Priceline Hotel: 4* San Diego (Downtown-Harbor Island) Sheraton Marina

[lileor]

Hi,

I'm helping my boss book a last minute trip to San Diego on Xmas weekend. He wants to stay in/near Downtown with a max of $100/night.

Would greatly appreciate any bidding advice for a 4* for the nights of 12/24 and 12/25.

4* Hotels and price/nt from their websites:

Hilton Gaslamp Quarter $151

Manchester Hyatt $159

Marriott Gaslamp Quarter $169

Marriott San Diego Hotel and Marina $169

Omni San Diego Hotel $179

Sheraton San Diego Hotel And Marina $119

Westin Horton Plaza $189

Thanks in advance!

[thereuare]

You have 8 re-bids available at the 4* level.

Select 4* Downtown...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $73, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...

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.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

[bbbb]

How far from downtown would your boss be willing to stay? The Sheraton San Diego Hotel And Marina has been coming up a lot lately and has a very cheap rate for his dates. If he wants to be in the Gaslamp area you could be looking for a new job after this bid. The Sheraton is about a $10-$15 cab ride to the DT area. Its over by the airport.

[lileor]

Thanks, I've noticed the Sheraton coming up alot too. My boss will have a car, so it probably won't be a problem. Read mixed reviews about the hotel, so I'll check w/him before I bid.

[lileor]

Yup, ended up getting the Sheraton @ $90. Thought this would go less since I saw an $80 successful bid for these exact dates.

Saved $53 total vs. booking with the hotel directly @ their $119 internet rate. Not that much, but it'll help with the crazy parking costs :)

Sheraton San Diego Hotel And Marina

Check-In Date: Sat, Dec 24, 2005

Check-Out Date: Mon, Dec 26, 2005

Your Offer Price: $90.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 2

Subtotal: $180.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $29.46

Total Charges: $209.46

Downtown bid $65

Add Mission Valley bid $70

Add Point Loma bid $73

Add Carlsbad bid $75

Add Del Mar bid $80

Add Escondido bid $85

Add Sorrento Mesa bid $90 - Accepted.

Is there another rebidding zone that I am missing? Thereuare - you indicated 8, but I only count 7 (the above plus Miramar).

Bid through the Savings Barn link.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your (boss') win.... hopefully he is happy with the results and grateful for the extra $50 in his pocket.

Regarding the 'extra' re-bid zone, what is the highest rating in the Rancho Bernardo zone? :)

Thank you for sharing your win and for using the SavingsBarn.com links for your bidding.

[lileor]

The Ranch Bernardo zone has one 4* -- the Ranch Bernardo Inn.

[thereuare]

DO NOT use the hotel lists to determine what areas to add when attempting to bid again within the 24 hour window.

From Priceline Re-Bidding Explained:

The way to check what star levels are available in each zone is to open a Priceline page, check ONLY the zone you are inquiring about, and then proceed to the next page (as if you were going to select a zone)... this will give you the available star ratings in that area. You can then hit BACK on your browser, uncheck the current box, check the next box, and repeat the process. It is important to do this before EACH attempt at adding a zone that you really don't want, as new hotels can be added and the star ratings can change at any time.

[lileor]

Thank you for the insight! :)