Hotwire Hotel: 4.5* Seoul (Downtown) Hotel Grand Ambassador Seoul associated Pullman

[AcesGoPlaces]

Been trying NYOP for 3 consecutive days for a 5* hotel in Seoul (Gangnam-Gu - Seouchu Gu) for 7 nights in Nov.

Low ball offer: $90 rejectted

2nd offer: $100 rejected

Next offer: $110 rejected

Next offer" $120 rejected

Last offer: $125 rejected

Switched to Express deal and they had 5* hotel in Gangnam area (Amenites: pool, parking, casino, gym, biz centre, wifi - any guess which hotel this might be?). Before bidding express deal price on that is $174, after going through several rounds of bidding, the exact same thing is offered at $139.

Now here's the kicker: after my last offer of $125, they give me a counter offer of $149!! Which is HIGHER than the Express Deal of $139!! What the ....

So all in all: NO JOY

Any suggestions welcome.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Switched to Express deal and they had 5* hotel in Gangnam area (Amenites: pool, parking, casino, gym, biz centre, wifi - any guess which hotel this might be?). Before bidding express deal price on that is $174, after going through several rounds of bidding, the exact same thing is offered at $139.

I am still seeing this property priced at $179... are you still seeing the $139/nite rate?

Now here's the kicker: after my last offer of $125, they give me a counter offer of $149!! Which is HIGHER than the Express Deal of $139!! What the ....

Really not anything surprising here (especially given that i'm currently only seeing the $179/nite rate). The counter-offer does tell you that at this time a win can likely be had for $126-$149... are you willing to bid higher than your last $125/nite bid? Using MAPS and HOTELS.com what is the best rate you're able to find for a 5* hotel thru conventional booking channels?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[AcesGoPlaces]

The $139 comes only after you've put in couple of bids. I'm holding out at $125 because the after 21% of tax and charges, the price would be $151. I can get Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas at $202/nite through hotel consolidators. A 25% discount doesn't excite me very much :P I'd like to score a knock out!

[thereuare]

I'm assuming that $202 rate is 'all-in' to ensure you're making an apples-to-apples comparison to the $139/nite rate?

Even still, if i'm doing my math correctly on the $139/nite rate, a $250 over the course of your 7 nite stay isn't too bad and could be used for other things while traveling, imo.

Keep us updated on your progress and let us know whatever you decide to do for this trip.

[AcesGoPlaces]

In the end settled with HOTWIRE for a 4.5* hotel in Downtown Seoul for a rate of $124/nite. Bagged Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman.

Amenities listed: Free Parking, Airport Shuttle, Indoor Pool(s), Laundry Facilities (self-service), Biz center, Restaurant and High Speed Internet Access.

Deal's ok considering the same hotel during my travel period is offered on Hotels.com for $185/nite. Used your HOTWIRE links.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you're pleased with the deal and this meet your needs for this trip.

Thank you for using the HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchase and sharing your win, helping us add this property to the Hotwire Hotel List.

Enjoy your stay.