Priceline Hotel: Tips for Savannah for the Fourth?

[atlmoons]

Looking to go to Savannah for the weekend of the Fourth (Friday July 1 - Tuesday July 5). I'd like at least a 2.5 star, and I think I'd like Downtown or Midtown.

I tried low-ball bidding for 3 stars up to $66, but got rejected. What should I be aiming for in 2.5 or 3 stars?

Also, I haven't been to Savannah. Should I consider other zones for a general sight-seeing visit?

Thanks for any tips

~ atlmoons

[thereuare]

I'd like Downtown or Midtown

By 'Downtown' are you referring to the Historic-Riverfront zone? With the Holiday weekend i would suspect that at least this zone would be fairly expensive.

I'd like at least a 2.5 star...

Are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 2.5* or better for this stay?

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[atlmoons]

Yes, sorry, I was referring to the Historic-Riverfront zone. I have found that 3* rooms in that zone were from $160 - $190 retail, while a 2.5* was running around $130.

In the Midtown zone, 3* were $140-$150, and 2.5* rooms were around *120 retail. I did see a post by someone who said they have a 2.5* in the Midtown zone for less than $40 last week.

I guess my goal is the least expensive 2.5* or better. I'm just not sure how much the holiday weekend should impact my bidding strategy.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Given the rates you've quoted above, how much of a discount would you need to make purchasing a hotel 'opaque' worthwhile?

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[atlmoons]

I'm not sure what you're trying to get to? I have used name-your-own price bidding on priceline several times, so I know it's worthwhile. I was really hoping for some tips on how to book a trip to Savannah at a budget price. (Will the holiday make a discount greater than 50% unreasonable? Are the other zones in Savannah far away from the action? )

I guess I'm not asking good questions or giving you the information you need to help me. I'll keep plugging away at it. Thanks.

~atlmoons

[AaronJB]

Given the rates I'm seeing, I'm guessing you're looking at $75-95 for a 3* in the downtown zone. If you were denied at $65, I'd keep moving up by $5's.

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