emptynesters Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 AMS 4/12-17 - aiming for a 5* Canal for a bargain (or a 4* for a cheaper bargain). Tonight's bid history...AMS Canals – 5*Canal area - $91 – rejectedAdded Schipool - $95 – rejectedAdded North - $99 – rejectedAdded Museum - $109 – rejectedAdded East - $111 – rejectedAMS Canals – 4* $75 - rejectedAdd east - $79 - rejectedAdd north – 81 - rejectedAdd museum (has 4*) - 81 - rejectedAdvice welcome. Regards, Emptynesters Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 What is your maximum bid at each star level?I would of course star lower, but my guess is that you're currently looking at ~$160-$180 for a 5* hotel and $125-$145 for a 4* property.Let us know your maximum bid and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
itsneverlupus Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 When I was bidding 2-3 weeks ago, I had to go up to $150 to win a 5* Canal hotel (Marriott) for 4/14-22. Also, did anyone notice that PRICELINE has changed the Renaissance and the NH Grand Krasnapolsky from 4* to 5* recently? Link to comment
emptynesters Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks! My goal was a 5* in the Canal area for not more than $125, failing that a 4* for not more than $90. I did a check on the rack rates (NH downtown)and they were about 25% higher on the weekend so we're thinking of bidding on 4/12-13 and 4/14-17 separately, lower on the 14-17, potentially higher on the 12-13. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 When I was bidding 2-3 weeks ago, I had to go up to $150 to win a 5* Canal hotel (Marriott) for 4/14-22. Also, did anyone notice that PRICELINE has changed the Renaissance and the NH Grand Krasnapolsky from 4* to 5* recently?Welcome to BetterBidding!Can you please add your previous win to the board as a NEW TOPIC (even if the stay has already been completed) so that others will be aware of your win when searching the topic titles on the board and in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins and Priceline Maps.In your post please include the star rating, city, zone, hotel name, room rate per nite, and dates of your stay... you can still view all of this information by going to PRICELINE and clicking the MY PROFILE >> MY TRIPS link near the top right of their home page.Thanks!Thanks! My goal was a 5* in the Canal area for not more than $125, failing that a 4* for not more than $90. I did a check on the rack rates (NH downtown)and they were about 25% higher on the weekend so we're thinking of bidding on 4/12-13 and 4/14-17 separately, lower on the 14-17, potentially higher on the 12-13.If you're seeing a rate change the maximum bid used may differ if you're bidding for the complete stay vs. SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID. Did you want to try for the complete stay first OR split the bid in hopes of a lower price for one leg of the stay (but likely needing to change hotels mid-trip)?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
emptynesters Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 The bid hsitory - next will come the 4/14-4/17 saga.. (Used the PRICELINE link, above)The win is at the bottom, 3/30. Best rate on NH site was e367 w/tax, our net was $268, saving $202! Thanks BB!3/28 Emptynesters Dad evening (open at 2300 next)AMS 4/12-17 - aiming for a 5* Canal for a bargain (or a 4* for a cheaper bargain). Tonight's bid history...AMS Canals – 5*Canal area - $91 – rejectedAdded Schipool - $95 – rejectedAdded North - $99 – rejectedAdded Museum - $109 – rejectedAdded East - $111 – rejectedAMS Canals – 4* $75 - rejectedAdd east - $79 - rejectedAdd north – 81 - rejectedAdd museum (has 4*) - 81 – rejected3/29 1530 – Emptynesters Mom 5*Central canalDog, food, weight 8+ (symbols!)91Add SchipolSame 5*99Add north105Add east111Add rembrandtplein1163/30 – Emptynesters Dad – appx 07305*Canals – 101 dog food weight 8Add schipool – 112Add north – 125Now 4*Canal – 91Add East – 101 Add North – 115 – Got NH Amsterdam Centre Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Congratulations on your (partial) win.Glad to see you got at least some of these dates taken care of and are hopefully pleased with the results for this leg of your trip.As this thread no reflects your win for this portion of your stay, please start a NEW TOPIC for the 4/14-4/17 portion.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
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