hoos90 Posted August 8, 2005 Report Posted August 8, 2005 We need rooms over Columbus Day weekend. We would prefer to be in the Copley or Downtown areas. The prices listed on the hotel sites are very high for that weekend. Any tips on what we might be successful bidding for a 4* or 3*?
thereuare Posted August 8, 2005 Report Posted August 8, 2005 What are the actual dates of your stay?If you let us know your maximum bid at each star level we will suggest a strategy to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
hoos90 Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Posted August 8, 2005 We arrive on 10/6, and leave on 10/9. The cheapest hotel in either area that we would probably stay at is priced at $199 (the new Clarion Bullfinch). So basically we are looking for a good 3 or 4* hotel for something less than that. I know that bids of $80 can be accepted for 4*'s at times, but I'm assuming that won't work with the prices running as high as they are. We'd probably be ecstatic if we got something for $120/night, but okay if it ended up being more than that as well since $199 appears to be our best option. Thanks in advance for your help!
thereuare Posted August 9, 2005 Report Posted August 9, 2005 At both the 3* and 4* level you have two re-bid zones avaiable... if youre not sure of your re-bid zones ask for help before proceeding....Select 4* Downtown...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Copley...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Downtown and Copley...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.If rejected start over and repeat using 3*.Let us know how it goes and we'll then update accordingly.EDIT TO ADD: Hotwire appears to also have a 4* in the Back Bay/Copley area for $199, which may be the Sheraton... dont know how that would work for your plans Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
hoos90 Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Posted August 10, 2005 We used your strategy for a 4*, but had no luck. According to someone who works at the Marriott Copely, there is a big convention in town that weekend. We are going to hold off a while before we dip down to 3* level and see if we have any luck later on the 4*'s. Thanks for your help.
hoos90 Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Posted August 26, 2005 Just an update....I tried bidding up to $140 for 4* in the Copley area today with no success. Will continue to try some different bids as we get closer.
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