Priceline Hotel: 4* New Orleans (Downtown) Hyatt Regency New Orleans

[manniac]

I have been bidding these areas over the last week and the prices seem higher than I would have thought.

I have bid as high as $95 for downtown and the french quarter for as low as a 3*. My last was a bid for $90 for a 2.5* downtown.

I am not sure why the prices are high, I know Tulane is graduating that weekend, but I would not think that would affect it that much.

I prefer a downtown hotel 3* or above, but could settle for a 2.5*. I could also go to the FQ or Warehouse if necessary.

Thanks

[AaronJB]

Graduations can definitely cause rates to ramp, unfortunately. What would be your desired max budget per night for this stay?

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[manniac]

I would like to get under $100, but I will spend what I have to since I have to go to my daughter graduation.

[thereuare]

HOTWIRE has a 4* hotel in the Downtown zone for $121/nite with:

Fitness

Pool

Restaurant

Business

Hi-Speed Internet

Tennis

Blind Accessible

Deaf Accessible

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Handicapped Parking

Roll-in Shower

... best guess for this one would be the Hilton Riverside, and given your rejection at $95 for a 2.5* property this would seem like a pretty good deal for the big jump in star rating. Does this work for your needs or do you want to consider bidding higher than you have for a 4* hotel?

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[manniac]

Although I would like to pay a little less, I did look into it and I did not see that deal on hotwire. I will start looking at HOTWIRE a little more though. Thanks.

[Romelle]

Although I would like to pay a little less, I did look into it and I did not see that deal on hotwire. I will start looking at HOTWIRE a little more though. Thanks.

HOTWIRE deals come and go, sometimes rather frequently and quickly. It, or a similar one, may well show up again. If you see something you like, don't wait around too long.

Also, if you will have a car, you might look at zones a bit further out.

Romelle

[thereuare]

I'm still seeing it on my own HOTWIRE search for your dates.

[LSU]

International Jewelry Fair/General Merchandise Show 05/16/13 - 05/19/13 with Tulane graduating is keeping rooms high right now. I wouldn't go above $100 either. Just keep trying. Reserve a back up plan, but they should drop.

[manniac]

Finally got a room for the weekend. Tried many, many days and this is the most I bid. Did not necessarily want this hotel, but it will do.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Sorry to hear that this wasn't the property you were hoping for, but a nice deal and hope the hotel will work out okay for your travel plans.

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

Enjoy your stay.