Priceline Hotel: Suggestions for bidding in Frankfurt?

[anyway]

I have to stay 18 Oct - 21 Oct in Frankfurt. Unfortunately, Book Messe is taking place there at the exactly same dates. Most hotels show no availability or have rates in the EUR 300-600 range.

I have bid up to $75 in all zones for 2* with no results.

What would you do in such a situation?

Is there a possibility that hotels are just holding inventory and could release it in the last minute?

Thanks,

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[WillTravel]

With rates that high, I wouldn't count on a last-minute breakthrough.

I'd suggest that you take a look at http://www.hrs.de .

See what's available and book a backup.

Also look at http://www.accorhotels.com (actually use the link on thereuare's support page) . Maybe there's a suburban Etap or something that would work for you.

[Chris26WI]

You could also check for nearby cities like Wiesbaden and Mainz which are connected via public transport to Frankfurt - but they usually profit from the trade fairs in Frankfurt as well.

[anyway]

Thanks, Chris26WI and WillTravel! I've booked a backup in Wiesbaden.

[Chris26WI]

Which hotel did you book? ( I used to live in Wiesbaden)

[anyway]

Etap on the outskirts of Wiesbaden. We will have a car, so commuting to Frankfurt should be easy (and parking is free at Etap.)

I'll try to bid in Frankfurt a couple of times more though.