jimmytan77 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Posted July 31, 2012 Hi there, I am looking for 2 3* hotel rooms from 1/9-5/9 in San Francisco Fisherman's Whaft/Financial District. Pleas advice what kind of price range should i bid for? I am hoping to get the rooms at around $120 range with 2 queen beds. Thank you.
AaronJB Posted July 31, 2012 Report Posted July 31, 2012 PRICELINE only guarantees one bed/double occupancy - one can request two beds, but the hotel can say no or charge more.HOTWIRE is a better choice if you are looking for two beds, as you can either indicate up to four people (and ensure bedding for the party) or if there is two people, one can indicate two adults and two children (even if there isn't two children) in order to get more than one bed (can be 2 beds, 1 + sofa or 1 + rollaway.)Let us know how you would like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
jimmytan77 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Posted August 2, 2012 Hi there, thanks for your reply. I was trying to bid for the hotels in Fisherman's Whaft and Financial District with starting price of $110 but no luck. Travelling dates is Sept1-5. Please advice any tips on bidding? Hopefully looking for 3.5 star or hotels that are similar to Hyatt. Thank you.
thereuare Posted August 3, 2012 Report Posted August 3, 2012 I was trying to bid for the hotels in Fisherman's Whaft and Financial District with starting price of $110 but no luck.So did you only bid $110 or did you go as high as your previously stated $120 range? I'm thinking ~$125-$145 may improve your chances, but let us know how high you have already bid and what number we should use as a maximum bid, we'll suggest a strategy or you to follow.Also, are USE and USW not acceptable for your needs, as these are also frequently bid and including them would give more hotels the ability to accept your bid.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
jimmytan77 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Posted August 3, 2012 I was bidding till $140 but was not successful. Hoping to get the hotel rates at $140 max. Please advice. Thank you.
thereuare Posted August 3, 2012 Report Posted August 3, 2012 So you have already bid up to $140?Is USE and/or USW acceptable?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
jimmytan77 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Posted August 3, 2012 No, i did not include them in bidding as I am hoping to get at Financial District or Fisherman's Whaft.
thereuare Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 So you have already bid up to $140????If so, there isn't much more you can do other than raise your budget, lower your star rating, include other zones, wait it out and hope for lower prices in the weeks ahead.I do think you can be successful for a 4* hotel in the USE/USW zones at bids you have already tried, which is why i asked if these zones would be acceptable as well. Also, HOTWIRE has a 4* hotel in the Financial District zone for $154/nite (i'm guessing the Hilton Financial District) if this is of any interest to you.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
jimmytan77 Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Posted August 7, 2012 Hi, i finally won the bid with $125 for Hilton Financial District for 4 nights. I was being counter offer for $138 when i was bidding $120/ night. With $5 increase, i won the bid with a 4 stars hotel. I am happy with the outcome.
thereuare Posted August 7, 2012 Report Posted August 7, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see the price came to within your budget and that you're pleased with the results. Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
inquisitive Posted August 8, 2012 Report Posted August 8, 2012 How much is it normally per night? I just signed up here and still trying to learn how to do a bidding. I had booked at the Travelodge by The Bay a few days ago. I might need to cancel it so i can try bidding here. I just found out about this site an hour ago. I prefer the Fisherman Wharf area. Thanks.
thereuare Posted August 8, 2012 Report Posted August 8, 2012 inquisitive,Welcome to BetterBidding!For help with your own stay please click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, then start a NEW TOPIC and include the dates of your stay, desired budget, star level, etc..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
inquisitive Posted August 9, 2012 Report Posted August 9, 2012 Saw your post about bid and rebid in the FAQ part...will give it a shot...keeping my fingers crossed!
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