themahoneys Posted July 15, 2012 Report Posted July 15, 2012 Please bear with me, as I'm a first time bidder. I've always been a bit hesitant to use a bidding site without being able to look at the room ahead of time, but I have heard some very good things about using this method. With that being said, my family and I will be travelling to Dallas in a few weeks, and I'd like to take the plunge into bidding. Last time we were in Dallas, we stayed at the Omni in downtown, but this time we are looking to head a bit further North. I would like to snag the Westin at Galleria, but unsure how to go about doing this.We will be staying July 27-29, and since I'm used to paying $150+/night, anything less than that will be some huge savings. It'd be nice if I could score big like some other people who have gotten the Westin for around $50/night. I tried to follow how people have submitted multiple bids within the 24 hour period, but I'm still confused by the whole process. I know I can't pick the hotel I stay at, and I'm fine with that. I am going to try and snag a 4* or higher, and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!And of course, I'll use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to search and/or book. Thanks!
thereuare Posted July 15, 2012 Report Posted July 15, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!To start, you mention you're traveling with 'your family' so you need to be aware that PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request. If this is not a risk you're willing to accept, HOTWIRE may still be an option as they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy and ensure sleeping accommodations for everyone you include in your search (although this usually means two beds, the second 'bed' could be a sofabed, rollaway, etc)Let us know your thoughts and how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
themahoneys Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Posted July 15, 2012 Well, my son will already be there as he's staying with my mother for a bit so he can take a vacation from his parents. The only other person with us will be my daughter, so I'm fine either way. Sure it'd be nice to get some sort of suite similar to the Residence Inn, but I don't think it really matters to us right now. I'm sure that both sites can offer some very good deals, so I'm curious to hear what you would recommend.
thereuare Posted July 15, 2012 Report Posted July 15, 2012 If you enter Dallas, TX into the search box on the top right corner of this page, which zone(s) are you willing to accept? Is the 'Galleria - Dallas North' zone the only one you're willing to accept? (rates are not high for your dates and if this is the only zone you'd like that's fine as i don't think it will be too difficult t score a nice deal)Please confirm 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
themahoneys Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Posted July 15, 2012 It's definitely not the only one I'm willing to accept. My parents are in Carrolton, so we are trying to find a nice area that is near them. The only areas that I really know are the Grapevine, Galleria, and Downtown areas.
thereuare Posted July 15, 2012 Report Posted July 15, 2012 As noted above, i don't think your budget is going to issue so it comes down to which area(s) work best for your needs... do you want to only bid the Galleria-Dallas North zone OR are there others zones you want to include in your bidding?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
themahoneys Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Posted July 15, 2012 As noted above, i don't think your budget is going to issue so it comes down to which area(s) work best for your needs... do you want to only bid the Galleria-Dallas North zone OR are there others zones you want to include in your bidding?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Ah, I see what you're getting at now. Taking a look at the PRICELINE maps, I am open to the following:GalleriaDowntownIrvingMarket CenterHopefully this helps.
thereuare Posted July 16, 2012 Report Posted July 16, 2012 When bidding 4* in the Dallas area you have SIXTEEN 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* Galleria, Downtown, Irving, Market Center...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $42, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $44, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $46, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $52, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $54, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $56, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60Any questions (especially regarding re-bidding if you're unsure) 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
themahoneys Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Posted July 16, 2012 Wow, it worked fantastically! Now that I know how easy it can be, I don't think I'll ever go back!First time bidding, and I think it went rather well. Snagged the Westin Galleria in Dallas for $52 for a stay on 7/27-7/29. Started bidding at $40 and went up in $2 increments adding in the free bid zones. Thanks to thereuare for helping me out on my first time!
thereuare Posted July 16, 2012 Report Posted July 16, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see this win came easy for you and that you're quite pleased with the deal you received... we're happy to have helped.Thank you for sharing your win with the board.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay... and savings! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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