Priceline Hotel: 2.5* Toronto (Downtown North) Bond Place

[akram_s_s]

Hello,

I want to book a hotel room in Toronto Downtown South using Priceline or Hotwire (3* or 4*). I am attending a conference in Westin Harbour Castle, and I prefer an hotel nearby. Budget is less than $100 per night. I shopped around in Hotwire and found the prices very high in this time of the year ($160 per night and above). Am I too early or probably too late?

I would appreciate your help.

Thanks

[thereuare]

If HOTWIRE rates are that high you may have trouble with your budget with PRICELINE as well. It may not be a case of too early or too late, but rather that rates are simply a bit higher than usual for your dates.

To begin, do you want to try up to your limit first for a 4*, then try for a 3.5*, then a 3*... OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?

Also, not sure how much it will help, but is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?

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

Let us know the above and we'll advise accordingly.

[akram_s_s]

Thanks for your reply. I prefer not to split bids. I bid for 4* (up to 100), 3.5* (up to 90).,and 3* (up to 75) and all got rejected (I used the PRICELINE links on the board). I will try to bid more in few days.

Do you think it is better to wait and bid on the first week of August?

You know, I still don't understand why the dates I picked are so expensive. August usually is more expensive the Sept. Is there a big event on the dates I selected?

Thanks again for your help.

[digitalkc]

The Toronto International Film Festival is going on Sept 8-18. Lots of people will be coming in for that, I believe that is why hotel prices are much higher than usual for that time.

[akram_s_s]

The Toronto International Film Festival is going on Sept 8-18. Lots of people will be coming in for that, I believe that is why hotel prices are much higher than usual for that time.

Now things make sense. Thank you so much.

[thereuare]

digitalkc,

Thanks for the info!

akram_s_s,

Based upon the film festival, what is your current game plan?

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board for your purchases.

[akram_s_s]

Well, I made a refundable booking at ~130 per night in Super 8 Downtown Toronto. I will keep bidding 3* (or more) for $100-120 per night. I may also include Toronto Downtown North since it is not that far from Westin Harbour.

Let me know your opinion about my current plan.

Thanks everyone.

[akram_s_s]

Just for your information, after bidding $ 130 for 4*, priceline suggested that I add $35 to get a room for $165. Also, after bidding $125 for 3*, priceline suggested that I add $35 to a get a room for $160. I will keep bidding for a better deal.

[akram_s_s]

I finally got it. I won Bond Place for $110 per night. It is 2.5* in Downtown North. Excellent location and excellent review.

Of course, I used the PRICELINE link on the board.

Thank you all for your help.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you landed something within your budget for these busy dates are are pleased with the results.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.