dan5.5 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hi All,First time poster.I am looking to get a hotel in the Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area for June 13 - June 17.I have made the following 6 Bids (all 4 stars): check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid 06/13/2012 06/17/2012 North Michigan Ave - River North Area, Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area once at $85 and once at 100 check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid 06/13/2012 06/17/2012 Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area once $85 and once at 100 check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid 06/13/2012 06/17/2012 Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area + Skokie $110 check-in check-out areas selected minimum star level bid 06/13/2012 06/17/2012 North Michigan Ave - River North Area, Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area + Skokie $110What can I do to improve my chances? What should be my next bid?Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!Is the Loop zone the only one that is acceptable OR is the NMA-River North an option too?What is your maximum bid for a 4* hotel for this trip?Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
dan5.5 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 NMA- north river is also acceptable. I don't want to spend more than 150 a night with all taxes and fees. So I assume its about 135 for the bid. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 $135 or less may be difficult for a 4* for these dates, but to give it a try:When bidding 4* in Chicago you have SIX 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* NMA...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 $108, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $113, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Loop...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 $108, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $113, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Loop and NMA...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130Any 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 Link to comment
dan5.5 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 just confirming the rebid zones.-Franklin Park-Hyde Park-Lincoln Park-Midway Airport North-Midway Airport Area-SkokieAlso, what do you think is realistic price for a 4* during the days I am going to be there.Thanks! Link to comment
Canada2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 I would go with 3.5* and for NMA you have the following rebid zones:SkokieFranklinLincoln ParkHyde ParkMidway Airport NorthThe LoopSame ones for The Loop except NMA would be in there.Try it out. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 just confirming the rebid zones.-Franklin Park-Hyde Park-Lincoln Park-Midway Airport North-Midway Airport Area-SkokieYes, at the 4* level these are your re-bid zones (but always double check just before bidding).For a 4* property in the NMA or Loop zone i'd guess $145-$165 is a bit more likely, but you have some time so you can try the above and if rejected we'll take it from there.I would go with 3.5* and for NMA you have the following rebid zones:SkokieFranklinLincoln ParkHyde ParkMidway Airport NorthThe LoopNOTE: The Loop is not a re-bid zones at the 3.5* level. (i don't think Canada2012 meant to include it since it's one of the zones you mentioned you'd include in your bidding, but i don't wanted to clarify for anyone who was just interested in the NMA zone)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
Canada2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Actually I did mistakenly put The Loop in and by the time I realized it, I couldn't edit it. Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Register now, we have a huge community of travel enthusiasts to answer any questions you might have.
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountAlready have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now