Priceline Hotel: Oahu - Waikiki Beach / Marina mid-late January 2012

[jjubsama]

Hello,

I am planning visit Waikiki next January for four nights.

Tried Priceline Jan. 22-26 $85 for Waikiki Marina 4 stars - fail,

Added Waikiki Beach 4 star and gradually increased bid to $110 - fail

done this for 3 days now.

Am I bidding too low for the season?

Lowest retail price for Resort/4 stars (Prince, Hilton Village) in the area is $200-210 for mid-late January.

I was aiming for Prince but not willing pay over $100 for it...

Will pay higher for Resort/4 stars in the beach area.

How much should I go for?

[thereuare]

Rates are not that high for these dates so it may just be a bit early, but sub-$100 is often not available except at some of the slowest of times.

Are you perhaps also interested in the Waikiki Beach area or any other zone? While the Marina area is usually the least expensive, it wouldn't hurt to add include other zones which are acceptable, even if you feel you have a low chance of success.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[jjubsama]

Thanks for the reply.

Yeah I am definitely interested in Resorts and 4 stars at Waikiki Beach area as well (tried $110 4 star).

Willing to pay up to $130.

[jack300s]

I tried for the Prince a little over 2 months before my stay and had no luck. Bid up to $95. I saw numerous people catching it for $85. My dates are 11/2 - 11/5.

I waited until about 6 weeks before my dates and rebid. I bid 4* Marina $76 + $4 bonus cash on first bid and was rejected. Rebid Resort and 4* Marina at $81 + $4 Bonus cash and won the Hawaii Prince.

You may be bidding just to early. Hope this helps...

[jjubsama]

Thank you jack300s.

Yeah, it seems that I am trying a bit too early for January.

I should be patient :)