Priceline Hotel: 3* Nashville (Downtown - Metro Center) Springhill Suites Nashville Metro

[BaseballNut]

Hello,

I'm hoping you could suggest a bidding strategy that I may be overlooking.

Nov. 23-25, Downtown Metro Center

Ideally: 3.5 star or above. Hoping for $125ish tops. Unreasonable?

Would be willing to go to a 3 star, even 2.5 star, since I know my price is super low. The location is most important, and I may be willing to up the price if advised for that area. Would also possibly consider Vanderbilt - West End, but am wary of that because we'd like to be walking distance to Broadway.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[thereuare]

To confirm, that is $125 per nite? If so, i do think that this may be too low for a 3.5* or better property in this zone, but if you want to give it a try:

When bidding 3.5* in the Nashville region you have TEN re-bid zones. 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 before proceeding.

Select 3.5* Downtown - Metro Center...

Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $125

Any questions feel free to ask.

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

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[BaseballNut]

Yes, $125/nt. I know that was pretty low for a 3.5*, just thought I'd try. B)

I started higher than you suggested and went up to $135 with no luck. I'll try again tomorrow just adding a 3* and then 2.5* to keep the price low. Any suggestions still appreciated -- generally I use PL for NYC, so this is different for me with not as many options.

Thank you!

[AaronJB]

I'm not sure what's going on during this period in terms of higher-than-average costs, but it appears largely on the first night. If you look up the second night separately on HOTWIRE, there is a 3.5* in the downtown area for $84 and a 4* for $127 - you could likely get a hotel at either star rating for at least moderately less via bidding. Splitting your stay for a two night stay is certainly not optimal, but I did want to throw out the idea that the second night appears much cheaper than the first.

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[BaseballNut]

Thanks for the insight! I was wondering, too, when I noticed the Best Western Convention Center is full the first night. Something to consider. Thanks!

[AaronJB]

Happy to help! :)

Thanks for keeping us updated on what you decide.

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[BaseballNut]

Any idea what hotel this may be on the Priceline express deal:

3* Downtown Metro Center $151

Free Internet in room

Pets Allowed

Restaurant

Business Center

Fitness Center

Thanks!

[BaseballNut]

Well I tried the 3.5* up to $135 again and was rejected, so I went to the 3* straight to $135 (my mistake, ugh).

I was finally accepted for Springhill Suites. While I am pretty disappointed that the location is quite far away and at the very edge of the zone, it's really no farther than had I chosen to go the slightly cheaper route in Vanderbilt. AND there's FREE parking and free breakfast, so that's always a plus. I just wish they had a free shuttle downtown like the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt.

Overall I'm bummed the prices were so high, but I like the adventure of not knowing what hotel I'll get.

Thanks for the help! It is much appreciated.

[AaronJB]

Sorry to hear that the result isn't exactly what you'd hoped/wanted, but hope it will still work out okay for your travel plans.

Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.