slruud Posted August 7, 2005 Report Posted August 7, 2005 Booked a cancelable reservation at Renaissance Pere Marquette for above dates for $109. Will do al little cherry picking between now and then.Hoping for FQ, but will accept something in CBD or CC.Current rates: Marriott $164.....Pere Marquette $109...Sheraton no availability...JW Marriott $174.Bid this AM starting at $60 up to $80 with FQ and CC and assorted free rebids.Will update from time to time.SteveR
thereuare Posted August 8, 2005 Report Posted August 8, 2005 Don't forget your back-up reservations can be made thru our MARRIOTT link or any of the hotel brands in our SUPPORT PAGE. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
slruud Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Posted August 8, 2005 May change to the following weekend...12/16-12/18. Rates for JW Marriott at $129...Sheraton at $99...Renaissance Pere Marquette $109. My wife would just as soon book the JW Marriott at $129, but will probably rebook cancellable reservation at Sheraton, and try to get Priceline 4* for $50 to $70.SteveR
slruud Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Posted August 9, 2005 Bid for 12/16-12/18 4* FQ @ $57 rejected.Added CC @ $58 rejected,Added West Bank @ $59 rejected,Added Airport @ $60 rejected,Added NO East @ $65 rejected.Have lots of time, so will try once a week for a while. Didn't book Sheraton as cancelable as the way I read the terms for the Internet rate, cancellation forfeits one nights fare.Will still try both weekends in the future, hopefully til success.SteveR
slruud Posted August 20, 2005 Author Report Posted August 20, 2005 Again bid for 12/16-12/18 starting with FQ, CC, and CBD. Added rebids up to $61...all rejected.Rates for Sheraton $99...Hilton $99/94...Marriott $119...JW Marriott $159....Fairmont $99.Lots of time...does anyone think it reasonable to get something for under $60???SteveR
thereuare Posted August 20, 2005 Report Posted August 20, 2005 Book a back-up and be patient... it is still early and rates are not very high, although i would recommend using your original $65 as your current upper limit. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
slruud Posted August 25, 2005 Author Report Posted August 25, 2005 Started new bid for 12/16-12/18Started with CC, bid $60....came back with $17 counterofferAdded FQ, bid $65...rejected,Added free rebids up to $69...rejected,Added another zone and bid $70...accepted...Sheraton.Probably could have waited and gotten a little cheaper, but pleased.Will just walk into lobby of JW Marriott and pretend I'm staying there.Pat O'briens....Petunias...Cafe du Monde....Total with tax and fees...$170.65.
thereuare Posted August 26, 2005 Report Posted August 26, 2005 Glad you found success.This is in the Convention Center zone, correct?Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
slruud Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Posted October 4, 2005 Received notification from Priceline that reservation has been canceled and funds will be refunded.
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