Priceline Hotel: Looking for Pre-Cruise Hotel

[Exhaling2day1]

I do not know anything about NOLA. I have a cruise scheduled 9/23/2012 and would like to come in early at 9/22/2012. I will not have a car. From my research, it seems that a cool spot would be the French Quarter so I can have some activities to do and I will just take a cab to the cruise port. In bidding, obviously I would choose the French Quarter but are there any other areas I should be open to?

[thereuare]

The 'Downtown' zone is close to the French Quarter and should be sufficient as well, but it really depends upon your desired star rating and budget... what star rating and maximum bid do you have in mind?

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[tigersbh]

I usually get a better deal if I choose downtown as the location. It's within easy walking distance of the French Quarter. And coming in a day early is an excellent idea. There is a lot to do.

[Exhaling2day1]

My preference is to keep it under $100. I would like a 3* or 4* hotel. I can be flexible with price, since it is also a pre-cruise night and a weekend.

It will be my first time! I'm excited. I wish I had more time off of work right before to explore NOLA more.

[thereuare]

My preference is to keep it under $100. I would like a 3* or 4* hotel.

Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* vs. a 3* OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this trip? At the moment i think you'll have to exceed your $100 budget, but perhaps not by much (~$120 or so is my guess based upon current prices)

Is both French Quarter and Downtown acceptable?

Let us know the above and we'll take it from there.

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[Exhaling2day1]

My main goal is the least expensive 3*-4*, both the French Quarter and Downtown are fine with me. Thank you so much for your assistance.

[thereuare]

When bidding 3* in the New Orleans region you have TWO 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* Downtown...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* French Quarter...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Downtown and French Quarter...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100

Any questions feel free to ask.

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Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Exhaling2day1]

No luck yet! I will try again next week. Thanks for your help.

[thereuare]

At the moment i think you'll have to exceed your $100 budget, but perhaps not by much (~$120 or so is my guess based upon current prices)

Rates look like they've gone up a little in the last 10 days... when you try again next week are you going to increase your bid amount or keep it at $100? If you're open to increasing your bid amount feel free to post before bidding and we'll see if rates have come back down at all, remained the same, or increased.

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

Good luck and keep us updated on your progress.