sgjanice Posted September 8, 2014 Report Posted September 8, 2014 Hi,Ive just started looking for a hotel March 26-29, 2015. Ive stayed at the Marriot Stellaris and loved it plus got a great price on priceline...a few years ago. I have no idea what this hotel is winning bids at. Id also consider th Isla Verde area. Id like a 4* Any help would be appreciated with what others are winning bids for.
AaronJB Posted September 8, 2014 Report Posted September 8, 2014 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Sharing any prior wins with the board (as the information still does help others) is greatly appreciated. In terms of the Marriott, there is no way to bid for a particular property - are other hotels acceptable at the star rating in the zone? What would be your desired budget per night for this stay? Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
sgjanice Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Posted September 9, 2014 Yes other hotels would be great with a 4* rating. I was hoping to get a hotel for $150 a night. I loved the Condado area because of all the restaurants and stores. Ive heard Isla Verde is like this too.
thereuare Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 To begin, do you want to only include the Condado zone in your bidding OR do you also want to bid the Isla Verde zone? Please confirm and we will suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sgjanice Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Posted September 9, 2014 To begin, do you want to only include the Condado zone in your bidding OR do you also want to bid the Isla Verde zone? Both zones 4*
thereuare Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 When bidding 4* in San Juan you have TEN 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* Condado... Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $113, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $123, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Isla Verde... Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $113, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $123, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Condado and Isla Verde... Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sgjanice Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Posted September 9, 2014 Ok now Im confused...if I keep adding zones I really dont want might I end up in one of them?
sgjanice Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Posted September 9, 2014 I get it now..there are only 3 other zones with 4* I tried adding Dorado and then Mayaguez and bidding up to $138 a night. I was iffy about Ponce even though it showed no 4* rating. Does PL always keep up to date with the star ratings? This bidding is not for the faint of heart...lol
Romelle Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 Janice, I'm always concerned when using those free rebid zones also. Maybe some hotel just sneaked in an offering right after I checked to be sure the zones were really safe! What I do with a long sequence that takes me a while to execute is to open a second Priceline screen on my computer. In it I check the zones between each bid, so I know the opening for a new hotel is merely seconds instead of 5-15 minutes. While it only improves the odds from something like 1 in 1000000 to 1 in 10000000, I feel better doing it. Romelle
sgjanice Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Posted September 13, 2014 Got a hotel...Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino for $151 a night. Not exactly what I was hoping for but Im going to be on vacation so Ill go with the flow. Hotel gets great reviews but not anything within walking distance. Ill just save extra money for taxis.Bid 4*PR - San Juan (Old San Juan - Condado)bid $145rejectedadded PR - San Juan (Ocean Park - Isla Verde)bid $151won
AaronJB Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 Congrats on your success. :) Very nice rate for this property although sorry to hear that it wasn't exactly what you were hoping for. Hopefully the stay will exceed expectations. 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.
Romelle Posted September 14, 2014 Report Posted September 14, 2014 ... but not anything within walking distance. Ill just save extra money for taxis. About a 15 minute walk away is the Caribbean Cinemas - Fine Arts Miramar, 252 Avenue Juan Ponce De León. An interesting place. It is reviewed very positively on TripAdvisor. International/foreign movies, you can eat and drink in the theater, and it is very comfortable. Several public buses stop very near the hotel. $.75. The hotel is used to giving people advice on the routes. The buses go to Old San Juan and other areas. Do check with the hotel though, as the bus stops and buses are not clearly marked. Besides the hotel restaurants, very close there is TEXAS DE BRAZIL and CHINA CLUB. Romelle
sgjanice Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Posted September 14, 2014 I think we'll really enjoy our stay here, lots of positive reviews. Ill make sure to pack my quarters.
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