The Family Ghost Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I also had a question about rates for the the dates 4/20 - 4/23. This is the week prior to Jazz Fest I believe .. not sure why the rates seem elevated. I haven't formally bid yet on Priceline, but noticed that the best deal on Hotwire was for a 4* in French Quarter/Canal St. area for $118 per night. On Priceline it is listing the median retail price between $199-$259 for a 3-4 star hotel. Do you anticipate there will be better deals if I wait it out a while, or should I consider jumping on that $118 price at Hotwire? I see a lot of messages on here about people getting rooms in the $60-$70 range via Priceline, and was hoping I might be able to get similar pricing for my dates. Thanks ! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 The FAQ discusses purchase timing in detail. There is no way to know if there is something going on on these dates and rates may come down or head the other way if Spring traffic comes in higher than expected.Keep in mind that rates vary (often significantly) from day-to-day and what you are generally seeing now as wins don't necessarily reflect what Spring prices are going to look like.Please provide the full list of amenities showing with the listing and we would be happy to take a look and try to ID the listing.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I don't think rates are that out of line for this time of year... but there is an IronMan event taking place on April 21st which may account for the slightly higher rates you're seeing.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
The Family Ghost Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks for the info, guys. I will keep my eye on things over the next couple of weeks and then get something ordered. I did end up getting a really affordable price on plane tickets, so I can now afford to pay a few bucks more for rooms if it comes down to it. Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way once you're ready to make a purchase.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
The Family Ghost Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well, I went ahead and tried to do some bidding for 4* rooms .. started at 60, then 75 then 85, then 95, then 105. All of them were rejected, and no offers were made to add X amount of dollars to bid. I think I will just wait it out a few more weeks before trying again. Link to comment
The Family Ghost Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 My friends gave me the go ahead to book the Hotwire deal 4* deal at $118 per night. I wound up getting the Sheraton Hotel at 500 Canal St. That should be a very nice location for us. I will post in the Hotwire section as well. I did use the HOTWIRE link on this site to book my rooms. Link to comment
The Family Ghost Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hotwire was offering what looks to be a pretty good deal for this 4* hotel in the French Quarter. I was not having much luck with these dates via Priceline, so this will have to do. Good location .. happy about that.I did use the HOTWIRE link from this site to book my rooms.Smoke Free RoomsFitness CenterPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business CenterHigh-Speed Internet AccessAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafAccessible path of travelIn-room accessibilityAccessible bathroomRoll-in shower Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Congrats on your success.Hope you are pleased with the result and are looking forward to your stay.Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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