tignor Posted September 27, 2014 Report Posted September 27, 2014 Hello! Would like a bidding strategy for October 27 and 28th (2 nights) in Louisville, KY. We'd like a 4* if possible, willing to bid to a 3.5* but maybe wait until a week or so before to try for that. We currently have reserved a room at the Econo Lodge and the total with taxes and fees is coming to 311.23. If we can get a nicer hotel at that Priceline total (fees and such) price or even less, that's the goal. We only want to stay in the downtown area (hubby not comfortable driving in cities he's not used to, and he wants to be within walking distance and does not want to take a taxi). This may be impossible and we may end up at the Econo Lodge after all, which would be ok if we need to. Paul McCartney playing the Yum Center on the 28th and that night is making the rates high but will let you know what we end up doing. Thank you!
thereuare Posted September 27, 2014 Report Posted September 27, 2014 So we don't suggest a strategy that goes higher than you're willing to pay, what is your maximum bid amount (before taxes/fees) for this stay? 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
tignor Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Posted September 27, 2014 Oh, forgot you want that. Let's say maximum bid 290. BUT lets start at $100, since most Louisville 4* wins seem to be around 75 (but I think it will be a tough win)? I can adjust up $5 every few days if it doesn't seem to be working. and of course will always use the links. You all have been very good to me in the past. Thank you!!!!
tignor Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Posted September 27, 2014 Couldn't figure out how to edit this. It's early and I need more coffee. Max bid would be $138. I just ran it, starting at $100, adding non bidding zones and $5 increments (except the last at $3) and 4* only, and nothing was taken. So based on that...let's do 4* and 3.5*, max bid of $138/night.
thereuare Posted September 27, 2014 Report Posted September 27, 2014 BUT lets start at $100, since most Louisville 4* wins seem to be around 75 (but I think it will be a tough win)? Rates are date specific so you can't base your maximum bid amount on previous wins (especially when there is an event in town driving up rates), but rather conventional rates for your specific dates. With 4* hotels for these dates selling at nearly $300 a win at $138 or less does not seem like a high probability bet. In Louisville at the 4* level you have EIGHT re-bid zones... at the 3.5* level there are SEVEN re-bid zones. I think you will need to be closer to the $170-$190 area to be successful, but if you want to try each up to $138 you can try as follows: Select 4* Downtown... Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $138 If the above is rejected you can close the browser, use this link to re-access PRICELINE, and re-try at the 3.5* level. 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
tignor Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Posted October 15, 2014 Yep, don't think this is going to work. Did strategy through 3.5 and even for a lark tried 3, adding in a no bidding zone at $125 and $130 and nothing. I may try one more time before we go, glad we have a back up hotel because we are probably going to use that. Thanks!
thereuare Posted October 15, 2014 Report Posted October 15, 2014 You do have enough time before your stay to try more than once if you so desire. Also, we have just completed BackUpBooking.com which only shows refundable rates which should help you in the future choose the best backup hotel possible. ;) Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Thanks for the update and let us know if any changes to your plans. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
tignor Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Posted October 17, 2014 Well, not really. Takes 30 minutes or so to go through it. Hard to find 30 minutes at a stretch where I can trying to tie up loose ends before, so maybe once or twice more. BackupBooking is a cool site, thanks! And I always show my love by clicking the links here first. Thanks for all your help!
Romelle Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 You could probably turn it into a 15 minute process if you just did the last 3 bids at each level - $128, 133 and 138 (or any similar series). Romelle
tignor Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Posted October 22, 2014 Very good idea, Romelle. Since I know it's going to go higher, I just bid on 4* and 3.5*s at $130, 135, then 138. Still nothing. I'll probably be able to try a few times through the weekend with this speedy process. Can't hurt! Thanks!
tignor Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Posted January 2, 2016 Whoops! I didn't follow up. We ended up using our back-up reservation that I mentioned in my OP at the Econo Lodge, we couldn't find a better deal. We used the links here and checked, but nothing better came up. Thank you for all your help!
AaronJB Posted January 2, 2016 Report Posted January 2, 2016 Thank you for closing the thread. Hope you enjoyed your stay.
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