Priceline Hotel: 4* San Jose (Redwood City - San Carlos) Sofitel San Francisco Bay

[the_chad]

PL was showing the median price for a 4* in the area as $202. Hotwire was showing what I perceived as this property for $102 per night (total w/ taxes $246). Sofitel was offering rooms for $187 (total w/ taxes 421.88).

Started bidding at $80, utilizing permutation bidding, PL accepted at $88. Win!

Two nights: $176.00

Taxes: 32.12

Total: 208.12

Bonus: free parking

As always, used PL and HOTWIRE links.

As an aside, I really wanted Palo Alto area and the Westin. But. PL wasn't having any of it. Started bidding multiple times at $80/95 and bidding all the up to $130. Nothing. There is an event at Stanford that weekend and why we will be in town, so while it explained the higher bids, it was too much. The Sofitel is a great property only 20min away. And again, the free parking.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Nice deal for this property, and hope you are looking forward to your stay.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.

[the_chad]

FYI: previously, parking at the Sofitel was free. Per one of the employees at checkin, that has changed (luckily the day after we left!). She did not mention the cost. I would double check if I was considering bidding.

Also, the Sofitel SF Bay is a great hotel, especially for the price. HIghly recommended.

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up and glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! :)