PegPowell Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 I have tried a few times using some of the strategies as I understand them. I haven't had any luck. Can you help? I am looking for one room on July 15-one night. I would like a 4 star in downtown Portland. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!What amounts have you already tried which failed? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
PegPowell Posted June 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 On Friday, June 10, I tried $55, added No. Harbor and bid at $60, added PDX and bid at $65. On Monday, June 6, I think I had bid up to $80 with no luck. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 At the 4* level you have 7 re-bid zones available.I would proceed as follows:Select 4* Downtown...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $83, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85.I would not bid higher than $85 at this point in time. If the above is rejected the Westin has a $129 cancellable rate on their website and i would reserve that as a back-up and continue to try Priceline. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
PegPowell Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 First bid of $70 was rejected. Added zone and Re-bid of $75 was rejected. Added zone and rebid of $80 was accepted. Used SavingsBarn.com. Congratulations, you got your price of $80for a 4star hotel room. The Westin PortlandDowntown PortlandCheck-In Date: Fri., Jul 15, 2005Check-Out Date: Sat., Jul 16, 2005 Your Offer Price: $80Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $80 Taxes andService Fees: $17.79 Total Charges: $97.79 Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Congratulations on your win!Thank you for sharing your results with the board and for using the SavingsBarn.com site to begin your purchase.This seems to be a typical rate for this property.Have a great stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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