princejci Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Looking to stay in downtown Ottawa on 7/9/05 for 2 nights. Thinking at posibly staying at Ottawa Marriott. Could use some help in placing the best bid for this hotel or if someone could reccommend another? I will be traveling with 2 teenage kids and myself. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!With Priceline you can't bid for a specific hotel, you have to be willing to accept any hotel in the zone at the minimum star quality you choose... is that a condition you are willing to accept.As well, Priceline only guarantees double occupancy. Many use it for more than double occupancy, and you can call the hotel after your bid is accepted and request a room with two beds, but this is only a request and your actual room type will be assigned at check-in. Not sure if you're willing to chance it or not.Hotwire does allow you to select up to quad occupancy.Let us know your thoughts and we'll advise accordingly. If you do need to book direct, please use our MARRIOTT link to begin your purchase. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
princejci Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 We could get by with double occupancy, we would just like to get a decent hotel at a low price in downtown ottawa. Thanks for your help! Link to comment
princejci Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 We would also consider staying in Montreal that weekend, but it looks like prices in Montreal are higher. Can we get something for around $50 US in either city downtown? Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 What is the minium star rating you are willing to accept? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
princejci Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 a nice 2.5 or 3 star Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Select 2.5* Ottawa...Bid $45.If rejected wait 72 hours and try again at $48.Any questions feel free to ask.Let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
princejci Posted June 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Bid $45 for 3* in DT Ottawa was rejectedBid $45 for 2 1/2* was exceptedthanks for the help! Link to comment
princejci Posted June 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Forgot to tell that my bid was excepted for the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa. Total price for 2 nights was $106.06 Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Congratulations on your win!Thank you for following-up and letting us know your results. I think you got a good deal for this property and we're happy to have helped!Enjoy your 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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