chetanj Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 Hello,I have been a passive member of this site since 2009; I have used it to form bid strategies but I don't think I was rather efficient in my methods. I am writing today to see if someone can help with a bid strategy for bidding on 4* hotels in London, England for Sept. 9 to Sept 18. I am looking to stay in downtown/central London close to the sights. In terms of priceline zones I am willing to stay in are as follows:BloomsburyMayfair/SohoRegents ParkThe City & London BridgeI am not familiar with London, England and have selected the zones above from internet research. But i am open to suggestion, in fact, i prefer any and all suggestions with regards to an ideal location.Please help!Thanks,Chetan Jivani
AaronJB Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Please provide your desired max bid per night, and we would be happy to offer suggestions on how to proceed. Additionally, given the length of the stay, splitting your stay between two properties may be a benefit, depending on pricing for the time period. Would you be willing to split your stay, if it would be of benefit?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
chetanj Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Posted June 29, 2011 Hi Aaron,Thanks for responding to me. I am looking to bid a 150$ a night.
thereuare Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Others more familiar with this area can chime in, but i would double check "The City-London Bridge" as i believe this is usually looked to as more of a value play then a first choice.Mayfair/Soho is likely bid the most frequently (although not always successfully) and then zones East of there, such as Notting Hill and Kensington, are often looked at.Please confirm the zones you're willing to accept and we'll advise accordingly.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
chetanj Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Posted June 29, 2011 Thank you for your response, thereuare.I was wondering about the "City-London Bridge" zone. Let's take that off as an option. As for the zones that I am interested in are:BloomsburyMayfair/SohoKensingtonNotting HillRegents ParkI appreciate all your advice/help.Thanks
thereuare Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 At the 4* level you have TWO 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* Bloomsbury, Mayfair, Kensington...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Notting Hill, Regents Park...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Notting Hill, Mayfair, Kensington...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Bloomsbury, Regents Park...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Regents park, Mayfair, Kensington...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Notting Hill, Bloomsbury...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Regents Park, Mayfair, Kensington, Notting Hill...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Regents Park, Mayfair, Kensington, Bloomsbury...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Bloomsbury, Mayfair, Kensington, Notting Hill, Regents Park...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150Any 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
thereuare Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 You're welcome... good luck and let us know how it goes.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
ClairdeLune Posted July 14, 2011 Report Posted July 14, 2011 You know I have been looking at the London areas for a friend and wanted to use that strategy, and although I was leaning towards Knightsbridge, it is lumped in with Chelsea. I was concerned that they would push me into the 4 star that is way over by the harbor, which is out in no man's land. The reviews were bad for the location being far and I see that both Priceline and Hotwire are pushing this particular hotel. Hotwire lists it as their hidden hotel in Knightsbridge. So didn't want to end up there. So now aiming for the Mayfair and Kensington to stay central. Even Notting Hill (although lovely) seems like it will be a ways off if one wants to be close on foot? What do you do when there are only two choices of places and they all have four stars?The hotel name I am refering to is the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel and Spa. It's a lovely hotel with one bedroom suites for the price, but it's very far and everyone says that they have to take cabs. That is the only thing keeping me from bidding on that area.
Romelle Posted July 14, 2011 Report Posted July 14, 2011 The hotel name I was refering to is the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel and Spa. It's a lovely hotel with one bedroom suites for the price, but it's very far and everyone says that they have to take cabs. That is the only thing keeping me from bidding on that area.There are several hundred reviews for this hotel on Hotels.com and tripadvisor.com. Very positive.The hotel web site says:"The hotel offers easy access to key bus and train routes and is within walking distance to Sloane Square and Victoria Station." I do know Brit usage of walking distance is not quite the US usage of walking distance, but maybe a read through those reviews or an email to the hotel to get the exact distances might help you?Romelle
thereuare Posted July 14, 2011 Report Posted July 14, 2011 ClairdeLune,For help with your own stay please start a NEW TOPIC, and first please update/follow-up your Priceline Denver thread with whatever you ended up doing for that stay.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.THANKS! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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