newbee Posted April 18, 2011 Report Posted April 18, 2011 Hi, I'm needing 2 rooms for 8/18/2011-->8/22/2011 in either North Michigan Ave - River North Area or Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area either 3 1/2* or 4*. My budget is $80-$100 per night per room. Is it too soon to start bidding or what time frame is the ideal bid time?
thereuare Posted April 18, 2011 Report Posted April 18, 2011 I think your budget should be fine... did you want to try for a 4* first up to your limit, then if rejected try for a 3.5* OR is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this stay?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
newbee Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Posted April 19, 2011 I think I'll go 4* up to my limit and then try 3.5* after that. Do you think I should start bidding now or wait a month or more. When would the best availability probably be?
thereuare Posted April 20, 2011 Report Posted April 20, 2011 Nobody can say of rates will come down... or go even higher, between now and your stay. But i think under $100 for a 4* hotel in Chicago is a pretty good deal and if your plans are firm i'd think there is more risk that price move higher then them heading much lower.At the 4* level in Chicago you have SIX 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* NMA...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Loop...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* NMA and Loop...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any 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
newbee Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Posted April 25, 2011 Nobody can say of rates will come down... or go even higher, between now and your stay. But i think under $100 for a 4* hotel in Chicago is a pretty good deal and if your plans are firm i'd think there is more risk that price move higher then them heading much lower.At the 4* level in Chicago you have SIX 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* NMA...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Loop...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* NMA and Loop...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any 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.That worked, thanks! Got the Hotel Felix for $88. I'll post in the Priceline - Illinois forum too. Used the link! :)
newbee Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Posted April 25, 2011 4 people in 2 rooms for 8/18 - 8/22 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $88.00Subtotal: $704.00Taxes & Fees: $122.80Total Charges*: $826.80I used the PRICELINE link and I'm happy with this price for that weekend!
yellowdog Posted April 25, 2011 Report Posted April 25, 2011 newbeeCongratulations on your success!Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding :) We hope you're satisfied with the outcome and will like the hotel.Enjoy your stay.Yellowdog.
AaronJB Posted April 25, 2011 Report Posted April 25, 2011 I believe the air/water show is during this period - if so, worth seeing if you're looking for something to do. Additionally, as I've noted previously for this property, there's a very nice Whole Foods 2 blocks due East for quick snacks/drinks.
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