tkduke77 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Hi, I am contemplating a trip to New Orleans this weekend and am looking for some guidance on bidding in the French Quarter and Downtown zones. 3.5* stars and up. Thanks very much as always for any help. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Just to confirm, is your check-out date 6/30 or 7/1? Please provide your desired budget per night for this stay.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
tkduke77 Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Check in on 6/29 for 2 nights. Budget is flexible but would like to keep it around $75 before taxes/fees. Thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 A 4* hotel may be within your budget as well (even more likely if your budget is another $10 or so)... do you want to try for a 4* hotel up to your budget first OR is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this stay? If you want to try for a 4* first, please advise if you want to increase the budget to ~$85 OR if want to keep it at $75? (we will of course try lower amounts first so don't feel that if you increase your budget that you'll necessarily be 'overpaying')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
tkduke77 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I am ok with increasing to $85 for a 4*. My preference would be French Quarter and then Downtown in that order. Thanks Link to comment
tkduke77 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Just tried to bid from $55-$70 for 4* French Quarter using the 5 re-bid zones. Kind of surprised I didn't get a win based on some of the other wins for the same dates on the board. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Is your next move to bid up to your limit for a 4* hotel in the French Quarter OR do you prefer a lower priced hotel in the Downtown zone? If the latter, how high do you want to bid for a 4* hotel in the Downtown zone? If that too is rejected, do you then want to bid higher for only the FQ zone or at that point is the goal the least expensive 4* or better in either zone?Let us know how you'd like to proceed 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 Link to comment
tkduke77 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'd like to bid higher to stay in the FQ zone at this point. Link to comment
tkduke77 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Decided to use the HOTWIRE link and buy a 4* hotel in the Downtown zone for $68. Won the Intercontinental for 2 nights (6/29-6/30) with the following amenities. Fitness CenterPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business CenterHigh-Speed Internet AccessAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafFree InternetAccessible path of travelIn-room accessibilityAccessible bathroomHandicapped parkingRoll-in showerThanks as always! Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Looks like a very nice deal for this 4 star rated property. Hope you're pleased with the purchase and looking forward to your weekend away.Thank you for sharing your results and using the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchase. 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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