Priceline Hotel: 4* Victoria Marriott Victoria Inner Harbor

[njg]

Offered $80 for 3* for these dates. Rejected. Will try again in 72 hours...or I may decide to deal directly with a hotel after some research. If I do I will be sure to use Betterbidding's links. :)

[Scorp]

Just wondering how you are doing with this one. :)

What are your preferences for your stay in Victoria? Location? Price?

There are some nice 4* properties that might come up around $100 or $110.

Let us know if you want some help/advice. Is this a two night stay?

[njg]

Hey Scorp,

Thanks for asking. I have been waiting to re-bid. I actually also was rejected at the 4* level @ $101. I think I will try again today. I guess location is # 1. We were in the area about 16 years ago & stayed outside of town at a place overlooking the water. As I recall, the room was somewhat like a cabin--two units in the building. The water was way below us--a beautiful view. We didn't know, however, that we had to either leave our car in line for the ferry to the Olympic Penisula overnight or else get up really early to get in line. Staying in town would've been better for that reason.

This time we are spending two nights & then heading back to Seattle for 1 night & flying home the next day. I haven't researched the ferry situation at all yet, so I don't know if that is even an issue. Also, this time we have our teenage sons with us, so being in town would be good for that reason. I'll let you know how I do on the bidding today.

[njg]

Tried again and was rejected at $110 for 4*. Then was accepted at $117, 4 *, 2 rooms, 2 nights at the Marriott Victoria Inner Harbor. Used savingsbarn.com :)

I am really looking forward to seeing Vancouver & Vancouver Island again :)

Should I begin a new topic with the success in the title, or will you edit this one, thereuare?

[thereuare]

Congratulations!

Nope, i'll take care of the title.

Thanks for the update and sharing your bid, and for using the PRICELINE links at SB to start your purchase.

Have a great stay.

[Scorp]

We didn't know, however, that we had to either leave our car in line for the ferry to the Olympic Penisula overnight or else get up really early to get in line.

It might be changing, I believe the Coho (to Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula) is starting to take advance reservations for cars. Check the FAQ at their Web site.

During the summer, Washington State Ferries also runs between Sidney (north of Victoria) and Anacortes, WA. They accept reservations on this route, see their Web site.

I hope you have a great trip!