Spooty Posted May 12, 2013 Report Posted May 12, 2013 I would like some bidding help for Ottawa. The details are:14-June to 17-June (3 nights)4 starsZone of interest is OttawaI have 5 re-bid zones (5 zones without a 4 star or higher hotel)Prices through hotel websites are:Sheraton - $176 (pre-paid)/$186 (flexible)Westin - $177 (pre-paid)/$282 (flexible)Marriott - $144 (pre-paid)/$169 (flexible)I followed the PRICELINE link to find the zones (and will do so for bidding as well).Thanks
AaronJB Posted May 12, 2013 Report Posted May 12, 2013 Welcome to Betterbidding.What would be your desired budget per night for this stay?Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Spooty Posted May 12, 2013 Author Report Posted May 12, 2013 Oh, sorry, I didn't realize you needed that (I just assumed that you'd tell me what my budget could be). I'm hoping to spend under $100. If that isn't reasonable, I can switch my bid to a 3.5*.
thereuare Posted May 13, 2013 Report Posted May 13, 2013 Using your FIVE re-zones i would bid as follows:Select 4* Ottawa...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Spooty Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Posted May 14, 2013 Using your FIVE re-zones i would bid as follows:Select 4* Ottawa...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes.I tried today and messed up slightly - I accidentally added in a bid for $88 (my mind was on the $98 bid, I guess), so I only got as high as $98 All were rejected. I'll try again tomorrow (and for a few days) and then either up my bid or drop to 3.5*. Thanks.
AaronJB Posted May 14, 2013 Report Posted May 14, 2013 Thank you for keeping us updated and please let us know if you have additional questions.Hopefully the next round of bidding will be successful.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Romelle Posted May 14, 2013 Report Posted May 14, 2013 HOTWIRE has a 4* Downtown for $108 so you probably are pretty close.There were no HOTWIRE 3.5* offers, but the 3* Downtown was only $67.PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal 4* for Downtown is $107, but with the 5% discount code it would be $102.If you do shift to bidding 3.5*, you might try a slightly lower range for the first round. Romelle
Spooty Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Posted May 14, 2013 I tried again this morning my last bid ($100) was accepted for the Marriott. Thanks for your help.
thereuare Posted May 14, 2013 Report Posted May 14, 2013 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you were accepted within your originally set budget and are happy with the results. Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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