irobot Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Don't frequent the boards much anymore (or use PL as much as I used to), but I have tickets to an upcoming show at the University in Gainesville, so I experimented around for a few days and ultimately got the Marriott Courtyard for $56.I started bidding a 3 star in the University zone at $51, failed, but was counter-offered for about $14 more. Since there were no 2.5 properties listed in that zone I added the 2.5 and raised my offer by $5, and was accepted. Not disappointed, since the rack rate for that night is $149 and the downside of most Marriott properties is pretty limited, although thee were some reviews on TripAdvisor talking about the need to renovate their rooms (which is supposed to happen this year). I'm sure it'll be fine. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Congratulations on your success! I believe that your 2.5* bid may have been upgraded to the 3* level and have edited the topic title accordingly... if you view your winning bid confirmation email (or view the details of this purchase using the MY PROFILE >> MY TRIPS link on the top right of PRICELINE's home page) do you see this property listed as 2.5* or 3*?Thank you for sharing your win with the board. It would be appreciated if you used the previously requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
irobot Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sorry for the delay in responding. Like I said; I don't frequent these sites much anymore. Fortunately, my PL itinerary email was still in my trashcan and I confirmed PL's rating of this property. It is in fact listed as 2.5 stars. Don't know why they downgraded it, but they did. BTW, it was sold out on the night we were there (my brother and I). I was lucky that I arrived early enough to get a room with a sofa bed. Otherwise, one of us would have been on the couch. Don't know why, but every time that I'm alone I seem to get defaulted to a double and every time that I'm with a buddy I get a single. Not complaining, though; I know the drill. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 The email will have the 2.5 star rating... if you click a link within the email that takes you to more details of this hotel, does it still show as 2.5 stars? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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