stuartc88 Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hello Again All,Planning a trip for friends in October and aiming to start the bidding process for the whole trip Thursday US time. Have recieved strategy already for Disneyland, below is part 2 of the trip. Trip details:Accomodation in all cases will be for 2 adults & 2 children (ages 10 & 11) who are quite capable of sharing a double bed together. (I would appreciate if anyone percieves any problems with this number of people in a single room in any of the cities they post this also).Also happy to use either PL or Hotwire pending advice from the experts on this board.14th - 15th October (inclusive) - San Diego. Will at this stage have a car and plans for the two days to include a visit to the Zoo (15th) and Sea World (16th) before departing San Diego Airport for Las Vegas the night of the 16th. Not overly familiar with hotels in this area but would assume I would be bidding in the "San Diego Coastal" or "Downtown SD" areas? Once again would like to budget around the $40-50 dollar range for a 3* or higher.Many thanks in advance for any advice / suggestion / bidding strategies / etc that anyone can provide. Cheers Link to comment
soccermacmom Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Stuart, I am not an expert at all, having made my first Priceline purchase yesterday, but I think you are budgeting too low for that area. That is very expensive real estate. Hotel Circle might be more manageable.Hopefully those more knowledgeable than I will have something to add. Good luck! Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Stuart, have you seen prices posted in the $40-$50 range for 3* hotels in this zone? It does seem low for this area.As well, to protect yourself, make sure you inform the people you're bidding for that the 'guarantee' is only for double occupancy... hopefully it will all work out well for their stays, but no need for you to lose a friendship while trying to help out (if they should have a problem at any given property). Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
stuartc88 Posted August 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Hey guys,Again many thanks for your feedback. Having re reviewed the successful bids - you were very right. $40-50 for downtown or coastal was WAY under. We ended up settling on Mission Valley and had a few bid attempts as below based on successful bids.Bid $40, rejected added re-bid zone...Bid $43, rejected added re-bid zone...Bid $45, rejected added re-bid zone...Bid $50, rejected.Again "hoping" maybe this is because its still early. Will again give it some time and try again. Link to comment
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