Hotwire Hotel: 3* Waldorf Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Waldorf, Md

[1stlady5]

I have used the re-bidding technique in other states on Priceline, But since downtown Baltimore & other areas list the same *rating I am looking for (3* & up), How can I re-bid if my price gets rejected?

 

[1stlady5]

I am kinda good at reading reviews for hotels in order to figure out which hotel I will get when booking hotels downtown Baltimore, But right now I am not seeing ANY reviews at all

 

Also does anyone think because the new Horseshoe Casino opening up Downtown Baltimore is the reason for the price hike in price in the hotwire search?

[thereuare]

I have used the re-bidding technique in other states on Priceline...

I am kinda good at reading reviews for hotels in order to figure out which hotel I will get when booking hotels downtown Baltimore...

Assuming you have used PRICELINE and/or HOTWIRE in the last 2 years since joining the board, it would be appreciated if you started to share your wins so that the information can help others, just as you have been helped with those who have posted before you.

What are the dates of your upcoming trip and what is your expected budget per nite?

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

[1stlady5]

I will be going to Downtown Baltimore or BWI the 19th - 22nd or the 20th - 22nd

[Romelle]

....... since downtown Baltimore & other areas list the same *rating I am looking for (3* & up), How can I re-bid if my price gets rejected?

 

There are several zones that can be used for re-bidding at the 3* level.  You might want to read the information on rebidding and make sure you are using the right technique to identify the zones.   It is the first post in General Priceline Bidding Tips.

 

If you think you've found the correct zones but are still a little unsure, you can post them back here and somebody will double check for you.

 

And the second question in thereuare's last response asked about your budget.  A necessary question so a bidding pattern isn't proposed that exceeds it.

 

Romelle

[thereuare]

I will be going to Downtown Baltimore or BWI the 19th - 22nd or the 20th - 22nd

What month? Are your dates not yet firm OR are they flexible and either arrival date works for your needs?

As indicated by Romelle, please also include your expected budget per nite.

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

[1stlady5]

I am looking to book Downtown Inner Harbor Sept 19th OR 20th to the 22nd (my arrival date may vary)

I normally start my bid @ $50 for a 3 1/2* hotel

But If I get turned down on my price, There seems to no other locations in other zones that only carry less that the 3 1/2* rating

(Not sure if I am explaining myself correctly), And Yes I have read the info on rebidding, I actually was using Hotwire & Priceline b/4 I joined this forum & had been looking for hints, But I have not checked this page regularly in order to post

[thereuare]

I'm not sure how you're determining your re-bid zones, but in Baltimore when bidding 3.5* you have SEVEN re-bid zones... at the 3* level you have THREE re-bid zones.

As you have already read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained, try the following:

1) Use the PRICELINE search box on the upper right of this page, enter your city and dates, and click "GO".

2) List each zone that is offered in this region.

3) Next to each zone list the highest star rating offered in the zone. The way to determine the highest star rating offered in the zone is by selecting the first zone i the list, then scrolling down to see the highest star rating selectable (ie- not greyed out). NEXT UNcheck the selected zone, place a checkmark in the next zone, and repeat the process for each zone in the region. Each time you take note of the highest star rating in the zone, make sure that only ONE zone is selected above.

4) post your findings and we'll take it from there

If you don't follow the above just post back and we'll break it down further.

With your trip just 3-4 days away, when will your dates/check-in be final?

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

[Romelle]

Just to get you started right on the free re-bid zones, try this.  When on Priceline as thereuare described, with no zones checked, check just Baltimore Stadiums (currently #4).  You should see only the 2 1/2* and 2* buttons in white.  All the others are "greyed out".  That means you can safely use this zone as a re-bid zone for 3* and higher bids on other zones.  You can't win in it as there is no property offered in it.

 

Now, if you uncheck Baltimore Stadiums and go on and check the other zones one at a time, you should be able to see the rest of the free re-bid  zones for both the 3* and 3 1/2* levels.  

 

Romelle

 

 

[1stlady5]

Thank you sooooo much, I have been able to do this before, But this time it wasn't working

 

But does Priceline change the star rating in different zones?

 B/c I could have sworn I have seen  3 & 31/2* hotels in those same areas before  

 

I will be sure to post my win when I book

[thereuare]

Perhaps you accidentally left one of the earlier zones checkmarked?

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

Let us know once you're ready to move forward and how we can be of further help.

[1stlady5]

I forgot what all the amenities were

 

But I narrowed it down to 3 locations based on

*Free Breakfast

3* rating checked on Trip Advisor

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Can you please add a reply to this thread confirming the zone this property is located in along with the amenities HOTWIRE shows for this property... you can still view this information using the MY ACCOUNT link on the top right of the HOTWIRE home page.

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

Thanks, enjoy your stay.

[1stlady5]

City/Zone WALDORF, MD This was booked thru my friend I was traveling with, So I am going off my memory:

 

Free Breakfast

Indoor Pool

Business Center

Free Parking

Free Internet

Business Center

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up.