nzpod Posted November 15, 2012 Report Posted November 15, 2012 Hi Guys,Looking for a hotel in Beverly hills-west hollywood or Hollywood or downtown orSanta MonicaAbout 4* hotelMy budget is 100-110.I see the W hotel has gone for 100ish recently.What would be the bidding advice be?Thanks a lot!Of course using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links!
thereuare Posted November 15, 2012 Report Posted November 15, 2012 27/12-29/12 (3 nights)Please confirm your dates as the above would only be 2 nites (based upon the format we use on the board)... is your check-out actually 12/30, making this a 3 nite stay?Please confirm and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow, and please click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links before replying.Thanks! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
nzpod Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Posted November 15, 2012 Sorry for the confusion. Check in 12/27Check out 12/30So 3 nightsCheers
thereuare Posted November 15, 2012 Report Posted November 15, 2012 At current rates my guess is that a 4* hotel at $110 or under may be tough, but to give it a try...When bidding 4* in the Los Angeles area you have FOUR re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 4* BH-WH and Hollywood...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $83, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown and Santa Monica...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $83, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* BH-WH and Hollywood and Downtown...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* BH-WH and Hollywood and Santa Monica...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* BH-WH and Hollywood and Downtown and Santa Monica...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $108, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
nzpod Posted November 18, 2012 Author Report Posted November 18, 2012 Thanks got the W Hollywood for $123/night incl taxesNow I just need to find close cheap parking. Any ideas?Cheers
Romelle Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 While a topic is open like this one, there now is a slick little button "Post Hotel WIn" that lets one quickly make the post. 'Sorry I don't know anything about the parking situation, but thought you'd enjoy the new posting feature on future wins. I also missed it until somebody pointed it out to me.Romelle
thereuare Posted November 18, 2012 Report Posted November 18, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Thank you for sharing your win with the board. It would be appreciated if you used the previously requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
nzpod Posted November 18, 2012 Author Report Posted November 18, 2012 Someone has changed plans at the last minute and now I need another room.What would be your suggestion to get another room at the same hotel?Hmmm sometimes its easier just to get a travel agent to sort everything out!!Thanks so much guys!
thereuare Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Thanks so much guys!It would be appreciated if you used the previously requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
nzpod Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Posted November 19, 2012 Sorry I don't follow.I did use the links to make my purchase. Clicked on both.Is there anyway to get another room at the same hotel for the same fare?Thanks
Romelle Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 It is a gamble. There are only 3 or 4 hotels in the 4* Hollywood zone, including The W. So those are your odds. Hotels seem to sort of run in streaks, but people have reporting bidding again one minute later for another room and getting a different hotel. To maximize the odds start with exactly the same amount as your current win, rather than exploring the lower levels first. A couple months ago I bid in Budapest for a second room and got the same hotel as for my first bid. It is just that there is NO WAY to make sure with Priceline bidding. You might look at the Hotwire hotel list and see if people have reported getting The W via Hotwire. And then see if any current offerings look like The W. If there is a good match with amenities the odds are a little better. I looked it up yesterday, so don't remember exactly, but the Priceline retail rate for The W on your dates was a little over $300 a night. That of course is one way to get the same hotel.Romelle
nzpod Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Posted November 21, 2012 So I called w hotel to try and get a room with two beds and they said thy couldn't change anything at all with te room. Is that normal?Cheers
AaronJB Posted November 21, 2012 Report Posted November 21, 2012 PRICELINE only guarantees one bed/double occupancy. It's up to the hotel to offer a room with two beds - some hotels will have no issue, some may charge more and some may say no. It may depend on the hotel, the day or even who you talk to at times. I would try again at check-in.
nzpod Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Posted November 21, 2012 To maximize the odds start with exactly the same amount as your current win, rather than exploring the lower levels first.Romelle thanks so much.That works like a charm. Got another room for the same dates for the same priceAlways used the PRICELINE link!Cheers
AaronJB Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 Glad you were able to get an additional room for these dates! Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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