BambooLounge Posted May 7, 2012 Report Posted May 7, 2012 I am looking to go on a road trip the week of 6/17 to 6/24 with the following hotel stays:6/17 (one night) - Saint Louis, MO6/18 (one night) - Memphis, TN6/19 (one night) - Shreveport, LA6/20-6/23 (three nights) - Austin, TX6/23 (one night) - Memphis, TNI am looking to stay in no less than a 3-star hotel in each city and my ideal bid per night is about $60-80. Is this road trip possible for that price?In terms of outlying areas versus the downtown areas, I am willing to drive 30 minutes or so from the hotel to the touristy areas if it means I will get to save on things like free parking. I have not been to any of these cities before, so I will likely be doing some basic touristy stuff and just walking around to get a feel for the cities in the limited time I spend there.
thereuare Posted May 8, 2012 Report Posted May 8, 2012 Please reply to this thread after you've read your messages and clicked each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, we'll then have a look at the Austin leg of your trip.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
BambooLounge Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Posted May 8, 2012 I read the message and clicked the link. Thanks!
thereuare Posted May 8, 2012 Report Posted May 8, 2012 Is Downtown the focal point?If you enter Austin, TX in the search box on the top right of this page, are there any zones which are not acceptable? I don't know this region well enough to comment on which zones may offer free parking, but you could research a few reported hotels in each zone from the Priceline Hotel List and determine the charge for parking, if any, to get a general feel for which areas charge and which areas may be complimentary.Let us know which zones, by PRICELINE name, you're willing to accept and we'll take it from there.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
BambooLounge Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Posted May 8, 2012 All of the Austin regions are acceptable. I plan on driving around the area a bit over the course of my stay, so I don't need to be in a particular area of the city.
thereuare Posted May 8, 2012 Report Posted May 8, 2012 When bidding 3* in Austin you have THREE 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* Arboretum, Central, North, Northwest...Bid $38, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $40, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* South-Airport, Downtown, Lakeway, Round Rock...Bid $38, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $40, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* South-Airport, Central, North, Northwest...Bid $43, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $45, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Arboretum, Downtown, Lakeway, Round Rock...Bid $43, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $45, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Arboretum, Downtown, North, Northwest...Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* South-Airport, Central, Lakeway, Round Rock...Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Arboretum, Central, Lakeway, Northwest...Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* South-Airport, Downtown, North, Round Rock...Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Arboretum, Central, North, Round Rock...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* South-Airport, Downtown, Lakeway, Northwest...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Arboretum, Central, North, Round Rock, South-Airport, Downtown...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Arboretum, Central, North, Round Rock, Lakeway, Northwest...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Arboretum, Central, North, Round Rock, South-Airport, Downtown, Lakeway, Northwest...Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75Any 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
BambooLounge Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Posted May 8, 2012 Another success! Booked the Courtyard by Marriott Austin-Airport for $60/night (total for 3-night stay after taxes&fees: $216.60)
thereuare Posted May 8, 2012 Report Posted May 8, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see this appears to be coming together quite easily for you... hope you're having fun with the PRICELINE bidding process and enjoying the savings!Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Enjoy this part of your trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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