casperslc Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hello! I am looking for a room in Providence for June 29 and 30. I would like to stay in zone 3 and pay less than 75 - 100 dollars. I see that there are only a few zones in this area. Any suggestionsThanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Then click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links and reply to this thread with the name of the zone you're looking to bid and we'll have a look at 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 Link to comment
casperslc Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Downtown providence. Zone3. Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Then click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links...Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too!2x Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
casperslc Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 ok i clicked on them twice Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm not sure what you're entering for the city/location but 'Downtown' is Zone4 on my search when i enter 'Providence, RI' as the location, which is why we ask for zone names and not numbers.What is the minimum star rating you'd like to try for this stay? If less than 4* are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive hotel at the minimum star level you designate?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
casperslc Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I was looking at the PRICELINE site but I certainly could have made a mistake. I would like 3.5 plus but I would take 3 plus. The cost is more important at this point. If I could get 75 - 100 I owuld take 3 stars and up. I would like to try 3.5 first if possible. Thank youI used your PRICELINE link and checked Providence RI again and saw that it says zone 3 - downtown. Zone four is Coventry. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 So to confirm... do you want to first try for a 3.5* hotel in the Downtown zone up to $100, then if that is rejected try for a 3* property up to the same limit?Please confirm 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.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
casperslc Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 That is correct. Thanks Link to comment
casperslc Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 After looking at the published prices, i am wondering if 80 dollars would be accepted Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 When bidding 3.5* in Providence you have THREE re-bid zones... only ONE re-bid zone at the 3* level. 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.With time on your side i would start by lowing balling a bit with the following:Select 3.5* Downtown...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70If the above is rejected don't get discouraged, just post back and we'll revise to try again in 24 hours.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 Link to comment
casperslc Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 The $70 was not good enough for Priceline. What would you suggest next?Thank you Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 24 hours from your last bid try again:Select 3.5* Downtown...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90If that too is rejected wait another 24 hours and re-try:Select 3.5* Downtown...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 $100Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way.PS- when replying use the ADD REPLY button near the bottom of the page (to the right of the PRICELINE QUICK QUOTE search box) instead of the way at the bottom of the post, as this will prevent you from quoting the previous message each time. ;) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
casperslc Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have tried again without winning my bids. It doesn't look like I have many zones to ue for three stars or 2.5 stars. What do you think?Thank you. Link to comment
Romelle Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 You are right. Not many. In fact, exactly one free rebid zone at the 3* level, and none at the 2.5* level. Fortunately you have lots of time, so you can work your way up over multiple days. Romelle Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 What do you think?Please use the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin all your bidding, searches, and travel purchases.Please click each links above and reply to this thread, we'll then continue the discussion for your trip above.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
casperslc Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Those are the links I have used every time but I clicked on them again. Link to comment
crito Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I would not recommend bidding at the 2.5* level. I don't think there are any 2.5* hotels truly in downtown Providence. The only one I could find in the whole city is on Douglas Ave, an ugly location and not at all convenient to the main part of the city. (If you don't mind staying out of the action, I'd recommend bidding in the airport zone instead.)What seems to be the Wyndham Garden is listed on HOTWIRE for $100. The main problem with it is that it is not in downtown Providence at all, but in Fox Point. It's not walkable to anything, but they do have a shuttle. (The other 3*s in Providence would be far superior, IMHO.)If it were me, I'd keep bidding on PRICELINE at the 3.5* level. The Marriott often shows up, and although it's a bit worn out it's in a good location and would be a good summer hotel, with an outdoor pool and pool bar. And you might luck out and snag the Hilton. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 casperslc,Given the info/suggestions above do you want to wait it out and hope for lower prices in the weeks ahead, consider the 3* on HOTWIRE, or raise your budget and continue to bid 3.5* on PRICELINE?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
casperslc Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I bid $100 on a 3 star hotel in Providence and did not get anything. I used HOTWIRE for the first time - and yes I clicked your link! I got a 3 star for 100 a night. Wyndham Garden Providence. Thank you for your help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you found something that works well for your plans and that you're happy with the results.Can you please add a reply to this thread with the amenities shown before your purchase... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.Thank you for sharing your results and using the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchase. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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