Frank Wilder Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 This is my 6th day of not being successful using Priceline (this never happens). As of last night, I have made 32 offers since 9/6. I started on 4* hotels with a max of $96. The last two days, I have been including 3* hotels, with a max of $81, but making fewer bids due to the fact that it is harder to do free re-bids (there are only a few areas with 4* hotels, but a lot more areas around Philly have 3* hotels -- we want to stay somewhere in center-city)From my research on some of the hotel sites for downtown hotels, the room prices are a lot cheaper this weekend (Sept. 14-16) , but higher for the next two weekends (Sept 21-23 & 28-30). As an example, the Hyatt Penn is $129 this weekend, and $229 the next two weekends. This makes sense to me: I am guessing occupancy rates are a little low for this weekend and they are trying to fill rooms. Is there some kind of big event going on over Sept 21-22 that would suggest that hotel occupancy rates are higher than normal? Where does one check for such information?I will try again tonight. Link to comment
WillTravel Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'm repeating myself, but you can likely score a hotel for this night at a cheaper rate than you are bidding. If you look at LMTClub.com (join with code FBFREE12), then you could get the Radisson Warwick for $81. Some hotels are Available, and some On Request (you can't be sure for a day or two while the request is worked on), but the Radisson Warwick is available. Other hotels that cost less than $96 are also available.That said, a couple weeks ago, I got the Marriott Downtown for $70 on Priceline, on a date when rates were very high, so you might succeed eventually by bidding. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!There are a few conferences over these dates but i'm not sure how big/small they are:09/20 - 09/21 Shale Gas Insight 201209/21 - 09/22 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage09/22 AVON Come Home for the HolidaysHowever, with so many colleges/universities in the area it could also be home coming, parent's weekend, etc. at one or more of them. It doesn't matter what is causing the higher rates, only that you recognize that rates (ie- demand) is higher than usual for your dates and act accordingly.Does the Radisson for $81/nite work for your needs?Please use the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future bidding, searches and travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Frank Wilder Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I believe so. I may give this a try on Friday (1 week before my overnight stay in Philly).Thanks Link to comment
Frank Wilder Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I don't believe this code is not valid anymore. I am getting a "This is not a valid promo code" on the lmtclub.com Become a Member form. I will see if I can find another one. Link to comment
Frank Wilder Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I don't believe this code is not valid anymore. I am getting a "This is not a valid promo code" on the lmtclub.com Become a Member form. I will see if I can find another one.New code is : FBFREECLUB12 Thanks for the info at lmtClub. We put in a booking request at lmtClub for the Radisson at $81/night, and we are waiting on the confirmation. Link to comment
citycrab Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thank you as well for the LMTclub info! I have also put in a request and it's going on 72 hours... hoping it works out. Link to comment
Frank Wilder Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Our request was accepted. We stayed over last Friday and everything worked out fine. Our check-in was just as easy as past experiences with PRICELINE. I am sure we will use LMTclub again. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Glad to hear it worked out well for you.Thanks for the follow-up! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
kittylv Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 What a great deal! Is there a new code for LMTClub.com? I am unable to access :( Link to comment
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