LotzOStuff Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Looking for a nice central location in the inner harbor region. Willing to go the Priceline or Hotwire route.How do I go about this? Can someone give me a plan??? Link to comment
LotzOStuff Posted April 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Looks like the Sheraton on HOTWIRE for 63 a night??? So I want to do better than that at the very least. Looks like a decent place and location... Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!The Sheraton is a 3* hotel on both priceline and HOTWIRE... is this the star level you would like to try for or did you want to go for a 4 star? If going for a 4* are you willing to go higher the hotwire's rate for a 3 star? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
LotzOStuff Posted April 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Sure, 4* would be nicer, but I think I should be content in 3*. Haven't used the services enough to know a big difference, so it's hard to say. Let's say I'd like to stay at this price or lower... We'll go from there.Small chance my plans are changing, but could you give me a strategy anyway. Even if I don't use it, the learning experience will be worth it's weight in gold.Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Please let us know when your plans are firm, we research prices for your dates so there is some time involved in formulating a strategy. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
LotzOStuff Posted April 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 OK, just the second night, 5/12 is all I will be staying... Thanks for the help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 The 3* on HOTWIRE i'm showing on my search (for just the one nite of 5/12) i believe to more likely be the Wyndham than the Sheraton... is this still sufficient for you to use as a "fallback"? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
LotzOStuff Posted April 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 After looking at the options, I would much prefer the Sharaton to the Wyndham. Wyndham got some really crummy reviews on tripadvisor. $60 or cheaper is definitely looking like a good price though. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 Well unfortunately you can't choose your hotel with the opaque services... i was trying to point out that you were using HOTWIRE as a 'fallback' and using that to determine your maximum priceline bid, but it now appears that you may not be happy with what that fallback hotel may actually be.So does that change your perspective regarding star rating, maximum bid, etc? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
LotzOStuff Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 In that sense, I guess the Wyndham will do as a fall back... Is there a way to avoid bidding on this location in priceline though? I could go for two nights, and get the original hotel I mentioned it looks like. An option, but let's stick with one night, and say I would be cool with the Wyndham if that's where I ended up. Link to comment
dahammer Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 you are bidding for a property at a specified star level, so if you get the Wyndham, thats the chance you take in return for saving 50% or more on a room. I stayed at the Wyndham about 6 years ago and it was a decent property in a good location for the Inner Harbor area, parking was pretty high and I'm sure rates have only gone up, they only had valet parking at the time. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Only way to avoid the Wyndham is to bid at a 4* level instead of at a 3* level where it has last been reported.You have 5 re-bid zones when bidding 3* in Baltimore. If you're not sure of your re-bid zones please read RE-BIDDING EXPLAINED and feel free to ask any questions that you may have and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board.Using HOTWIRE prices as a maximum price i would bid as follows:Select 3* Inner Harbor...Bid $43, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $46, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $69, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $62.Any questions feel free to ask.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 Link to comment
LotzOStuff Posted May 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Looking May 12-13 still... Found the following and can't seem to match it up anywhere...3.5* Downtown and Inner Harbor - See mapSelected amenities include: Boutique Hotel, Complimentary Breakfast, High-Speed Internet Access, Business Center. View complete amenity list and description $73 per room per night Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Did you try the previously suggested strategy? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
LotzOStuff Posted May 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Nope, not yet... Wondered what that hotel was though... Link to comment
LotzOStuff Posted August 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 My Strategy: (first timer :) )$45 bid for 4* Inner Harbor - Downtown$47 + Baltimore - Washington Airport$49 + Carlyle - Cross Keys$51 + Columbia - Jessup$53 + Hunt Valley & Timonium$55 + Mt. Vernon$58 + Towson$61 + Baltimore North - White MarshREJECTED$43 bid for 3* Inner Harbor - Downtown$45 + Baltimore North - White Marsh$47 + Baltimore Southwest$50 + Baltimore WestACCEPTEDInner Harbor Area - Downtown101 West Fayette Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 410-752-1100Your Offer Price: $50.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $50.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $13.79 Total Charges: $63.79 Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 I have merged this win with your previous post (which was for other dates) since your previous post was never followed-up (and i can only assume you cancelled your plans since you list this as your 'first time')Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
LotzOStuff Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Correct, plans changed... Sorry for not updating. Thanks for the help though. Worked beautifully.Any tips on here anywhere on car rentals through either service? I can't seem to find any?Brian Link to comment
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