ecotrvl Posted July 18, 2012 Report Posted July 18, 2012 Last two days I have been trying to bid a 2 or 2.5 star hotel at San Diego for 7/26-7/28 (Thursday and Friday nights). I went up to $55 for 2.5* and $52 for 2*. No luck at all. I never thought San Diego will be so pricey. Would appreciate any bidding strategy. I would like to get a 2.5 for $60 max or a 2 for $55 max. All zones except 1,5,11,13,17 are fine with me.Thanks in advance !.
thereuare Posted July 18, 2012 Report Posted July 18, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please use zone names, and not numbers, as the zones will change if/when PRICELINE adds/removes/renames the zones. Please indicate which zones you will accept (rather than the ones you won't), by PRICELINE name, 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.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
ecotrvl Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Posted July 18, 2012 Thanks for willingness to help. Below are my zone preferences. My dates are 7/26-7/28 (2 nights, Thu and Fri). Willing to pay max $60 for a 2.5* (or higher). Or maximum $55 for a 2*.Rancho BernardoMiramar - Rancho PenasquitosSorrento MesaDel Mar - Rancho Santa Fe San Diego CoastalMission Valley East - Central San Diego Hotel Circle - Mission Valley West San Diego CoastalHillcrest - Balboa ParkPoint Loma - Shelter Island - Old TownDowntown San Diego & Harbor Island La MesaEl Cajon - Santee North County Coastal
thereuare Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 At the 2.5* and 2* levels in San Diego you have NO 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 2.5* Rancho Bernardo, Miramar, Sorrento Mesa, Del Mar, San Diego Coastal, Mission Valley East, Hotel Circle...Bid $40, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Hillcrest, Point Loma, Downtown, La Mesa, El Cajon, North County Coastal...Bid $40, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Hillcrest, Miramar, Sorrento Mesa, Del Mar, San Diego Coastal, Mission Valley East, Hotel Circle...Bid $45, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Rancho Bernardo, Point Loma, Downtown, La Mesa, El Cajon, North County Coastal...Bid $45, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Rancho Bernardo, Point Loma, Sorrento Mesa, Del Mar, San Diego Coastal, Mission Valley East, Hotel Circle...Bid $48, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Hillcrest, Miramar, Downtown, La Mesa, El Cajon, North County Coastal...Bid $48, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Rancho Bernardo, Miramar, Downtown, Del Mar, San Diego Coastal, Mission Valley East, Hotel Circle...Bid $50, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Hillcrest, Point Loma, Sorrento Mesa, La Mesa, El Cajon, North County Coastal...Bid $50, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Rancho Bernardo, Miramar, Sorrento Mesa, La Mesa, San Diego Coastal, Mission Valley East, Hotel Circle...Bid $53, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Hillcrest, Point Loma, Downtown, Del Mar, El Cajon, North County Coastal...Bid $53, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Rancho Bernardo, Miramar, Sorrento Mesa, Del Mar, El Cajon, Mission Valley East, Hotel Circle...Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Hillcrest, Point Loma, Downtown, La Mesa, San Diego Coastal, North County Coastal...Bid $55, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Rancho Bernardo, Miramar, Sorrento Mesa, Del Mar, San Diego Coastal, North County Coastal, Hotel Circle...Bid $58, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Hillcrest, Point Loma, Downtown, La Mesa, El Cajon, Mission Valley East...Bid $58, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Rancho Bernardo, Miramar, Sorrento Mesa, Del Mar, San Diego Coastal, North County Coastal, Hotel Circle, Hillcrest, Point Loma, Downtown, La Mesa, El Cajon, Mission Valley East...Bid $60If the above is rejected you could close the browser and use the board link to once again re-access PRICELINE, and re-try the above at the 2* level (stopping at $55 or whatever dollar amount you'd like to use as your limit)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
ecotrvl Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Posted July 19, 2012 Thank you so much. I tried as you have suggested- still no luck :-( . May be there are some events on that weekend and all the hotels are full. Thanks again for helping.
thereuare Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 Using BiddingHelper.com and/or MAPS and HOTELS.com what is the best rate you're able to find at a suitable property thru conventional booking channels?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
ecotrvl Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Posted July 19, 2012 I did using priceline, non-bidding. I could get a 2* for $70. I didn't know about MAPS and HOTELS.com.com
thereuare Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 What is the 2* rated hotel on PRICELINE for $70? How high did you bid above at the 2* level?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
ecotrvl Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Posted July 20, 2012 By using the bidding strategy you suggested (and using your PRICELINE links), I went up to $55 on a 2* and then gave up. Then I used priceline non-bidding and got a 2* Howard Johnson San Diego Area/El Cajon for $69. I will cancel it if I get through a successful bid- but going by the trend, I don't believe I have good chances.
thereuare Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 Let us know if any change in plans or what you ultimately do for this stay or if we can be of further help.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... each time you access the respective site(s).Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
ecotrvl Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Posted July 29, 2012 I cancelled the previous booking made through price line (non-bidding) and then I got a 2* through Orbit for the same price- however, Orbit had a 20% promotion. So, I paid $56 for a 2*. You may want to close the thread.
thereuare Posted July 30, 2012 Report Posted July 30, 2012 Glad to see you found a deal that worked for your needs... enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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