Noela Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Travelling to Toronto with my girlfriend from 11/17 - 11/20.We plan to spend:thursday in Torontofriday in Niagra falls - stay oversaturday in TorontoFor thursday - friday (11/17-11/18)Bid 4* Downtown, 55. Got rejectedAdded Don Valley Rebid zone, increased bid to 60, got rejectedAdded North East rebid zone, increased bid to 65, got rejectedAdded Aiport rebid zone, but accidentally, decreased zone to 3*.PL accepted a 3* (Airport Marriot) at $65.I felt this was an overbid. I called Priceline, and requested a cancellation. Surprisingly, they agreed to let me cancel for a $25 fee, provided I rebid within the next 7 days. If my new (rebid) is accepted, they will waive the 25$ fee. If not, i forfeit it.So I rebid 4* Downtown, starting at 58, got rejectedBid 4*, but added Brampton rebid zone, increased price slightly to 60, got rejectedBid 4*, added Missisauga rebid zone, increased price to 65, and got accepted at the Toronto HiltonsDetails are:Check-In Date: Thu, Nov 17, 2005 Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Fri, Nov 18, 2005 Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM Your Offer Price: $65.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $65.00 (US dollars) Taxes & Service Fees: $13.36 (US dollars) Total Charges: $78.36 (US dollars) For saturday - sunday (11/19-11/20)Followed the above procedures, starting with a 4* bid for downtownBid 4*, added a final DonValley Rebid zone, increased bid to 65$ and got accepted at the Downtown Sheratons. Details below:Check-In Date: Sat, Nov 19, 2005 Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Nov 20, 2005 Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM Your Offer Price: $65.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $65.00 (US dollars) Taxes & Service Fees: $13.36 (US dollars) Total Charges: $78.36 (US dollars) Not a bad deals...given that average rates for these hotels is over 140 at other websites.Now, I want to stay in Niagra falls on friday....what bidding strategy will you suggest...I want a fallsview hotel, preferably a 4*, but can settle for an 3*+thanks for the collective wisdom....Regards, Noela Link to comment
thereuare Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Glad Priceline customer service was able to accomodate you.Please only post one win per thread as it enables us to stick with the board's topic title format; as well there are other aspects of the board that rely on the topic titles being in this format. Please start a NEW TOPIC to show the second win (at the Sheraton) and we'll use this thread to reflect the Hilton win. Thanks!Enjoy your stay(s). 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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