Priceline Hotel: 5* London (Mayfair - Soho) Sofitel St. James

[Rissa2011]

Hi,

We would like to stay around Mayfair/Soho area and would like help on identifying this hotel:

5-star Hotel in Mayfair - Soho

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Boutique Hotel

Property offers a distinctive, unique or eclectic atmosphere. Many boutique hotels are smaller, hip properties in an urban setting, or renovated hotels with historical flair. Smoke Free Rooms

Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free. Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Spa Services

Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.

Thanks,

Rissa

[Rissa2011]

Hi,

We are planning a trip to London, Paris and Italy. I would like to book London first between 5/1 to 5/4 with a max. amount of $180-$200 per night. Ideally, we would like to stay around Mayfair/Soho. Is this a realistic amount for a 5 star through Priceline? I also have a post on the Hotwire forum requesting for help in identifying a hotel. Any tips on pricing and strategy would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Rissa

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

For future posts, please post only the amenity names (and not the descriptions) as you can see how much easier it is to read and helps minimize the chance that we'll miss an amenity when researching your trip.

5-star Hotel in Mayfair - Soho

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Boutique Hotel

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Spa Services

Unfortunately this property has not yet been reported to the board. I did give a search, but given the non-descript amenities and the number of hotels in the area, i wasn't able to gain any insight into this one.

It does have a very good 4.5/5.0 Tripadivsor rating which is very good, so i don't think there would be any issue in terms of quality, but i don't have a grasp of which one it may be or the location within the zone.

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

Let us know whatever you decide to do for this stay or if we can be of further help.

[thereuare]

I would like to book London first between 5/1 to 5/4 with a max. amount of $180-$200 per night.

I have just merged your threads, please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

The HOTWIRE property i just researches above is priced (on my search) at $266/nite, so is this not an option for you since it's over your $200 maximum bid?

$200 for a 5* hotel would be in the right 'ballpark'... it may take a bit more or perhaps a little less. Did you want to start by looking for a 5* hotel in this zone up to $200?

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

[Rissa2011]

Thank you! The answer is yes, I would like to keep it up to $200 for this area for a 5 star. Any guidance on bidding strategies would help.

Rissa

[thereuare]

At the 5* level you have FOUR 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.

(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)

Select 5* Mayfair-Soho...

Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Mayfair-Soho and re-bid zone3...

Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Mayfair-Soho and re-bid zone4...

Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Mayfair-Soho and re-bid zone3 and re-bid zone4...

Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $200

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.

[Rissa2011]

Hi,

I am a little confused with this strategy. I've added a re-bid zone before after being rejected. However, once I've used up Mayfair/Soho and then add rebid zone3, how do I re-bid on zone1 again?

Thanks,

Rissa

[thereuare]

...once I've used up Mayfair/Soho and then add rebid zone3, how do I re-bid on zone1 again?

It's a new combination... you never bid re-bid zone1 and re-bid zone3 together. If this isn't clear let us know and we'll try to clarify further to avoid any potential mistakes.

Do you want to confirm your re-bid zones with the board?

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

[Rissa2011]

It's a new combination... you never bid re-bid zone1 and re-bid zone3 together. If this isn't clear let us know and we'll try to clarify further to avoid any potential mistakes.

Do you want to confirm your re-bid zones with the board?

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

Yes, if possible, please clarify further. Detailed examples would be great as I understand better this way.

And yes to confirming re-bid zones with the board.

Thanks,

Rissa

[Rissa2011]

Yes, if possible, please clarify further. Detailed examples would be great as I understand better this way.

And yes to confirming re-bid zones with the board.

Thanks,

Rissa

Sorry, just understood the question: Does this look right?

Select 5* Mayfair-Soho...

Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone1 (Finsbury and Islington)

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone2 (Hammersmith)

Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Mayfair-Soho and re-bid zone3 (Kensington - Earl's Court)

Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone1 (Finsbury and Islington)

Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone2 (Hammersmith)

Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Mayfair-Soho and re-bid zone4 (Wembley)

Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone1 (Finsbury and Islington)

Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone2 (Hammersmith)

Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 5* Mayfair-Soho and re-bid zone3 and re-bid zone4 (Wembley)

Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone1 (Finsbury and Islington)

Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone2 (Hammersmith)

Bid $200

Does this look right?

[thereuare]

Yes, the above is correct except for the last round of bidding, where you need to include 're-bid zone3' in the bidding as well:

Select 5* Mayfair-Soho and re-bid zone3 and re-bid zone4 (Wembley and Kensington - Earl's Court)

Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone1 (Finsbury and Islington)

Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone2 (Hammersmith)

Bid $200

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.

[Rissa2011]

I did the biddings and did not win. Should I wait 24 hours and then do the biddings again at a higher price or do you think if I keep bidding everyday I can get it at $200 eventually.

Thanks,

Rissa

[thereuare]

Nobody can say if rates will come down, or move higher, in the weeks ahead... what is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable hotel in this zone thru conventional booking channels? (try our new MAPS and HOTELS.com to assist in your search)

How high are you willing to bid before considering lowering your star rating and/or considering other zones?

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

[Rissa2011]

Just tried bidding again and got the 5* Sofitel St. James for $220/night from 5/1-5/4! Thank you! Now onto our Paris hotel booking!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you were successful and at not too much more than your previously rejected bid. Looks like a nice deal for this time of year and at a very well reviewed property!

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.