frugalnotcheap Posted November 30, 2005 Report Posted November 30, 2005 Could expand search to include copley and WTC area. 3 1/2 * is a possiblity as well. Any help is much appreciated.
thereuare Posted November 30, 2005 Report Posted November 30, 2005 Am i correct that you would rather bid up to $100 for the Downtown zone before including the other zone(s)... or is price most important? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
frugalnotcheap Posted November 30, 2005 Author Report Posted November 30, 2005 There's been a slight change in plans, and I'll also answer your question:* I now need a room Dec. 17 in Boston for one night* 4-star only* I don't want to bid more than $100 is the most important* The order of zones I would like to bid in (in order of preference) is: -- Copley -- Downtown -- maybe WTC
thenewbie Posted November 30, 2005 Report Posted November 30, 2005 Copley tends to be more expensive than Downtown on Priceline. I haven't seen Copley won for less than $75. That being said, it is likely that you will be successful under $100. For 12/17, the Colonnade's lowest rate is $159 and Sheraton's is $169.Here's one method to bid:Select 4* Copley....Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone 1...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone 2...Bid $80, if rejected close browser.
thereuare Posted December 1, 2005 Report Posted December 1, 2005 To take it a step further, if the above is rejected you could proceed as follows...Select 4* Downtown...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $62, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Downtown and re-bid zone2...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Downtown and Copley...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Downtown and Copley and re-bid zone2...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $100.Let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
frugalnotcheap Posted December 1, 2005 Author Report Posted December 1, 2005 Go it...$70, rejectedadded rebid zone, $75 rejectedadded second rebid zone, $80Accepted: Marriott Copley PlaceTotal: $98.03 with taxUsed BetterBidding SavingsBarn.com link.Thanks for all the assistance.
thereuare Posted December 1, 2005 Report Posted December 1, 2005 Glad it worked out well for you and than you were able to get a great deal on a hotel in your prefered zone (and didn't even need my half of the strategy :) )Thank you for using the SavingsBarn.com links to begin your bidding.Have a great stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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