Priceline Hotel: 4* Miami (South Beach - Collins Avenue Oceanfront) Surfcomber Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel

[Gabbo55]

I have found a deal on the express deals for a 4* hotel in South Beach - Collins Avenue Oceanfront for $207 a night for 3 nights from 5th - 8th June. Amenities - Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, pets allowed. I think it is the Surfcomber.

I see in the list view of hotels that the Surfcomber ($341) and the Shore Club ($372 a night) are available and these are on the betterbidding hotel list. Would the hotel I choose on the express deal be one of these 2 as none of the other 4* hotels are available on the list view, for example the Sagamore or Raleigh?

Also I plan on bidding for this 4* on Collins Avenue. Can you advise of a starting bidding price and strategy/locations? Minimum 4*. 

Thanks.

[thereuare]

PRICELINE bidding (name your own price), PRICELINE EXPRESS, and the retail section of PRICELINE all user a different universe of hotels and some properties participate in one side of their service but not another side, so you can't use the 'retail' side to determine what you will get thru another arm of their service.

If your first step is going to be to bid for a hotel, why don't we start there, as the hotel(s) currently offered on the PRICELINE EXPRESS side of their service may not be the ones that are offered once you're ready to seriously consider those offers for purchase.

If you'd like to start by bidding, let us know your maximum bid, as well as if any other zones are acceptable, and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

[Gabbo55]

Ok great thanks. I would like to bid on Collins Avenue - Oceanfront for a minimum 4 star and only this area. Maximum bid $200 per night. If you can advise on a strategy, that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[thereuare]

When bidding 4* in Miami you have FIVE 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* South Beach - Oceanfront Collins...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $175

If the above is rejected, PRICELINE EXPRESS now has a 4* hotel in this zone for $175/nite with:

Outdoor Pool

Pets Allowed

Restaurant

... and you can take this as your best 4* deal in this zone.

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.

[Gabbo55]

Got it for $165. The Surfcomber as I expected. Thanks for your help. Delighted with that.

Used PRICELINE link on betterbidding website too!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received a nice deal at the hotel you were hoping for... and well under budget.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.