Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Detroit (Downtown) Greektown Hotel and Casino

[andyrewne]

I've never stayed in Detroit and I would appreciate help on getting one room - must be near the airport at 3.5 or 4 * from 11/19 to 11/20.

If I can't get a good deal on a nice room, I'll just buy one off the rack so I can cancel if my plans change. Thanks everyone for your help.

[thereuare]

What do you consider to be a 'good deal' to use as your maximum bid? Are you willing to pay more for a 4* hotel vs. a 3.5* hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this stay?

Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. (and please click this PRICELINE link before replying)

[andyrewne]

I would like the least expensive 3.5* or better. I wouldn't want to pay more for a 4 *, unless you talk me into something spectacular. :) Thanks.

[hohogap]

I was successful last spring on a 4* which was the Westin in the DTW airport. If you like to be close and inside the airport, it's a great bid, even if it costs a bit more. Gary

[thereuare]

What do you consider to be a 'good deal' to use as your maximum bid?

What is your maximum bid for this trip?

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

[andyrewne]

Oops - sorry about that. No more than $70/nt. If I can't do that, I'll stay somewhere less expensive.

[thereuare]

With a little bit of time on your side, i would bid as follows:

At the 3.5* level you have ONE 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 3.5* DTW...

Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $50

If the above is rejected wait 24 hours (and please start your bidding with a PRICELINE link on the board... not thru any email priceline may send informing you that you're able to bid again)

Select 3.5* DTW...

Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $60

If the above is rejected wait 24 hours (and please start your bidding with a PRICELINE link on the board... not thru any email priceline may send informing you that you're able to bid again)

Select 3.5* DTW...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $70

Any 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.

[andyrewne]

Changed plans to stay in downtown detroit. Please see new post.

[andyrewne]

Had some time on my side and started at $65 to stay downtown at 3.5 or 4* hotel.

Slowly (using free bid zones) and betterbidding PRICELINE link, worked my way up to $80 with no luck. I was losing patience, so increased bid from $80 to $90 and got the Greektown Hotel and Casino. Best rate online I could find was $129.00. I'm very please with hotel & location.

PS - I'm travelling up to Ann Arbor to see my Huskers take on your Wolverines. We decided to spend an extra night in Detroit. Thanks for all you help. Go Big Red. :)

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Definitely a good deal for this Detroit property. Hope you are looking forward to your stay.

Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.

[thereuare]

PS - I'm travelling up to Ann Arbor to see my Huskers take on your Wolverines.

Enjoy your stay... but i won't wish you luck :P

I was at opening day this year (took may little girls to their first game... they had a blast and it can only get better considering that was the game where it started about 95 degrees and sunny and then a storm came thru to make it about 65 degrees, cold, and wet! I've never seen it before, but they called the game on account of the weather midway thru the third quarter. At least we have a story to tell and they experienced some Michigan history!

Have fun at the game and enjoy the Big House... if you've never been it's a great stadium. Regardless of the outcome, it should be an excellent game.

[andyrewne]

Thanks again! The Big House has always been on my bucket list - never thought I'd see the Huskers play there, so this is extra special. Let's hope I get to see a full four quarters of this game and no weather delays.