Priceline Hotel: Help for SF (Fisherman's Wharf) 10/3-10/6

[amit]

Hi,

First of thank, thanks for having this website and forum.

i've never used priceline before, but after going through many

posts here, i feel much more comfortable. Registered in priceline

through savingsbarn

What would be the best way to bid for 3 days at Fisherman's Wharf

for 10/3 to 10/6 for a 3* hotel ?

Fisherman's Wharf is a preference - if there are significant differences, then

i don't mind somwhere else close by.

i have a small kid (3 yrs). A regular room would be fine - is there anything i need to keep in mind while booking through priceline ?

Thank you,

Regards

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Things to keep in mind when using Priceline (the 'general' list):

-only guaranteed for double occupancy (after that it is at the discretion of the hotel)

-you could get a room with only one bed in the room

-non-smoking (or smoking) is not guaranteed... usually requests are accomodated but a few instances of hotels saying "it's booked for smoking and i can't change it"

-reservations are non-cancellable/non-changable/non-refundable

Do you have a maximum bid in mind... we wouldnt' want to suggest a strategy that was more than you wanted to spend. If you let us know your maximum bid we'll suggest a bidding strategy for you to follow.

[amit]

Hi !

Yes, i should have included that in the original mail :)

i would be comfortable upto 50 a day, but can go upto

65 if i just have to.

I am going on vacation, and Fisherman's Wharf just

seems like a nice place (i've never been to the west coast

yet). i don't know how the other places (USE, USW etc)

compare with that.

Thanks !

Regards

amit

[thereuare]

I'm doubtful you'll be successful up to $50... and not so sure $65 will work either.

Do you want to try FW and then the USE/USW zones? I think you should research the USE/USW areas so that you know what your next plan will be should the FW fail and we can incorportate that into a given strategy.