Don_ww Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Started at Pike Place downtown, at either $80 or $90 (don't remember). Figured chances were low, but gave it a try. Added about five other locations in Seattle area, a bit north and south, then went east and included Bellevue. As I went out, I lowered bids a bit to $80, then $85, then $90, and ended with the win at $95. I was not going to go over $100. I added retail district/convention area last. Looks like a good deal:at the hotels web site, the "prepaid" lowest room rate is $229.Travelocity shows "3 rooms left" at $199/nt, as does priceline's "best price guaranteed" at $199/nt. So my winning bid of $95 is correct when Priceline says "You saved 52%" Tax and fees were $22.20 more, $117.20 total. Note: At the bottom of the priceline win notice, it stated "This facility is currently in the process of converting to a smoke-free* hotel, including all guestrooms and public areas." So I called to make sure I got a smoke free room, but the hotel has been smoke free for years. Seems odd Priceline would say this. Also, when I first called to check, I got the off-site reservation service, who were happy to tell me "Next time you could call here first, we would be happy to match any price you see online." When I told him I "bid" for the hotel, he said they could not match that price - and then asked me what I got the room for - when I told him $95.00 his response was "wow!" The location is not exactly clear to me, on Priceline's win, it stated "Downtown - Pike Place - Retail District - Convention Center" but that sounds like the list of several places I was trying... Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Congrats on your success. :) Terrific win for this property and hope the hotel will work well 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. Link to comment
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