Chrisk327 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm looking to book a hotel for May 4-9 in New Orleans in the French Quarter. I prefer to stay at one that is more in the quarter than on Canal street, however, beggars can't be choosers. Budget looking to spend with Priceline in and around $100-125 a night. Could go up more, but that's where I'm starting. So far the deals I see are onPriceline Express $125 a night for a 3* 8+ rating, pool, internet, business center. (Maybe Wyndham French quarter? bad reviews online)Priceline Express $133 a night for a 4* 7+ rating, pool, internet, business center. (maybe Crown Plaza) generic amenities, so not helping much. I was going to go the bidding route, looking for a bit of advice. I don't mind spending the $133 if it was a nice hotel, but would prefer to have it lower if possible. main concerns is comfort and location, rather than any particular prestige or amenities. Link to comment
Chrisk327 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Just tried at $85, No go. going to creep it up from here. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Just tried at $85...For which zone(s) and star rating? Are you familiar with, and using, your re-bid zones? (if not see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained, but if you're new to the subject matter it's highly recommended that you ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before bidding) Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Chrisk327 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I tried in the French Quarter for 4* at $85 and rejected I just tried French Quarter for 4* at 91 and rejected I want to be in French quarter and 4* (as I'm wary of some of the 3* choices) maybe going down to 3.5* I am familiar with the rebidding process I thinking of adding "West Bank" to rebid and "Harahan" (if I keep it at 4*) does anyone have experience as to this being a problem? Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 You mention TWO re-bid zones but at the 4* level there are currently SIX re-bid zones available. Please see the Priceline Re-Bidding Explained link and see if you can determine all six zones, if not we will break it down further for you. If you're only willing to stay in the French Quarter zone i think you're currently looking at about $110-$130 to be successful for a 4 star property. Let us know your thoughts and how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Chrisk327 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I definitely understand that. However, I'm a bit cautious on doing the rebid zones. I'm concerned about hotels changing levels and the idea that a new hotel is added in a zone. Basically I don't want to misfire and end up with a 3.5 star that was recently upgraded to a 4 star and end up by the airport. my rebids missed the mark. 1 at $101 and 1 at $110 better luck tomorrow hopefully Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Romelle Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I share your caution with using rebid zones. What makes me comfortable is to open a second screen on my computer and check the zones just before I start bidding. Then, if I'm using a longer sequence of bids, check the zones again every few minutes between bids. That reduces the risk to almost zero. Romelle Link to comment
WillTravel Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I've rented apartments on two different trips now for New Orleans, but I understand if a hotel room is more to your taste. Note that prices can really vary by weekend vs. weekday, and by whether there is a large event in town. What do you see on Priceline Express or Hotwire if you look at May 4-7, and May 7-9 separately? On LMTravelClub.com (join with a promo code - Google for the latest), I see Aster Crowne Plaza (on Canal Street) for $118/night. Link to comment
Chrisk327 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 thanks for the Tip. It does make me feel better to have it open at the same time and looking at it for every change. today I upped my bid. I've had the 4* in fench quarter rejected at 114 and up. I then lowered to 3.5 stars and added zones and have been rejected through $128. Kind of surprised as it seems that hotwire and priceline express have deals in the $130s. I'm going to reevaluate. Any idea whether Price.line or Hot.wire has better quality hotels in the 4* category? or I may go with the deal mentioned above at the Crown Plaza Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 The Crowne Plaza is considered to be 4* rated by PRICELINE, but within each star rating you have the hotels that are more/less favorable (as well as personal choice based upon location, hotel style, etc), all within the same star rating. With your stay 3 months away you could also book a refundable hotel to use as a backup and see if PRICELINE / HOTWIRE inventory/pricing improves as you get closer to your trip. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Romelle Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Don't miss that $20 off in thereuare's signature if you go the Hotwire or Priceline Express way. One difference between Hotwire and Priceline is that Hotwire may be a little more generous with stars. Roughly a 1/2 star. Thus a 4* on HW might be a 3.5* on PL. Not necessarily so. There are examples of the same rating from both vendors, but there also are examples of a full star difference. Romelle Link to comment
Chrisk327 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hi,I've been back and forth between hotwire and priceline for booking my NO hotel stay. I'm looking into a 4.5 star hotwire hotel it doesn't seem to line up with any of the ones on the list. Any guesses?Smoke freefitness centerpoolrestaurantsbusiness centerself service laundryinternet accessaccessibility for visually impairaccessibility for hearing impaired. we're trying hard to avoid the crown plaza as we've seen some very bad reviews. thankschris Link to comment
AaronJB Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I believe there are more amenities then what you have posted above as HOT.WIRE has a new interface that does not show the complete set of amenities unless you click thru a few extra links. If you repeat your search using our Bidding.Helper.com tool... use the HOTWIRE EASY VIEW tab and then click the GREEN BUTTON next to this listing, do you see more amenities then what you have listed above? Also, please provide a follow-up for your prior Boston Priceline thread (post what you decided for that stay within that thread, then reply to this thread - thanks.) Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Link to comment
Chrisk327 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Based upon the revised list it was either the Hayatt or the Sheritan. Decided that either was good. Spending more than we wanted. However wanted the guarantee of the nicer hotel. End result was Hayatt French quarter. Price dropped slightly overnight to 171 Happy result Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you the price dropped for you a bit and that you're happy with the results. Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Can you please add a reply to this thread confirming the amenities shown before your purchase... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Chrisk327 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hi, the full amenities list from my order details. Smoke free rooms Fitness Center Pools Restaurants Business center Self service laundry Internet access Accessible for Visual impaired Accessible for hearing impaired Accessible path of Travel In-Room accessibility Accessible bathroom Accessible parking Roll in shower Thanks Everyone Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for the follow-up! :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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