Priceline Hotel: 4*/Boutique New Orleans Failed Bid

[rc408]

Dates are actually for 10/1-10/3- October

Failed to win any bids for a friend in New Orleans:

4*

Started with CCB at $45 and added additional zones at about $5 increments until I reached $80.

No bids accepted

Boutique

Same prcedure as above but started at $55 and bid up to $85

No bids accepted.

Used Savingsbarn.com

[thereuare]

Are those your friend's maximum bid amounts?

[rc408]

He's thinking of increasing his bid's in 72 hours, any advice? It seems that prices for this weekend are higher than other weekends in the same month. Is there an event there that weekend?

[thereuare]

Bidding Convention Center or Central Business District?

No interest in including the FQ?

[rc408]

Oops, I wasn't quite with it yesterday. Any area including FQ would be great. He is not particular in that regard but would like a Boutique or above. He is aware of the smaller rooms and bed situation with the boutiques. Thanks Thereuare.

[thereuare]

Which zones exactly?

I'd assume that the Convention Center, Central Business District, and French Quarter are all okay... but not sure. I'd go on to assume that the other zones are not okay... for example, i would not recommend staying out by the Airport if you're looking to experience New Orleans.

Which zone(s) were bid above?

[rc408]

I forget that you can't read my mind :).

We bid for a 4* and the Boutique in the Central Business, Convention Center and French Quarter zones and then added the other 5 zones as free rebids since they contain 3* or below only. Since he is willing to accept any of the 3 zones with Boutique or 4* I believe there are a total of 16 bid opportunities: 8 bids at 4* then 8 bids at Boutique. I hope that covers it.

Thanks Theruare! :)

[thereuare]

All of the Marriott branded properties are sold-out for these dates.

Does EasyClickTravel show anything promising (at least to use as a back-up?)

Hotwire has what seems to be the Park Plaza for only $55/nite, and although the reviews are not good (although improved since the name change) it may be something to consider if 4* properties get too high.