Priceline Hotel: 4* Austin (Downtown) Hilton

[romberj]

Recently struck out for a 4* in Austin for 9/3-9/6 using the following bids:

-55

-60

-63

-65

-70

-72

-75

With this being a holiday weekend, any ideas of what it might take to get a winning bid? Any advice would be appreciated.

[thereuare]

Are you willing to SPLIT YOUR BID?

If not, Hotwire has a 4* for $116/nite (possibly the Hilton) but the direct rate at the HILTON is only $125/nite (if booking all 3 days together) so i would sooner just book direct.

Let us know your thoughts regarding splitting the bid and we'll advise further.

[romberj]

I prefer not to split the bid. I have another chance to bid coming up late this afternoon. For a non-split bid, any advice? If it doesn't work out, the rate at the Hilton is reasonable and I'll likely use it as plan B. Again, appreciate any help.

[thereuare]

Since you would ultimately take the Hilton-direct rate, i would pick up where you left off:

80

85

90

95

100

105

110

If that is rejected than you can take the HILTON direct (please use this link to Hilton if you go that route... although the rate is now $139/nite)

HOWEVER, Hotwire is still showing a 4* at $119, and now also showing a 4.5* (believed to be the Inter-Continental) for $117... so take your pick :)

Let us know how it goes and what you choose to do.

[romberj]

4* Austin (downtown) Hilton $90 9/3-9/5.

Following bidding strategy above, was successful on third bid @$90.

Thanks for the bidding advice and help, my gratitude to thereuare and betterbidding.

[thereuare]

Glad it worked out well for you and you were able to save a few extra dollars!

Enjoy your stay.