Priceline Hotel: Paris

[milec]

Hi, I have tried several Priceline bids for Paris Oct 1 to 4th - 2011, 4 stars most areas up to $185 and all my bids have been rejected. Do you have any bidding strategies for 3 or 4 stars? We are looking for 2 rooms, good location, and good value. Thanks for your help!

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

What would be your desired budget per night, and which zones would be acceptable?

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[milec]

Eiffel, Champs, St Germain, OQE, OQW - Budget around $150. Thanks for your advise!

[thereuare]

... 4 stars... up to $185 and all my bids have been rejected.

Budget around $150.

Given that your 4* bids up to $185 have been rejected, are you now looking to bid up to $150 at the 3* level?

Please confirm and we'll suggest a strategy accordingly.

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[milec]

Yes, I will have to bid for a 3*, I am looking for the best value for the money. For a 3 start how much should I bid maximum and what strategy? Thanks

[thereuare]

Just a 'warning' if you're not familiar, but star ratings in Europe are a bit more 'generous' then they are here in the US/North America... a 3* in Paris may be closer to a 2.5* equivalent in the US.

If you're expectations are set and you're comfortable with this star rating you can try as follows:

Select 3* Eiffel...

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Champs...

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* St Germain...

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* OQE...

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* OQW...

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Eiffel and Champs and OQW...

Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* St Germain and OQE

Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* St Germain and Champs and OQW...

Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Eiffel and OQE

Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Eiffel and St Germain and OQW...

Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Champs and OQE

Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Eiffel and St Germain and Champs and OQW...

Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Eiffel and St Germain and Champs and OQE...

Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* OQE and OQW and Eiffel and St Germain...

Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* OQE and OQW and Eiffel and Champs...

Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* OQE and OQW and Eiffel and St Germain and Champs...

Bid $140

I'd start with the above, if rejected, post back and we'll revise to try again in 24 hours.

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Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[ElPal]

By the way, it is Paris Fashion Week that week which would mean that a lot of hotels would be more heavily booked with people flying in for it which may explain any difficulties.

[thereuare]

By the way, it is Paris Fashion Week that week...

Thanks for the info.

[milec]

None of my offers were accepted, therefore, we ended up booking an IBIS hotel for $155 Euros

[thereuare]

Thank you for closing this thread with your decision.

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Thanks.