RD2015 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 REJECTED:8/1/11-8/6/11Bid $120 for 4 star hotels in: Civic Center South - Hayes Valley Financial District - EmbarcaderoFisherman's Wharf SOMA - Moscone Center Union Square East Union Square West - Nob Hill What should I do?
Colfax Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding, RD2015.Priceline doesn't offer 4* bidding in Civic Center South or Fisherman's Wharf.Are you interested in trying for a 3.5* in Fisherman's Wharf? If so let us know your bidding limit for 3.5* and someone will offer a strategy.Please use these HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links for your purchases.
RD2015 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Posted July 13, 2011 I guess I didn't fully understand the free rebid zone concept. What are the non-4* zones?I'm looking for 3.5* or better preferably in union sq area/downtown. My budget is about $125/night.
RD2015 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Posted July 13, 2011 I think I just answered my own question by looking at the grayed out stars on priceline: the non-4* areas are:Civic Center South - Hayes Valley Fisherman's Wharf Japan Town - Civic Center NorthMarina - Lombard StreetSFO North - San Bruno South San FranciscoSo I guess that means I can rebid for free 6 times if I'm looking for a hotel in union square.
thereuare Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 It's not clear from your post above... are you bidding for a 4* hotel up to your limit... or for the least expensive 3.5* or better hotel up to your limit? You'll have different re-bid zones depending upon whether you're bidding 3.5* or 4*. Let us know and we'll then confirm your re-bid zones... or if you're confused based upon my latest comment just post back and we'll explain further.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
RD2015 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Posted July 13, 2011 Hi,I guess I'd first like to try up to about $125 for the 4 stars, and then if not possible, the lowest price I can get for 3 and 1/2.
thereuare Posted July 14, 2011 Report Posted July 14, 2011 To confirm you're looking to bid 4* in the Financial, SOMA, USE or USW zones.I think your budget may be a bit tough for a 4* but to try that first:As indicated above, at the 4* level you have SIX re-bid zones.Select 4* USE and USW...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Financial and SOMA...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* USE and Financial...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* USW and SOMA...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* USE and SOMA...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Financial and USW...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* USE and USW and Financial and SOMA...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected we'll revise to try for a 3.5* property.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
RD2015 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Posted July 14, 2011 Followed your directions to the letter, they aren't biting even at $130. Is this a time issue, or should I start trying my luck with the 3 and 1/2*?
Colfax Posted July 14, 2011 Report Posted July 14, 2011 $130 may be enough closer to your dates. Noone can predict if rates will go up or down. You've still got 2+ weeks to go if you want to keep trying for 4* awhile longer. If you want to secure something now someone can give a strategy for 3.5*. People have mixed opinions about the 3.5* Club Quarters in Embarcadero zone, so check TripAdvisor reviews for that hotel to help you decide if you want to include Embarcadero zone in your 3.5* bidding.
thereuare Posted July 14, 2011 Report Posted July 14, 2011 I'll add to the above that currently i do think you have a good chance at a 3.5* at $125 or less, so if you do want to move forward for a 3.5* property, let us know if you want to include the Financial-Embarcadero zone or not (and i'm assuming you'll now include Civic Center South and Fishermans Wharf... but please confirm) 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
RD2015 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Posted July 15, 2011 Yea I guess it'd be best to avoid club quarters. What's the strategy for 3.5*?
thereuare Posted July 16, 2011 Report Posted July 16, 2011 To confirm, at the 3.5* level you're now bidding: SOMA, USE, USW, Civic Center, Fishermans WharfAlthough i'm seeing less inventory now then when i checked 2 days ago, i'd give it a try as follows:At the 3.5* level you have FIVE 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 3.5* USE, USW, Fishermans Wharf...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* SOMA and Civic Center..Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* USE, USW, Fishermans Wharf, SOMA...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* USE, USW, Fishermans Wharf, Civic Center...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* USE, USW, Fishermans Wharf, Civic Center, SOMA...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125Any 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
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