manniac Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 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 Link to comment
AaronJB Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Graduations can definitely cause rates to ramp, unfortunately. What would be your desired max budget per night for this stay?Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
manniac Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I would like to get under $100, but I will spend what I have to since I have to go to my daughter graduation. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 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?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
manniac Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 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. Link to comment
Romelle Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 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 Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm still seeing it on my own HOTWIRE search for your dates. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
LSU Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 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. Link to comment
manniac Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 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. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 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. Link to comment
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