Priceline Hotel: Dubai Bidding tips

[AmanJ86]

hi guys,

i want to bid for dubai for 2 rooms from 18-02 to 20-02.

i want to stay in either 4 or 5* property.

i tried to bid today upto a bid of $120 but didnt get anything. the areas i tried were beach, creek and the mall area.

Regards

Aman Jain

PS. when i bid today, i had used BB's link.

[thereuare]

Was your previous bidding at the 4* level? Are you willing to pay more for a 5* vs. a 4* OR is your goal the least expensive 4* or better for this stay? What is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable hotel thru conventional booking channels? What is your maximum bid for this stay?

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Thanks.

[AmanJ86]

it seems pretty much entire city is sold out for the weekend (my dates). most of the hotels are pretty much double compared to other weekends. 4* are going for atleast $250 in book now.

first i tried to book for 5* for 120, and when i could not find 5* i didnt' change the price but included 4* in the booking too.

thanks

[thereuare]

What is your maximum bid for this stay?

???

With hotel direct rates at $250, and the city nearly sold-out, it's not likely that hotels will be offering deep discounts (like half off) to the opaque suppliers.

Do you have a back-up plan for this trip?

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[AmanJ86]

Sadly no.

Will have to go for not so good areas.

[thereuare]

What is your game plan going forward in regards to zone(s), star rating, and budget?

HOTWIRE has a 5* hotel in their (Dubai North - Sharjah - Ajman) zone for $127/nite with:

Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry, Spa

My guess is the Holiday Inn Sharjah, if this is of any interest.

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

[AmanJ86]

the trip was cancelled, and hence a trip to Spain is being though of.

thanks

[thereuare]

Thank you for closing this thread with your decision/plans for this trip.

Please remember to follow-up your threads with whatever you end up doing for the stay, even if you choose to book direct, cancel your trip, etc.

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