Geeedavey Posted August 31, 2011 Report Posted August 31, 2011 I haven't used Priceline in at least 5 years so I'm looking for advice. I'm looking for a room 3 nights, Fri 10/21/11 - Mon 10/24/11, French Quarter only. Budget is about $150 per night. I want to stay in a nice place, at least 3 stars.A representative slection of prices for those dates that I see are:Crowne Plaza $233Wyndham $223Marriott $317Holiday Inn $269Ramada $262French market Inn $155Chateau Dupay $169Prices were all from Orbitz.So far I put on a few low bids I knew would not be accepted to re-familiarize myself with the process. I bid up to $82 on a 4 star and $77 for a 3.5 star.My questions is when should I start bidding seriously? One consideration is that there is Saints home game Sunday night, Oct 23rd. One hotel, the Omni, had no availability for my dates, and that was on the hotel website itself.
thereuare Posted August 31, 2011 Report Posted August 31, 2011 My questions is when should I start bidding seriously?Why not now?? Given the Saints game, you're only interested in one zone, and one of the hotels in the area is already sold-out... why wouldn't you begin bidding (more seriously) now?Given you mention you're willing to accept a 3* hotel, but you have first bid at the 4* and 3.5* levels (and don't appear to have bid 3* yet) i assume you're willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel? How high are you willing to bid for a 4* before lowing your bid for a 3.5*? How high for a 3.5* before lowering your bid for a 3*?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
Geeedavey Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Posted September 1, 2011 I would bid up to $110 for 4 star, $100 for 3.5 star, and $75 for 3 star. I do have the Entertainment Coupon, which addes $6.67 per day for three days. The amounts I put are prior to using the coupon.
thereuare Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones; at the 3.5* level you have THREE re-bid zones; at the 3* 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.Note my prices are total including any bonus money or rebates, and since you're adding an odd number, i've gotten close to your limit adn you're of course free to stop at whatever dollar value you choose...Select 4* French Quarter...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* French Quarter...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* French Quarter...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70If the above is rejected, wait 24 hours and repeat as follows, once again starting with the board link to PRICELINE:Select 4* French Quarter...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* French Quarter...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 3* French Quarter...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85Any questions feel free to ask.Please note that you can still use your Bonus Cash along with the board's PRICELINE links as follows...1) click the PRICELINE link on the board2) go to the MY PROFILE >> MY REWARDS link at the top right of their home page3) use the bonus money link in the MY REWARDS section of your profile (not a link from an email) and bid as usualGood 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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