Priceline Hotel: 4* Vancouver Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina

[cupcake5]

How long in advance is the norm for bidding on specific hotels in Downtown Vancouver. My wife and I plan to be in Vancouver in late June of 2006. However, if I try to bid on a specific hotel now, a message comes up that those dates are not yet available.

I'm just trying to get an idea when my dates will most likely be available for bidding. Thanks in advance....

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

First, you can't bid on a specific hotel... you can only choose the general area (as defined by Priceline's zones) and the minimum star quality.

Bidding is available within 330 days of check-in so you shouldn't be having any trouble... exactly what message is it that you are receiving?

[cupcake5]

5 Nights

1st Bid - $50 Declined - Told to add $14 and re-submit with original info for just Vancouver 4* Downtown

2nd Bid - $64 was Accepted at the 4* Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina

Check-In Date: Monday, June 26, 2006

Check-Out Date: Saturday, July 1, 2006

Hotel Name:

The Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina Vancouver

1601 Bayshore Drive

Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2V4

604-682-3377

Your Offer Price: $64.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 5

Subtotal: $320.00 (US dollars)

Taxes and Service Fees: $45.67 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $365.67 (US dollars)

The best rate on the Hotel site is $315.00 (CDN) = $268.73 (USD) per night plus tax...so in theory, this is a fantastic deal. If anybody has been a guest at this property, any feedback you could provide would be most appreciated.

[thereuare]

Priceline counter-offers can almost always be undercut as per the details in this thread: PRICELINE SUGGESTS PRICE TO PAY

Enjoy your stay.