Priceline Hotel: 4 star in hollywood June 7th and 8th

[pauline1417]

Hi can someone please help me as this is the first time I have used PRICELINE. I am looking for a 4 star in hollywood for 7th and 8th June and after reading a recent post from someone who bid $75 then added Culver City to rebid at $85 which was accepted I bid the first time at $85 and this was rejected. Can you advise that I rebid on Culver City and how much should I increase the bid? Many thanks

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

If you haven't yet please start by reading your messages.

Rates are date specific so you won't necessarily be able to repeat another user's winning price (nor will you necessarily receive the same hotel), especially when their dates are different then your own.

We will of course start lower, but based upon current rates i think you're likely looking at $115-$135 to be successful at a 4* property. What is your maximum bid for this trip?

When bidding 4* in the Los Angeles area you have FOUR re-bid zones. Please see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask question and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before bidding. If you read the previous link and are confused just post back and we'll break it down further for you.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[pauline1417]

Hi, will I rebid using Culver City?

[yellowdog]

pauline1417

Welcome to BetterBidding :)

As per above, it's very important that you understand how to use your free zones or you could get stuck with a hotel in the wrong zone. Please read this link Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and post your free zones before you start bidding.

Just let us know if you need any further help.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Yellowdog.

[thereuare]

At the 4* level in Los Angels you have FOUR re-bid zones... better to know htem all so that if your first one fails you can immediately continue bidding with the others, plus we can provide you with a full strategy to use for your complete stay.

If you've already read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and are confused, try this:

1) Use the PRICELINE search box on the upper right of this page, enter 'Hollywood, CA' and your dates, and click "GO".

2) List each zone that is offered in this region.

3) Next to each zone list the highest star rating offered in the zone. The way to determine the highest star rating offered in the zone is by selecting the first zone i the list, then scrolling down to see the highest star rating selectable (ie- not greyed out). NEXT UNcheck the selected zone, place a checkmark in the next zone, and repeat the process for each zone in the region. Each time you take note of the highest star rating in the zone, make sure that only ONE zone is selected above.

4) post your findings and we'll take it from there

If you don't follow the above just post back and we'll break it down further.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.