Priceline Hotel: 4* San Francisco (USE) Omni

[montrecristo]

Hello there

I notice there doesn't appear to be many folks bidding on 3* hotels in the San Francisco downtown regions (USE, USW, FW). I know getting a 4* for $70 a night is pretty good--would the 3*'s be much cheaper?

I usually don't hang out in my hotel too much, so a really upscale hotel is not a big draw for me. Can anybody suggest where they would start bidding for these 3* in USE or USW (looking for 8/19/05)? I don't mind not getting a terrycloth bathrobe if it'll save me a few $$.

Thanks

[lowballer]

This thread discusses the issues with 3* vs. 4* in downtown SF somewhat:

Priceline Bidding San Francisco

3* bidding in either of the downtown SF zones doesn't work too well for a number of reasons:

* There are many free rebid zones for 4*, but only a couple for 3*

* 4* tends to hit pretty reliably on weekends for around $70, unless demand is crazy

* 3* bids might get "upgraded" to Boutique, which many people don't appreciate, or to 4* anyway

* 3* hotels usually don't go for much less than the 4*s (ie, the short answer to your question is "no")

* you can still try bidding 3*, but doing so first blocks out most of your 4* opportunities, so people usually start at 4* anyway and end up hitting

It would be nice if there were some sort of semi-reliable 3* that hit at, say, $55, but it doesn't happen. (Years ago the Hyatt Regency used to be 3* I think, and was dirt cheap, but it is now 4*.) The most reliable way to save money is not to stay in downtown SF at all -- stay out by the airport and use the hotel's shuttle to the airport and BART to and from the city. Even then the savings might not be worth it when accounting for the extra time and the cost of BART ($5 each way).

Finally, staying in a "really upscale hotel" won't be a concern if you end up with the Hilton in USW :)

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Based upon the above link and lowballer's comments... do you still want to bid for 3* (also realizing that a Boutique is a possibility)?

[Square]

I am also looking to bid on a SF hotel in the USE area. I read about the $30 parking fee in the other thread. Does anybody know if that is per-night or per-stay? I appreciate any help.

Thanks,

Square

[thereuare]

That would be $30/nite.

If you would like help with your own San Francisco stay please start a new topic.

[montrecristo]

Your Offer Price: $75.00

Number of Rooms: 2

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $150.00

Taxes & Service Fees:

$30.04

Total Charges: $180.04

[thereuare]

Glad to see you go for 4* and get a great deal at this property.

Was this your first bid in the zone?

Enjoy your stay.