Priceline Hotel: 3* Memphis (Downtown) Marriott

[STLtraveler]

Planning on heading to Memphis for 2 nights from 6/18 to 6/20. I want to stay in the downtown area and see that the 2 hotels that people have received through priceline are the Radisson and Marriot. I greatly prefer the Radisson over the Marriot (mainly because of location). Is there a way to determine which one Priceline is offering me when bidding?

I am new to Priceline/Hotwire bidding.

Thank you.

[thereuare]

You can not know which one, if either, you will win. If you could, then nobody would book directly with the hotel.

Are your dates above firm or are you flying standby and aren't yet sure of the arrival date?

[STLtraveler]

Driving in. Those days are pretty firm. Either 6/18 to 6/20 or 6/17 to 6/19. I just saw that the trolley goes right by the marriott, so either hotel would work great for us. As soon as I get the "go-ahead" from my girlfriend then I'll try it out and post my results.

What price should I go in at? How high in increments should I go up at a time?

[thereuare]

Let us know when you get permission, i mean the 'go ahead', from your girlfriend :)

(sorry, it's been a rough few days and i needed the laugh)

Strategies may differ depending upon the actual dates you choose, and rates can change between now and when you are ready to bid... to avoid duplicating our efforts let us know when your plans and dates are firm and we'll suggest a strategy at that time.

[STLtraveler]

My "keeper" has given me "permission" to visit Memphis from 6/17 to 6/19. I would like to start bidding today for a 3* upscale room in the downtown vicinity.

What is the best strategy to go about this?

[thereuare]

Do you have a maximum bid in mind?

[STLtraveler]

$100. I'm not sure what is reasonable though. The best price I found on the Marriott and Radisson is $170 per night and $161 per night, respectively.

Obviously, the lower the better. I would be extremely happy to pay about $75 per night.

Your thoughts?

Is there a fee (other than taxes) on top of my accepted bid?

[thereuare]

At the 3* level you have three re-bid zones available. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read RE-BIDDING EXPLAINED and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board.

Select 3* Downtown...

Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $60, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 3* Downtown and re-bid zone3...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $75.

Give the above a shot and we'll take it from there.

Any questions feel free to ask.

[STLtraveler]

Okay...all I have to say is that you and this site are awesome!!!! I got the Marriott for $65/night by using your method below.

I will post my results and your method under Tennessee/Priceline.

Thank you, thank you, thank you....

btw...I went through savingsbarn.com my first go-around, but forgot to my 2nd time when I hit got the bid. I will make sure to do so for future bids. I was concentrating too hard on not messing up.

[STLtraveler]

First time using Priceline and I couldn't of asked for more out of it or this wonderful website.

Here's how it went:

Bid $50 for downtown....rejected

Added another zone with no 3* pluses

Rebid $55...rejected

Added another zone with no 3* pluses

Rebid $60...rejected

Closed out of priceline.

Bid $65 for downtown and another zone

ACCEPTED

Your Offer Price: $65.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 2

Subtotal: $130.00

Taxes & Service Fees:

$29.49

Total Charges: $159.49

****best rate for this place over this weekend on most other travel sites: $179/night (before taxes)

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win!!

Glad to see/hear you were successful and got a great rate at this property.

Enjoy your stay.