Can your backup hotel be one of your target hotels?

[CdnDavidK]

In the FAQ there is a topic named "When To Book, Will Prices Go Down, etc." which suggests booking a cancellable reservation as a backup.

My questions is: Is it ok to book this backup at a hotel that's one of your target hotels that you're hoping to make a successful bid on? I'm not talking about cancelling the backup and then bidding in the hope of getting the same room at a better rate. I'm asking if having a reservation at a particular hotel will prevent Priceline from accepting a bid at that hotel (perhaps based on my name or credit card info).

PS: In the "When To Book, Will Prices Go Down, etc." topic there is a link for EasyClickTravel. This link failed for me. Is the link still valid?

[hohogap]

Not at all. Priceline doesn't know if you already have anything else booked, they just compare your bid to their available rates in your zone for your dates and at your star level.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

To answer your other question, at this time, we don't have an active link to ECT. (thanks for asking)

If you'd like help bidding for your upcoming stay please post the parameters (city, zone, dates, desired star rating, budget, etc) and we'll try to assist.

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

[CdnDavidK]

Thanks to both of you. This is a great site! I'm really looking forward to 'playing the game'.

As my upcoming trip is to Ottawa, Ontario (though not until May), I will post the details in the Canada forum.

And I will use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board always!