MistryMan Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Been trying for 2 days to land a 3.5* or 4* in SF for Aug 22-24 (2 nights)Have worked up from $80 to $110/night with no success using rebidding zones etc.I would be elated to get Hyatt for $80 or even $95.Does it make a difference if I have a Canadian address?Should I start with 4* in FW then add Embarcadero or start with both then add USE/USW....Or just start higher?ThanksThis forum is amazing. I have learned so much and hopefully will get a great deal here and for LA for Aug 28-30 as well! Link to comment
MistryMan Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Got up to $117 for 4*, looks like it might cost more for a Mon-Wed stay then a Sunday night or Sat-Mon.I think I'll try starting at 3.5* at $80 tomorrow and see what happensAny advice? Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Glad you're finding the information here helpful.Rates are on the high side for these dates... assuming USE, USW, Embarcadero and FW are all acceptable at the 3.5* level, let us know your maximum bid and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
MistryMan Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Glad you're finding the information here helpful.Rates are on the high side for these dates... assuming USE, USW, Embarcadero and FW are all acceptable at the 3.5* level, let us know your maximum bid and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Yes, USE, USW, Embarcadero and FW are all acceptable at the 3.5* level, max bid would be 120, but staying under 100 is preferable. I think a strategy was posted a few days ago, but i think I didn't follow it right.Also, not sure if this is the place to post it, but I wanted to PL a car rental from Aug 24 to 30, pick up in SF city and drop off in LAX.I will always use the links posted here!Thx Link to comment
MistryMan Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Are these my 5 rebid zones for 3.5*Civic Center SouthJapan TownMarina LombardSOMA - Moscone CenterSouth SFWas going to try this strategy posted earlier:Select 3.5* USE and USW...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* FW and Embarcadero...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* USE and USW and FW...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* USE and USW and Embarcadero...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* Embarcadero, FW, USE, USW...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 $130Thoughts? Link to comment
Colfax Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 You've got four of your five rebids for 3.5* correct. SOMA-Moscone is NOT a rebid zone because S-M has 4* hotels. If you add S-M to 3.5* bids in your desired zones you could win a hotel in SOMA.Rebid zones are those that only have hotels of lower quality than you're bidding. Since you want a 3.5* you're looking for zones that only go to 3* or less. Your fifth rebid zone is SFO North-San Bruno, not SOMA.Replace SOMA with SFO North and the posted stratetgy is right. It goes higher than your limit but you stop at any point you like.Please start your 3.5* round with this PRICELINE link. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Link to comment
MistryMan Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Got all the way up to 3.5* Embarcadero, FW, USE, USW with all rebidding zones for $126 that was rejected!I kinda really want to book something soon so I can start to look at car rentals and activities.Not sure what to try next.I am a little frustrated that Sunday night is $80, but Monday to Wed seems to be extra expensive.Any strategy suggestions?I am willing to go up to $150 if I have to, but would rather not. Link to comment
MistryMan Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Club Quarters $141/night for 2 nights on 3.5* USE+USW+FW+FD with all rebid zones in play.It'll be upsetting to see people getting better deals in the next few days, but at least we have something booked and saved a little, I think.Based on reviews seems like a nice hotel, more businessy and less romantic, but great location.Certainly not how much I expected to pay, but at least its booked now.Thanks for the help everyone. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you got this stay settled and while perhaps a little more then you originally intended to pay, are overall happy with the results for this fairly busy time period in San Francisco.Thank you for sharing your win with the board.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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