Priceline Hotel: When to bid on 4 Star for Buckhead in November?

[EthanR]

I am looking to get a 4-star hotel in Buckhead for November 16-18. I am open to any of the 4 star Buckhead hotels, but when is the best time to submit a bid? Early on (this Summer) or closer to the date in the Fall? Thanks guys :)

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

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[EthanR]

Yep! I've read my messages and clicked through, thanks.

[EthanR]

I am looking to book a Buckhead area hotel for November 16-18. Right now I'm seeing a 4 star hotel at $80/night, I have listed the amenities below: 4-star Hotel in Buckhead

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Accessible for the blind

Braille or raised signage

Accessible for the deaf

TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Accessible bathroom

Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet

Handicapped parking

Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower

I think it may be the JW Marriott, if so - that'd be awesome! Anyone have a clue?

[thereuare]

If your plans are firm you can/should start bidding now, but making sure you don't over bid and only keep your bids near the low end of the reasonably expected range. If you can get a great deal on a 4* property in this zone now... why not?

For more on this subject see the related 'Bid Early or Close to Check-in' link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

Let us know if/when you're ready to move forward and we'll take it from there.

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

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread, and only post the amenity names (and not the descriptions) as you can see how much easier it is to read and helps minimize the chance that we'll miss an amenity when researching your trip.

Fitness

Pool

Restaurant

Business

Hi-Speed Internet

Blind Accessible

Deaf Accessible

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Handicapped Parking

Roll-in Shower

My best guess for this one would be the Grand Hyatt Atlanta.

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

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[EthanR]

Sorry! Still learning the ways of the Forum (which I love). Would the Grand Hyatt be possible even if it's not listed on HOTWIRES "More Hotels" (name displayed) search?

[Romelle]

Yes, definitely. For HOTWIRE and PRICELINE, there can be different hotels in the direct retail side and the opaque side.

Romelle

[EthanR]

Perfect! Only other question - if I book now (months in advance) do you think there is a good chance of me getting pushed to another hotel?

[Romelle]

Also yes, if you are asking whether you might initially get a different hotel than the Grand Hyatt. The ID process is always only the best guess. There can be new hotels, hotels with star levels recently changed to 4*, zone boundary changes, hotels not yet reported here, and probably some other reasons that escape me at the moment.

Oh yes - another hotel starting to use the same amenity set. Probably still some more reasons, but the answer is that it can happen.

The very first hotel I ever got from Hotwire, I carefully analyzed and thought I had it figured right. Posted here and the experts agreed with my analysis. Still a best guess, but I was pretty sure as I proceeded with the transaction. Surprise - a different hotel!

If you are asking whether you might get "walked" when you arrive, it is rare, but can happen. Hotels can over-book and will accommodate the later arrivals at other hotels. Cab fare and meal vouchers sometimes sweeten the transaction.

Romelle

[EthanR]

Just to update, I haven't booked this Atlanta hotel yet because we are going for the Madonna concert and I don't want her to cancel because of poor ticket sales. I will update if/when I do book.

[Romelle]

You might consider making a back-up cancelable reservation. There are lots of links to various hotel sites on the Support Page (link up in the heading area). A "Plan B" will allow you to play that last-minute game more comfortably.

Romelle