Hotwire Hotel: Bidding Assist: MIA Airport 3.5* 12/2

[boberonicus]

Hi,

I thought I'd try this forum.

1) Want hotel in: Miami International Airport (MIA)

2) Interested in: MIA Airport only

3) Check in: 12/2/11 (Friday night)

4) Check out: 12/3/11

5) Two rooms

6) 3.5 star

7) Lowest Advance Purchase rates from each hotel's website:

$139 Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel

Sheraton NOT AVAILABLE!!!

$172 Crowne Plaza

$112 Marriott Miami Airport

$139 Embassy Suites Miami Airport

8 ) Source website(s) of lowest available rates

All from the listed hotels

9) free re-bidding zones

Aventura

Dadeland

Miami West

North Miami

Southwest Miami

10) Pricing

Have attempted up to $78 on Sunday with no success. Willing to go to $95, but need to do the math, as Marriott might be cheaper at $112 due to PL fees.

11) Yes, have read rules

12) Ready to bid Monday night

13) Will post bid. Will use link.

Thanks,

Robert

[Romelle]

$92 Priceline bid = $112.39.

So, bids of 79, 82, 85, 87, 90 and 92 would get you to the Marriott level, assuming that Marriott # already includes any taxes and fees. Toward the top end, it is sort of your choice whether a sure thing is better or you'd like to take a chance on getting a little higher priced hotel?

If the Marriott # didn't include taxes and fees, it is just a matter of using a slightly larger increment between the bidding steps.

I'm just a member, but am sure a moderator will be along pretty quickly to welcome you and help you officially.

I double-checked your free rebid zones, but it is a good idea to re-check them just before bidding.

I also took a look at Hotwire for your date, but the closest they have is a 3* at $114. And sometimes Hotwire can be a 1/2 star more generous than Priceline, so it might be more like a Priceline 2 1/2*. There also was a 2 1/2* at $86. I mention this one only because the amenities included free breakfast.

Welcome here, and hope you decide to come back again.

Romelle

[boberonicus]

$92 Priceline bid = $112.39.

So, bids of 79, 82, 85, 87, 90 and 92 would get you to the Marriott level, assuming that Marriott # already includes any taxes and fees.

Thanks, that's very useful info. I should have mentioned that none of my prices included tax. The total including tax from Marriott is $125, so that ups the bids by $10 or so. Even so, it looks like I'm quickly approaching the point of diminishing returns. I personally wouldn't bother with Priceline to save less than, say, $15 per room, as I get slotted into "construction zone hotels" about 15% of the time...

Robert

[thereuare]

Will post bid. Will use link.

We're not so formal here to require multiple form entires ;)... but please do click this PRICELINE link and reply to this thread, we'll then have a look at your trip above.

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

Thanks.

[boberonicus]

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

Used your link. Went up to $88 and no love. I think I'm done with PL on this one. Thanks for your help.

Robert

[Romelle]

Sometimes it works, and then .....

I checked HOTWIRE again for your date - still $114 for the 3*. There was a 2* at $82, but your Marriott option undoubtedly beats that.

Hope to hear from you on your next foray.

Romelle

[thereuare]

Thanks for closing this thread with your decision.

Hope we can help with any future travel plans and that you will share your wins here as well.

Enjoy your stay.