TravelPhotographer Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Just started with conservative bids:Zones 1-2-3 (simultaneously)4* $50x, 3.5* $45x, Will go up as needed, but doesanyone know if there is bed-fillingmajor event that weekend for those zones?Does one football game still leave lotsof vacancies in N.O.?Hoping to snag 4* under $62, 3.5* under $55?What public transportation is there betweenthese three zones other than taxi?Does N.O. have bike sharing stations yet?Advice appreciated. Link to comment
swag Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 No bike-sharing, sorry. You can rent a bike, Bicycle Michael's is pretty convenient, jus two blocks outside the FQ. http://www.bicyclemichaels.com/rentals.php Anything within the FQ, DT, CC districts is walkable in about a half hour, end-to-end. There's also decent public transit, including buses and streetcars, see www.norta.com for details. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Rates do look a bit on the high side for these dates, although not terrible. For a 4* in these zones, I think you're likely looking at around $75-85, with French Quarter requiring a moderately higher bid.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
TravelPhotographer Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 >> For a 4* in these zones, I think you're likely looking at around $75-85Thanks for info. Is that based on Hotwire prices? Is it possible to establish typical difference between Hotwire offer vs. Priceline winning bid?Today's losing bids:Zones 1-2-34* : $52,54,563.5* : $47,49,51,533* : $45,48,50 Link to comment
thereuare Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 You can sometimes get a general feel of prices from HOTWIRE, but the problem in doing so is that each rates hotels differently... so the 4* hotel you see on HOTWIRE may only be 3.5* rated on PRICELINE, and therefore using the price of the 4* HOTWIRE hotel to determine what you would need to bid for a 4* hotel on PRICELINE would be flawed from the onset.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
TravelPhotographer Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Using your PRICELINE link above!Marriott New Orleans Convention Center859 Convention Center BoulevardRooms: 1 room Summary of ChargesRoom Cost (avg. per room, per night): $56.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Guests Per Room: 2 Number of Nights: 3 Room Subtotal: $168.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $34.71 (USD) Total Room Cost: $202.71 (USD) Bidding, switched between star levels before winning 4*@$56:Zones 1-2-3 simultaneously4* : $54 (+9 offer), 55x, 56-win!!3.5*: $50 (+13 offer), 54 (+9 offer)3* : $48 (+15 offer)Note: E2 bus between airport & downtown in 35 minutes only $2 Link to comment
AaronJB Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Congrats on your success. :)Excellent deal for this New Orleans property! Hope you are pleased with the result and are looking forward to your stay.Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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