booboofixer84 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 newbie heretrying to book a hotel with priceline. for san francisco 4/9-4/13.im not really sure which area is good but any recommendations or advise with bidding is welcome. Thanks Link to comment
AaronJB Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Welcome to Betterbidding.Please let us know a bit more about what you're looking for - what would be your desired star rating and budget per night? When looking at the map on the zone selection screen, are there any zones that would work better for your travel plans? Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to star your purchases and searches. Link to comment
booboofixer84 Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 maybe around the city? union square e/w. i would really want a 4* if that's doable. max $170? i booked one at civic center, but the review were bad regarding the area, so i cancelled it. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 We can start with USE and USW and if that is not successful we can discuss other nearby zones which may also work for your needs...When bidding 4* in San Francisco you have SIX 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* USE...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $153, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* USW...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $153, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* USE and USW...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170Any 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 Link to comment
booboofixer84 Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks a lot! i tried doing it like it said in the forum but still didn't win. i even added fisherman's wharf and the financial district. what do you guys suggest in regards to booking it early or last minute? thanks again! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 As far as when to bid see the related 'Bid Early or Close to Check-in' link in our PRICELINE FAQ.What appears to be the Hotel Zetta is on HOTWIRE for $196/nite if you're willing to increase your budget a bit... or if the Financial District is acceptable i think you may be successful there within the amounts you have already bid... or of course you can wait it out and hope for lower prices in the weeks ahead, but the caveat is that rates could also move in the opposite direction and go higher instead of lower.Let us know your thoughts and how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.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
booboofixer84 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 So i ended up lowering my stars to a 3 star and decided that i wanted to stay by the wharf. i started my bid @ $80. I ended up paying $125/night X4 nights plus $90+ for taxes and fees for Best Western Tuscan Inn by fisherman's wharflooking at my dates and hotel prices during that time. i think it's an ok price.... nothing to write home about. i just wanted to get a hotel already because it appears that a lot of hotels are selling out ( i think there's a couple of conferences the week we're there) Just my luck.So crossing my fingers. hopefully this hotel is nice.thanks again for all the help! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you've resolved this stay and are pleased with the outcome given the busy dates in the city.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 Link to comment
vinhtran Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Useful info that I will definitely use. Looking to go from 4/9-4/12 as well. Link to comment
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