gstoa Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Looking for a downtown 3* or better from 4/12-15. Started bidding: 4* at $45 not accepted 3.5* at $45 not accepted 3* at $45 not acceptedFollowing some rather old instructions listed here. Orbitz indicates these properties range from $100-200 for these dates. I'd rather pay more for a 4* than save a few bucks for a 3*. Will try again tomorrow at $60. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 You can bid better than you are...Are you familiar with re-bidding and know how to determine your re-bid zones? See Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and if you're new to the concept feel free to ask questions and/or confirm you re-bid zones with the board before bidding again (strongly recommended)How high are you willing to bid for a 4* before dropping to the 3.5* level?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 Link to comment
gstoa Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Thanks for the reminder! I tried low-balling 4* up to $55 then dropped to 3.5* and expanded areas until I found success at $85 at the crowne plaza. The great thing about bidding the MSP area is there are 18 markets and only two of them with 4* and five with 3.5* leaving 11 to use to expand and gradually increment the bid.With taxes and fees this equates to $99/night versus $136 if booked directly on their web site - a 27% savings! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Nicely done! Hope you're pleased with the hotel and deal you received and are looking forward to your trip.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and helping us update the Priceline Hotel List with the new star rating for this property. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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