julsteelerfan Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Hello, and thanks for any advice in advance. Use PRICELINE link for bidding.11/17/12- 11/19/12 (sat/sun)Coming to Pittsburgh for Sunday night game, so I know prices are elevated. Looking to stay downtown (hotwire has 3.5 for $223/noc)So started with 4* at $100 adding 9 other areas to a has bid of $160. Got rejected on all.So, added 3.5 and bid $140 downtown, got rejected,.Question, should I continue on same game plan every day or do I bite the bullet and increase bids. I only want downtown, and with a 3.5 star I may get station square which I do not want( crossing river at 12 midnight after game)Plan on bidding tonight, that is again, Julie Link to comment
AaronJB Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 At this point, with HOTWIRE and regular rates, unfortunately a win is going to take a moderately higher bid at either star level. I would continue higher by $5's. You can wait and bid every few days in an attempt to see if inventory comes online between now and your stay at lower price points. However, there is the possibility that rates may stay around these levels or go higher if there's something going on on these dates.Please let us know if you have any questions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
julsteelerfan Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Thanks ,will let you know what I get Link to comment
julsteelerfan Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Still trying, have gotten rejected on downtown bids starting at $150-170. Going to keep trying and if nothing is accepted will book thru hotwire (3.5* looks like wyndham) will keep updated and close upon win or decision. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Sorry to hear that your bids haven't been accepted! :(Thank you for keeping us updated and let us know if you have additional questions.Thanks for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
julsteelerfan Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Well, still nothing. I have a question, is it possible that they are not releasing any rooms. Hotwire 3.5 stars just went up from $197 to $199. Should I book. Will start a new thread if I do. Thanks Link to comment
julsteelerfan Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Booked, was going to just book thru HOTWIRE since I knew it was the Wyndham, but tried one more zone (10th) and increased my bid to $188.(increased by $1 /zone) andGot the Wyndham. Saved $11/ noc but $11 is enough for 2 cocktails:). Used PRICELINE link for bidding. Link to comment
julsteelerfan Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Bid $188, HOTWIRE $199. Been trying for 3 weeks, no rooms released and over 130 bids, finally got it and saved $11/noc but for a sold out weekend, I'll take $22 savings. Used PRICELINE link. Wow, what a struggle but love saving any money:-) Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you were ultimately successful and are pleased with the results.Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
BiddingBetterDC Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Are the rooms so high because it's near Thanksgiving time then? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 My guess would be football or some other event... if you need help with an upcoming stay in this area please start a NEW TOPIC.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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