theorym Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Hi all,Currently trying to get either one of two choices for Seattle from July 29 to Aug 1 (With BB links, of course!)Option 1:~$50 for a Seattle Airport area hotel, 3* or higher (based on what I've seen with other bids on the BB calendar)Current rejected bids:$40, $42, $44, $45, $47, $48, $50, $52, $53Option 2:~$75 for a Seattle Downtown area hotel (Pike Place, Space Needle) also 3* or higher, and also based other BB calendar bid wins.Could also consider Lake Union since it's pretty much in the same area.Current rejected bids: $69, $75, $76This is for 2 rooms, so is it possible that it would be easier to bid for a cheaper price separately vs. bidding for them both together?Also, I believe the 29th-30th would be more expensive (Weekend) vs. the 31st (Sunday) to warrant a split bid, but overall it's not too big of a deal to lump them together, over the trouble of having different hotels.Overall, having a 2.5* hotel in the airport/downtown area isn't undesireable, but the price should be cheaper accordingly.No real interest in going 3.5* or above, unless it's downtown and the price range is max $85 a night (w/o fees, tax),.Thanks in advance for any advice/input! Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!It's been commented on here that Seattle bids have been getting to be a bit tougher to get in recent months. To sum it up though, your first two goals are either a 3* by the Airport with a $50 limit OR a 3* Downtown with a $75 limit... however, you've already bid both of these zones up to these amounts and have been turned down, correct?Based upon current rates my guess is that you'll need to be closer to $65-$70 to be successful in the Airport zone and considerably higher for Doowntown... perhaps has high as ~$150 or so.Essentially your options come down to:-wait it out and try the same bid amounts again, hoping for lower rates in the days ahead-increase your maximum bid-lower your star rating-add other nearby zones which may also be accetpableLet us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there.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 Link to comment
theorym Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Thanks for the feedback.Increasing my maximum bid would be the quickest choice.Since we'll have a car, a hotel 20 minutes or less from downtown would be preferable. I'm not sure what the price range is for the Uni.Washington area, but if it's around a target $50-60 for 3*, then that could also work.How do price range trends look for 2.5* hotels in airport and downtown?In the meantime, I'll continue trying to bid up to $60 for airport 3*. Not sure if living 3* downtown is necessary at a price range of $150. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 We don't see much bidding in the University zone, but a very quick look at rates and i don't think you're going to find what you're looking for there (although you're welcomed to try)I would be very cautious about looking at 2.5* properties in either the Airport or Downtown zone, as you'll start getting into properties which vary great in quality... there may be some 2.5* hotels which you'd be fine with, but there may be some you're not, and with PRICELINE you can't choose which type yo will get :) If you're looking for value i think bumping your Airport zone bids another $10-$20 is going to be your best bet, imo.Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.Good luck. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
theorym Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Took your advice against 2.5* properties. Currently continuing to bid up 60+ for the airport area. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Thank you for keeping us updated and please let us know if you have additional questions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
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