akc Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Hi there, I'm looking for some bidding advice on a four star hotel in Hollywood Florida for two nights 1/15 - 1/17. What is the lowest I should start at? Thanks!
AaronJB Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 What would be your desired max bid per night for this stay, and which zone/s would be acceptable?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
akc Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Posted January 3, 2013 The only zone we want to bid on is the Hollywood zone. We would like to stay below $80/night if possible since the parking also seems to be quite pricey. Thanks!
thereuare Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Please click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, then reply to this thread and we'll continue the discussion for your trip above.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too!Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
akc Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Posted January 3, 2013 I have clicked on both sites requested:) Thanks in advance for any bidding advice!
thereuare Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 I think your budget may be tough for this one but to give it a try:When bidding 4* in this region you have FIVE 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* Hollywood...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80Any 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
akc Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Posted January 4, 2013 I went up to $95 using the 5 rebidding zones for the same dates 1/15 - 1/17. Any suggestions, should we wait a few days and try again? Also, we are okay spending &100/night maybe a little more if need be. Any suggestions? Thanks!
akc Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Posted January 4, 2013 What do you usually see these rooms go for in Hollywood on Priceline? Just curious to know what the ballpark winning bid is usually, over $100?
thereuare Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Rates are date specific... using MAPS and HOTELS.com, what is the best available rate you're able to find at an acceptable 4* hotel for your dates?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
akc Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Posted January 8, 2013 Hi there, I have tried bidding up to $105/night for the dates 1/15 - 1/17 in two zones, Hollywood, and Plantation. Neither of these has been a successful bid for a four star hotel. I really didn't want to spend over $105/night, is it possible to get a 4 star in the fort lauderdale area with this budget? Any recommendations & bidding advice would be much appreciated, thanks!
thereuare Posted January 8, 2013 Report Posted January 8, 2013 HOTWIRE has what looks to be the Bonaventure Resort and Spa (previously the Hyatt Bonaventure) for $110/nite, just a touch more than you have already been bidding and in one of the zones you have already bid... is this of interest? If not, what about the Downtown, Beach, and/or Airport zones?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
akc Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Posted January 8, 2013 At this point we are find to stay anywhere in Fort Lauderdale including the Beach and Downtown area. We did this in December and got a priceline deal for $80/night which was great, but parking was a mandatory $21 per day. So, for these areas, I don't want to go too much above $90/night due to the mandatory parking fees at a lot of these places. It was unexpected the first time, this time we're prepared:)
thereuare Posted January 9, 2013 Report Posted January 9, 2013 At this point we are find to stay anywhere in Fort Lauderdale including the Beach and Downtown area.Please list for us exactly which zones, by PRICELINE name, you're willing to accept and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
akc Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Posted January 9, 2013 Here are the zones we are interested in: Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach Area, Hollywood, West Fort Lauderdale Plantation. We would like to limit our budget to $105/night if possible & prefer Hollywood or West Fort Lauderdale Plantation. Looking for a 4 star 1/15 - 1/17. Thanks!
thereuare Posted January 9, 2013 Report Posted January 9, 2013 ... prefer Hollywood or West Fort Lauderdale Plantation.Did you want to first bid only these two zones up to your limit, then if rejected start lower and bid the other zones... or does price ultimately prevail and the least expensive 4* or better hotel in any of these zones is your goal?Please confirm and we'll advise accordingly.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
akc Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Posted January 9, 2013 If possible, I would prefer to bid the zones for Hollywood & West Fort Lauderdale Plantation first up to our $105 limit & then do the others for the least expensive 4 *. Thanks for the advice!
thereuare Posted January 9, 2013 Report Posted January 9, 2013 When bidding 4* in Ft Lauderdale you have FIVE 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* West Ft Lauderdale-Planation...Bid $75, 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 add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Hollywood...Bid $75, 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 add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* West Ft Lauderdale-Planation AND Hollywood...Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown and Beach...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown and Beach and West Ft Lauderdale-Planation...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 add re-bid zone...Bid $88, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown and Beach and Hollywood...Bid $90, if rejected add West Ft Lauderdale-PlanationBid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105Any 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
akc Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Posted January 10, 2013 I am booked at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina 4* $85/night:) Thank you so much for your advice!
thereuare Posted January 11, 2013 Report Posted January 11, 2013 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you were successful and are pleased with the results coming in within your budget.Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
av8tor Posted January 15, 2013 Report Posted January 15, 2013 I'm also looking to book in FLL, but I'm confused on some of the star ratings. This thread listed the Hilton Marina as a 4*, but the Better Bidding Priceline Hotel list shows it as a 3*. When was the last time the hotel list was updated?
thereuare Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 The hotel lists are updated whenever new information is received... but we're human and occasionally miss one. ;)We've updated the Priceline Hotel List with the proper star rating for this property, thanks for letting us know.If you need help with an upcoming stay feel free to start a NEW TOPIC.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
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