jojojjz Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hi there~ I am newbie trying to get a deal in Boston 5/2/14-5/4/14. As there is a 4 star hotel in Beacon Hill area on HOTWIRE (The boxer $143), I am willing to pay $110 for a 3 star above hotel downtown (near subway). Could someone kindly advise me a bidding strategy? Also, I need 3 rooms in total. Should I bid them together or separately? Thank you so much! Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Welcome to BetterBidding! Did you want to first bid for a 4* hotel up to your limit, if rejected try for a 3.5*, and then a 3*... OR is the goal the least expensive 3* or better for this trip? Also, which zones, by PRICELINE name, are you willing to accept? Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
jojojjz Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Thanks. I want to first bid for a 4* hotel up to limit. Willing to accept Beacon Hills, Boston Common-Theater District, Downtown Boston-Harbor Front, Copley Square-Back Bay. If the above all rejected, I am willing to accept Cambridge East - Charlestown, Seaport District - Convention Center, Revere - Logan Airport. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 When bidding 4* in Boston you have NINE 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 4* Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Downtown... Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $83, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Copley... Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $83, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Downtown, Copley... Bid $88, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $93, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $108, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $110 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. If the above is rejected would you really rather stay by the Airport rather than lowering your star rating, increasing your budget, or taking the HOTWIRE offer? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
jojojjz Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I tried $110 for 3* hotels in the ideal locations. No luck.Today, I would firstly try other areas, if still no luck, maybe raise the budget a bit. Boston is really expensive in May... :-( Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 There are a lot of colleges and universities with graduations this time of year which, in addition to the nicer weather, makes this an expensive time of year in this area. If you'd like help with an updated bidding strategy please include all zones that are acceptable, the star rating you would like to bid on, and your maximum bid. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Thanks... and good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
jojojjz Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Finally...Deal is in my bag. I am satisfied with the hotel and price, though a little bit over the original budget. This is my first time using PRICELINE bidding. Thanks this board!!! Really helpful!!! Looking forward to the stay~~~ Link to comment
AaronJB Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Congrats on your success. :) Great win for this Courtyard property and glad you are looking forward to your stay! 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. Link to comment
crito Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Excellent deal. The Courtyard is right near the Kendall Square Red Line T stop. You won't get a great view like you might next door at the Marriott, but otherwise it's just about as good. I think this date is too early for college graduations, but there's a large event (Boston National College Fair) at the Convention Center that's probably soaking up a lot of rooms. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I think this date is too early for college graduations...Northeastern commencement is May 2 this year... we have a relative graduating and just canceled our plans to attend, which is why i knew of the specifics for this specific date, but i agree that most are later in the month. 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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