juntoa123 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Posted August 15, 2012 Hi,I am looking to stay in Hong Kong from Oct 11 - 16, 2012 at either JWM or Conrad. My maximum bid is $200.Do you think this is reasonable? Would you be so kind as to suggest a bidding strategy?Thank you in advance.
thereuare Posted August 16, 2012 Report Posted August 16, 2012 If you haven't yet, please start by reading your messages.You can't bid on a specific hotel when using PRICELINE, you have to be able to accept any hotel in the zone at the star level (or higher) that you choose. With HOTWIRE you can often take an educated guess as to what is being offered based upon the amenities associated with the property, but it's still a 'best guess' and no guarantees you will receive the hotel you're hoping for. As well, HOTWIRE only shows one hotel at each star level per zone, so there is a chance the hotel you're hoping for isn't the one which is offered for your particular dates.Are you willing to accept any 5* hotel in the zone OR only the two properties you've mentioned above?Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly.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
juntoa123 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Posted August 16, 2012 Oh sorry, I should have been more clear. I am thinking of using priceline to bid for a 5 star hotel in West Hong Kong Island. I may be wrong, but based on the hotel list, the only 5 star hotels in that area that I thought I could win are JWMarriot and Conrad. If I am incorrect, please advise. With that said, could you please advise me on a bidding strategy?Thank you
Romelle Posted August 16, 2012 Report Posted August 16, 2012 A different hotel is always a possibility. The Hotel LIst is only those hotels members have reported. New hotels can be built, 4.5* hotels can be re-rated to 5*s, no member has yet received and reported the hotel, .... ?? . When you bid, you have to be willing to accept any hotel within the mapped area at or above the star level you bid. RomellePS - I have to admit, when I've gotten a hotel not yet on the list, I always enjoy getting to be the first to report it.
thereuare Posted August 17, 2012 Report Posted August 17, 2012 So while the JW Marriott and/or Conrad may be the likely candidates, there could always be others... are you willing to accept any 5* hotel in the zone?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
juntoa123 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Posted August 17, 2012 Yes I am willing to accept any 5* in the area.
thereuare Posted August 17, 2012 Report Posted August 17, 2012 Rates look fairly high and inventory somewhat slim, but to give it a try:When bidding 5* in Hong Kong you have FIVE 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.(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)Select 5* WHK...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 5* WHK and re-bid zone4...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 5* WHK and re-bid zone5...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 5* WHK and re-bid zone4 and re-bid zone5...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $200Any questions 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
juntoa123 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Posted August 17, 2012 Thank you. I will give it a try and let you know.
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