cz4444 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Posted November 10, 2011 Hi, can someone please ID these 2 hotels:1)5 Star Luxury Hotel, City Hall / Marina Bay Area 5-StarCheck-In Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012Check-Out Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012Region Singapore, SingaporeCity Area: City Hall / Marina BayCheck-In Time: Guaranteed late night arrivalCheck-Out Time: Check-out times vary by hotelNumber of Rooms: 1Guaranteed Amenities: Swimming Pool, Business Center, Guest score 8/10 or higherNumber of Nights: 2Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: US$80.00 Travel Insurance: US$10.00Subtotal: US$160.00Taxes and Service Fees: US$37.26Total Charges: US$197.26 2)5 Star Luxury Hotel, Orchard Road Area 5-StarCheck-In Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012Check-Out Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012Region Singapore, SingaporeCity Area: Orchard RoadCheck-In Time: Guaranteed late night arrivalCheck-Out Time: Check-out times vary by hotelNumber of Rooms: 1Guaranteed Amenities: Swimming Pool, Free Parking, Business Center, Guest score 8/10 or higherNumber of Nights: 2Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: US$80.00 Travel Insurance: US$10.00Subtotal: US$160.00Taxes and Service Fees: US$37.26Total Charges: US$197.26 Please help! :)
thereuare Posted November 10, 2011 Report Posted November 10, 2011 The "Guaranteed Amenities" are a new feature of PRICELINE so we're still observing/learning, but i don't think you're bidding on a specific hotel... rather these are amenities that all hotels at this star level in the zone have. The idea being that you may only want a hotel with a Pool so PRICELINE may not have been an option, even though all hotels in the zone at that star rating had a pool (although there would have been no way to know this)... now, PRICELINE is letting you know that all hotels in the zone at the designated star level have a pool (so they're hoping that you bid on a hotel rather than look at HOTWIRE, Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, etc)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
cz4444 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Posted November 11, 2011 Any tips to get the Conrad to this dates? Also interesting is the Stamford for me. Thx for tipps :)
thereuare Posted November 11, 2011 Report Posted November 11, 2011 Unfortunately not. You can't bid on, avoid, or target a specific hotel when using PRICELINE, you have to be able to accept any hotel in the zone at the star level (or higher) that you choose. With HOTWIRE you can often take an educated guess as to what is being offered based upon the amenities associated with the property, but it's still a 'best guess' and no guarantees you will receive the hotel you're hoping for. As well, HOTWIRE only shows one hotel at each star level per zone, so there is a chance the hotel you're hoping for isn't the one which is offered for your particular dates.Let us know how you'd like to proceed or if we can be of further help.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
bluepig Posted November 13, 2011 Report Posted November 13, 2011 Hmm, how does one get to this "guaranteed amenities" part of Priceline? This appears to be similar to Hotwire? I'm getting ready to start bidding for an upcoming trip to Singapore and would like to understand a benchmark price (or frankly, just purchase this deal), if I can find this type of pricing. Thanks!
AaronJB Posted November 13, 2011 Report Posted November 13, 2011 Bluepig,The "guaranteed amenities" note appears when selecting star rating and does not appear in every area and may not appear for every day. This is not a way to guarantee a particular property, but is helpful in knowing that there's a (for example) pool in the possible hotel/s if one is looking for a pool.Please start a new thread for your own stay and we would be happy to help.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
cz4444 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Posted November 15, 2011 Hi,i am in Singapore from 22.03.12-24.03.12. It should be a 5*. I am interested in the Conrad and the Hilton.Any tipps how to get them? Which area should I'll choose? When should I'll start bidding? January?Thx for help :)
thereuare Posted November 15, 2011 Report Posted November 15, 2011 Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.I am interested in the Conrad and the Hilton.Any tipps how to get them?As per above:Any tips to get the Conrad to this dates?Which area should I'll choose?You can see all hotels reported to the board, and the corresponding zones, in the Priceline Hotel List.When should I'll start bidding? January?Why not now? See the related "Bid Early or Close to Check-in" link in our PRICELINE FAQ for more information on timing your bids.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
cz4444 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Posted December 13, 2011 Hi,Singapore 5* - Bidding helptried for a 5* from 22.03-24.03. Tried 85 USD, but was rejected. Areas were Marina/City Hall and Orchard road.Want the Conrad. Can somebody help with a tip?Thanks :)
thereuare Posted December 13, 2011 Report Posted December 13, 2011 Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.Want the Conrad. Can somebody help with a tip?As per above, are you willing to accept any 5* hotel in this zone OR are you only interested in the Conrad?What is your maximum bid for this stay?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
cz4444 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Posted December 14, 2011 Wanted specially the Conrad, but the Stamford will also be ok.Maximum bid will be 120 USD. Any tipps?
thereuare Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 Wanted specially the Conrad, but the Stamford will also be ok.Just like you can't choose one specific hotel, you can't limit your choices to two hotels either ;)Are you willing to accept any 5* hotels (as determined by PRICELINE) in the zone(s) that you choose? If so, which zone(s) are acceptable?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
cz4444 Posted December 15, 2011 Author Report Posted December 15, 2011 Will accept Marina Bay or Orchard Road! :) Any help?
thereuare Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 When bidding 5* in this region you have THREE re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 5* Orchard Road...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 5* City Hall...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 5* Orchard Road and City Hall...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cz4444 Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Posted December 16, 2011 City Hall 5* - 85 USD bid rejectedHow can I rebid? Do I have to wait another day?
thereuare Posted December 16, 2011 Report Posted December 16, 2011 Did you read the Priceline Re-Bidding Explained thread?If you've already read that and are confused, try this:1) Use the PRICELINE search box on the upper right of this page, enter Singapore and your dates, and click "GO".2) List each zone that is offered in this region. 3) Next to each zone list the highest star rating offered in the zone. The way to determine the highest star rating offered in the zone is by selecting the first zone i the list, then scrolling down to see the highest star rating selectable (ie- not greyed out). NEXT UNcheck the selected zone, place a checkmark in the next zone, and repeat the process for each zone in the region. Each time you take note of the highest star rating in the zone, make sure that only ONE zone is selected above.4) post your findings and we'll take it from thereIf you don't follow the above just post back and we'll break it down further. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cz4444 Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Posted January 9, 2012 Hi,tried 100 USD for City Hall/Orchard Road...rejected :/ Any help?
thereuare Posted January 10, 2012 Report Posted January 10, 2012 Have you determined and/or using your re-bid zones?If not, please follow provide the information in the post two above this one and we'll take it from there.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
cz4444 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Posted January 10, 2012 I have a problem, I always get a notice: duplicate request when I want to rebid...:/
thereuare Posted January 10, 2012 Report Posted January 10, 2012 What are you using for your re-bid zones?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
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