Priceline Hotel: 3* or better 6/24 - 7/02 Embarcadero, Fishermans Wharf, Union Square,

[Plookhead]

Basically I'm looking for a good place to stay anywhere convenient.

Used the free rebid zones and went up as high as $118 for 3.5* and up.

Retried bidding while lowering to 3* and went as high as $101 and still no luck.

I also tried to split my stay and no luck. Anyone got something interesting?

Hotwire has a 3.5* for 134$ but that's more than I'd like to pay. I also would like to avoid the Powell Hotel based on the reviews so I wont risk a 3* in Union Square on Hotwire.

[Colfax]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

1) Is one bed enough? Priceline only guarantees one bed. If you need two beds Hotwire might be the better choice.

2) In which zones did you bid to $118 for 3.5*? In which zones did you bid to $101 for 3*? (Priceline doesn't have a "Union Square" zone. Did you bid in USE and USW both?)

3) The Powell Hotel is rated 2.5* on Priceline, so you won't win it bidding 3* in USE or USW. Priceline never downgrades a bid.

Please use these HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links for your purchases.

[Plookhead]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

1) Is one bed enough? Priceline only guarantees one bed. If you need two beds Hotwire might be the better choice.

Yes, one bed is perfect.

2) In which zones did you bid to $118 for 3.5*? In which zones did you bid to $101 for 3*? (Priceline doesn't have a "Union Square" zone. Did you bid in USE and USW both?)

3.5* zones (last bid incl free rebid zones): SOMA - Moscone Center, Marina - Lombard Street, South San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf, Civic Center South - Hayes Valley, Union Square East, Union Square West - Nob Hill, SFO North - San Bruno, Japan Town - Civic Center North, Financial District - Embarcadero

3* zones (last bid incl free rebid zones): Fisherman's Wharf, Marina - Lombard Street, SOMA - Moscone Center, Financial District - Embarcadero, Union Square East, Japan Town - Civic Center North

3) The Powell Hotel is rated 2.5* on Priceline, so you won't win it bidding 3* in USE or USW. Priceline never downgrades a bid.

Please use these HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links for your purchases.

Thanks!

edit: should have previewed, fixed problem with quotes.

[thereuare]

At the 3.5* level which zones (not including re-bid zones) are acceptable? At the 3* level which zones (not including re-bid zoens) are acceptable?

When you split the bid, which date combintions did you try?

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

[Plookhead]

I got tired after 4 days of fishing for a potential deal on priceline and hotwire and Travelocity top secret hotels. It felt like this period is too busy so no real deals are in sight.

Ended up booking a 2* hotel directly through a Travel Agency.

I booked The Baldwin Hotel at 111$ per night. Its got good reviews and good location. This was their last room at that price for my dates. (its now 10$ more per night from what I can see).

Thanks for reading.

[slruud]

You could have gotten the 3* Whitcomb for $107/nite on Lastminutetravel.com.

[Colfax]

Baldwin's a really good location in USE, almost next to the Chinatown Gate. I stayed there once and for clean basic accomodation I liked it, even though Priceline rates the Baldwin 2*. It doesn't have much of a lobby, and no bar or restaurant, but there are so many places nearby you don't really need those on premises. Have fun!

[Gallus50]

Hey Plookhead - I'm glad you're happy with your reservation, but I'm pretty sure you're leaving money on the table.

If you have a little more patience and persistence, you can probably get a higher rated hotel for less, whether it's with HW, LMT or PL. If your reservation is cancellable, you might want to keep looking.

But if the $$$ is not as important as your peace of mind, you made the right decision.