sftraveler Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 Now, I would also like to bid for these two additional nights for JC Hyatt, 9/3 and 9/4. These 2 nights yesterday showed at $164 on Hotwire. What would be a successful bid on Priceline? I know it will be higher due to Labor Day weekend, but since $71 bid was successful for 8/30-9/3, would like to try to stay in same hotel.Again, thanks!
sftraveler Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Posted August 9, 2005 I just saw 3.5 hotel down to $146 on Hotwire (via savingsbarn.com) for 9/3 and 9/4 for last two nights of my stay. What bidding advice can you give for Priceline?? Thanks!
thereuare Posted August 9, 2005 Report Posted August 9, 2005 Thank you for starting your searches via the SavingsBarn links. :) Lower bids may be successful, but $115 has been accepted twice already (while $93 has been rejected once) with similar prices on Hotwire.If you're looking to "get this done" i would try $115... if you want to play it for the lowest possible price (keeping in mind the Hotwire deal may disappear, as it sometimes does while users wait) then i would try $100 and then work my way up towards $115.Let us know what happens and how it goes.Good Luck. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sftraveler Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Posted August 9, 2005 I took a chance and tried $105, but it was rejected. Hopefully, the $115 will still be available when I re-bid in 72 hours.
sftraveler Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Posted August 12, 2005 I checked Hotwire today in anticipation of re-bidding on PL later today and found Hyatt increased from $146 to $172. Do you still advise bidding $115? How about a split if $115 is rejected?
sftraveler Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Posted August 12, 2005 My bid of $115 for 9/3-9/5 was just rejected. Any advice on future strategy?
thereuare Posted August 12, 2005 Report Posted August 12, 2005 Prices are changing back-and-forth quick on this property... as at the moment they are back down to $143 on Hotwire.The problem here is that the hotel is requiring a two nite stay, showing the hotel as sold-out for 9/3 when searching the nites individually. If you do split your bid, you'll likely win for 9/4, but then you won't be able to get a room for 9/3 (either thru the opaque service or thru the HYATT website).If you only want this hotel and it's worth $145/nite i would take it from Hotwire (still a few dollars savings vs. the website)... if you're willing to switch hotels during your stay let us know and we'll advise further.Keep us updated. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sftraveler Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Posted August 12, 2005 I just went ahead and successfully booked those two nights on Hotwire (via savingsbarn.com) at $144 per night. Regardless, the average for my six night stay with successful PL bid of $71 for first four nights comes out to under $100 before taxes, so I'm happy. I really appreciate your help!Any problem with the hotel in booking a stay with separate PL and Hotwire reservations? I assume they'll give me the same room throughout.
thereuare Posted August 13, 2005 Report Posted August 13, 2005 Glad to hear you got it settled.No problem with the multiple bookings... just let them know at check-in that you have multiple reservations for consecutive nites. You may (likely) have to go to the desk on 'swap' days and have them officially check you out and then check you in, but you shouldn't have to change rooms or anything like that.Enjoy your stay... if you need any help with the area just let me know.Oh yeah... and thank you for using the SavingsBarn.com links for your purchase :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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