wcfulton Posted July 26, 2013 Report Posted July 26, 2013 I've often use this forum & the PRICELINE link to book hotels and was about to bid for a single Sunday night stay in Vegas.When selecting "Strip North", Priceline quotes the "median retail price" as $54. When I include "Strip Vicinity South," the median price increses to $88. (Priceline's Express deal is $94 for Strip Vicinity South.)Neither of "median prices" sound accurate as in the past, I think my last winning bid was $118 for a *5 star.Is there an explination for this discrepancy? Is it because I am seeking a Sunday night room? I can hardly believe there would be such a difference!
thereuare Posted July 26, 2013 Report Posted July 26, 2013 Ignore the median rate shown by PRICELINE as it's not accurate and shouldn't be used in formulating a bidding strategy.If you'd like help bidding for this stay let us know the dates of your stay, desired zone(s), and maximum bid and we'll have a look at rates for your dates.If you're not, please share all your wins with the board so that others can benefit from the information.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
wcfulton Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Posted July 27, 2013 Really appreciate the reply, as it confirms my suspicion that the median rate is inaccurate. For kicks I bid using the quoted median rate and of course it was not accepted.Looking for a 5* North or South Strip Vicinity for Sunday evening, August 11th.My last booking through the PRICELINE link resulted in the Palazzo. We really liked the room but unfortunately had a theft from the room. This time I would like to include the 5* options of the "South Strip."What is a suggested reasonable starting bid? Thanks!
wcfulton Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Posted July 28, 2013 Just won the Aria for $95 & win posted on the forum.
wcfulton Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Posted July 28, 2013 Used the PRICELINE link & worked my way up starting with a $85 bid for 5* only, Strip North & Strip South Vicinity.
yellowdog Posted July 28, 2013 Report Posted July 28, 2013 Congratulations on your success!Thanks for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding :) We hope you're satisfied with the outcome and will like the Aria.Enjoy your stay.Yellowdog.
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