vladman Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Hi,I've been trying to book a room in Niagara Falls, NY (this is how Priceline defines the zone, it's number 6) for the last couple of days unsuccessfully. I've bid up to $85. It's the only zone (out of Priceline's 7) I want to stay in. It's tedious work as I only have one re-bid zone (zone 7, South Buffalo - Hamburg) as I want a minimum 3* hotel, and South Buffalo is the only one out of 7 zones without a 3* hotel. So I only have 2 bidding attempts every 24 hours.I searched for previously won hotels in the same zone, and could only find one, for a night in August, won at $72 (I think it was Sheraton). So I'm not sure why my bids are getting rejected.Do you have some tips, as to what I could do to secure a win? I don't mind going even a little bit higher than $85, but I want to make sure I'm not doing something wrong or overlooking something, and obviously, don't want to end up paying more than I should.Many thanks in advance!Vlad.
thereuare Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Rates are date specific and the hotel may have higher occupancy for your dates vs. the times when bids were accepted for less. How high are you willing to bid at this point in time?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
vladman Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Posted May 29, 2011 Hi, thanks for your response.I'm not sure to be honest, can you advise what would be a sensible maximum bid? I think probably not more than about a $100?
thereuare Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 $100 seems reasaonble (the Holdiay Inn Niagara Falls is $144/nite) and i'd try as follows, given your previous $85 rejection:Select 3* Niagara Falls NY...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95If the above is rejected wait 24 hours and re-try:Select 3* Niagara Falls NY...Bid $85, 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
dhammer Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 I'm traveling to Niagara Falls the same date with my wifeDid you find a hotel?If so, can you give me the detailsThanks
thereuare Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 dhammer,Welcome to BetterBidding!Please start by reading your messages.Since you only have 3 days before your arrival, if you'd like help with this stay, feel free to start a NEW TOPIC.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
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