j-rad Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Trying to find a hotel for the preakness and figure either of the two 3* hotels in the University Area would work as they are close to the racetrack. Looks like there's no availability at the Raddison, but there is at the Doubletree. Any strategy to bid this, as it's the only zone I can stay in? Any idea on what price I might need to go up to?
Romelle Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Well, the zones don't have the same boundaries, but on HOTWIRE all they had for your dates was a 1* University Center at $105. That would certainly suggest a higher star level on PRICELINE would be a whole lot more. You've got time on your side. Maybe start at 1/2 the Doubletree rate and work up?RomellePS - I'm a member, not a moderator.
j-rad Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Posted February 28, 2012 The only issue is that I have 4 people staying in the room, which means I need one that can accomodate that - the doubletree has a room with 2 queen bed for $220, which is the same rate as the room with 1 king bed. If I get something by bidding on PRICELINE, will it default to the 1 king bed room, or can I select the 2 beds?
Romelle Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 All Priceline commits to is bed space for two people. A double bed or a couple twins, on up. If you bid and receive the Doubletree, you can make a request. But there are no guarantees, and no bed type selection. With Hotwire, you can initially select for four people, but even that can be just a regular bed and a sofa bed.RomellePS - if you do decide to book directly, there is a Doubletree link on the Support Page.
thereuare Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Please follow-up your previous Priceline NYC and Priceline Los Angeles threads with whatever you ended up doing for each of those trips... then click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links and reply to this thread, we'll then have a look at your post above.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request. If this is not a risk you're willing to take then HOTWIRE may still be an option as they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy and ensure sleeping accommodations for everyone you include in your search (although this usually means two beds, the second 'bed' could be a sofabed, rollaway, etc)Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. (or our Doubletree link in our Support Page if you decide to go that route)Let us know what you decide and/or how you'd like to proceed. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
j-rad Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Posted February 28, 2012 I wouldn't mind booking 2 rooms if I can get it at the retail price of 1 ($220/night), but I'm not sure how likely that is. I guess it doesn't hurt to try booking 2 at $110/night each and if I don't get it, then I just pay for the 4 person room directly with Hilton for $220/night. My issue with HOTWIRE is that I'm not sure if anything will come up for sale, and I'm thinking I should act fairly soon because it's a big event that weekend and I'm sure things will sell out (Ritz is already sold out). Advice?
AaronJB Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 My issue with Hotwire is that I'm not sure if anything will come up for saleIf you search on HOTWIRE for these dates with the amount of people in your party, are there any listings showing?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
j-rad Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Posted February 28, 2012 I'm going by a post above which said for my dates there was only a 1* hotel for $105.
thereuare Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 I guess it doesn't hurt to try booking 2 at $110/night each and if I don't get it, then I just pay for the 4 person room directly with Hilton for $220/night.This would seem to be your best bet... although i'd say the odds of success on PRICELINE / HOTWIRE are fairly low given the high room rates, low availability, and the race in town.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or our Doubletree link should you book direct.Good luck and let us know what you ultimately decide to do. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
j-rad Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Posted February 29, 2012 I'll give it a shot.. or I'll just go cheap and book the 1* Howard Johnson nearby for $80/night. Maybe I can get that cheaper by bidding too..
j-rad Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Posted February 29, 2012 So I tried bidding 3* University Center - started at $95 and went up to $125 using 3 free re-bid zones. Nothing accepted and I'm out of re-bids. Is there a way to reset it so I can try bidding higher?
Romelle Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 Nope, no way to "reset" it. The free re-bid zones are the best dodge available, and you've already used those. 24 hours from the last thing you did today. Sorry.Romelle
j-rad Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Posted February 29, 2012 How about a bidding strategy for Inner Harbor - Downtown? Might just do that instead and take public transportation to the race.Would like a 4*, but would settle for a 3.5*. Need 2 rooms now because we will now have 5 people attending (1 can sleep on the floor in one of the rooms).Any advice? Would need to keep it under $120 a night per room if possible.
thereuare Posted February 29, 2012 Report Posted February 29, 2012 When bidding 3.5* in this area you have SEVEN 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.Select 3.5* Inner Harbor-Downtown...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected HOTWIRE has a 3.5* in the DT-Inner Harbor zone for $68/nite and you can purchase that one.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck. Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
j-rad Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Posted February 29, 2012 Thanks. What if I want to try for a 4* first though, up to $120/night? Any chance? The $68 3.5* on Hotwire looks to be the Sheraton Inner Harbor, which I'm seeing horrible reviews for. But I guess I'll have to settle if nothing else comes up.
thereuare Posted March 1, 2012 Report Posted March 1, 2012 When bidding the 4* level you have EIGHT 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.Select 4* Downtown-Inner Harbor...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected you can then close the browser and re-try using the 3.5* previously posted.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
j-rad Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Posted May 6, 2013 Ended up with a 3* in Downtown-Inner Harbor for $120/night. Trying to replicate for this year now.
Romelle Posted May 6, 2013 Report Posted May 6, 2013 Do you remember which hotel? When I'm researching a trip, I often go back to same dates a year earlier. Even your year-old info could be helpful to somebody if posted.Romelle
j-rad Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Posted May 7, 2013 Yes, it was the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel
yellowdog Posted May 7, 2013 Report Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks for the follow-up and closing this thread. Please remember to always follow-up your threads with whatever you end up doing, even if you chose to book direct, cancel your trip, etc.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Yellowdog.
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