mr21 Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Arrival date: 11/25/05 for 2 nightsPreferred Zone: Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert - Indian WellsI already have a cancellable, backup room at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rancho Mirage for $135/night (including all taxes and fees). I am hoping to get a resort for approximately the same price thru Priceline.Today I bid $75 and was rejected. Added Indio (zone without resorts) and rebid $90 which was also rejected. I would consider a resort in Palm Springs but only after it seems hopeless in Rancho Mirage, etc.These are rates I found on the web:Esmarelda: $199 (AAA rate)Rancho Las Palmas:$242 (AAA rate)JW Marriott Desert Springs: $269 (AAA rate)Hyatt Grand Champions: $265Great website and thank you for any assistance. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!Given current rates, i think if you are successful it will take 'all' of the $115 that you are willing to bid (which would approximate $135/nite after fees/taxes).At this point I would bid as follows:Select Resort Rancho Mirage....Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected wait 72 hours at which point...Select Resort Rancho Mirage....Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115.Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and keep us updated on your progress. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Want to know if Rates Drop?? Get alerts at RateDrop.com Link to comment
mr21 Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Here is an update:My latest bid of $125 was rejected today. In 72 hours, I am going to start over at $100 but will also add in the Palm Springs zone on the rebids. I will keep trying for a resort and give up at $125-$135. Wish me luck. Link to comment
mr21 Posted November 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 It looks like I will be keeping my reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn. My max. bid of $125 for a resort was not accepted. Then I also tried for a 2.5* but gave up at $77. Thanks thereuare for your help and I will try again when we go back to Palm Springs in April, 2006. Link to comment
thereuare Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Thank you for the follow-up and adding a 'resolution' to this thread. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Want to know if Rates Drop?? Get alerts at RateDrop.com Link to comment
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