aqualung Posted October 7, 2005 Report Posted October 7, 2005 Planning a 10/14-16/2005 trip to Busch Gardens. I am new to priceline and would like some advice on bidding for this. Considering Tampa Airport area as the hotels seem to be nicer there or possibly the downtown area as I like to visit the Tampa Bay Brewing Co. My wife would prefer a Double Tree or Embassy Suites (I know there is no guarantee), so a 3* or better. 3 of us (2 adults and an 11 yr old child); would like to get in for $50-$60. Thanks.
thereuare Posted October 7, 2005 Report Posted October 7, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!Priceline only guarantees double occupancy... after that it's at the discretion of the hotel. Is this something you're willing to accept and move forward with Priceline? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
aqualung Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Posted October 7, 2005 I suppose I can take that chance. Most standard rooms come with 2 beds anyway and if we get the DT or ES, there is always a sofa bed in the other room. Otherwise it will be quite cozy.
thereuare Posted October 8, 2005 Report Posted October 8, 2005 The following is based upon you wanting to get a 3* property in either the Airport or Downtown zone with a maximum bid of $60.You have two re-bid zones at the 3* level, if you're not familiar with re-bidding please read PRICELINE RE-BIDDING EXPLAINED and feel free to ask questions and or confirm your re-bid zones with the board.Select 3* Airport zone...Bid $48, if rjeected add re-bid zone...Bid $52, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $54, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Downtown zone...Bid $45, if rjeected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $54, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Downtown and Airport zones...Bid $56, if rjeected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60.Any questions feel free to ask.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
aqualung Posted October 8, 2005 Author Report Posted October 8, 2005 Selected the Airport area, 3* and bid $48 as suggested - got accepted 1st time:Hotel Name: Doubletree Guest Suites Tampa Bay3050 North Rocky Point Drive West Tampa, Florida 33607
thereuare Posted October 8, 2005 Report Posted October 8, 2005 Great... less than half price!Glad it worked out well for you... especially since yu shouldn't have any problem now with the triple occupancy.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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