

Are you willing to pay more (while still staying within your desired budget) for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 2* or better for this stay?

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[familyoutdoors]

I would ideally like to stay within my budget. Last year I was able to get Econo Lodge University for $35 per night/1 night. It was an ok place to sleep. I am not picky. Son would enjoy a pool, so possibly a nicer hotel. -But yes, budget is pretty firm. Can go up to the original budget. Possibly low 50ies. I see people getting 3* for fifty-ish

I see hotwire has 2* for $40 and $42.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Are you willing to pay more (while still staying within your desired budget) for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 2* or better for this stay?

I would ideally like to stay within my budget.

I understand you want to stay within your budget, but that's not what i'm asking so i'll try to rephrase...

What would you prefer... a 3* hotel for $48 or a 2* for $35? Both are within your budget, but the question is if you're willing pay more for the higher rated hotel?

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[familyoutdoors]

I understand you want to stay within your budget, but that's not what i'm asking so i'll try to rephrase...

What would you prefer... a 3* hotel for $48 or a 2* for $35? Both are within your budget, but the question is if you're willing pay more for the higher rated hotel?

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

I would like to stay in the nicer hotel. Sorry for not understanding...

[thereuare]

Unfortunately there are no re-bid zones at the 3*, 2.5*, or 2* levels. Your budget is on the low end, but with time on your side i would begin as follows:

Select 3* Flagstaff...

Bid $42.

If the above is rejected wait 24 hours and bid $45, if rejected wait 24 hours and bid $48, if rejected wait 24 hours and bid $51 (yes, $1 more than your limit but i'd suggest trying this amount rather than $50 as we have seen some wins at $51)

Let us know how it goes and if the above is rejected we'll revise to try at the 2.5* level.

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Godo luck.

[familyoutdoors]

Sorry, I never came back. I am doing this from memory.

 

Ended up doing a 2* Flagstaff Aug 2011 for $32.  Howard Johnson's Flagstaff I-40 Exit 198 East Lucky Lane

Thanks for your help. Time ran our and budget was tight!

[yellowdog]

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