Vida21 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Thank you all for the help in my previous priceline win topic. This is another topic for the first night( seems to be the most expensive. A hotel near the airport was suggested as my flight gets in around 12AM. I am open to ideas, suggestions and more help :) . April 22nd to April 23rd 4 or 3 1/5*
yellowdog Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 First of all we need to know your budget for a 4* vs 3.5* so we don't suggest a zone that's out of your range. Do you want to stay near the airport? Everything depends on your plans for the first night and would also consider the distance to your second hotel. Let us know and we'll go from there. 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. Yellowdog.
Romelle Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 I'm guessing SFO airport, but there are a couple others in the general area that are possibilities? If Free Breakfast is an important amenity for you, it is more common with the lower star level hotels. Free Shuttle Service usually has some sort of cut-off time and a midnight arrival is likely to be beyond it. Even if it is listed as an amenity, don't count on it. Romelle
Vida21 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Posted April 9, 2015 I am open to a 3* for up to $130. I don't have anything planned the first night, I thought near the airport because of the late arrival but I am open to other areas also. My hotel the next day is in Union Square West.
Vida21 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Posted April 9, 2015 My thoughts are Japan Town, SFO International or USW( it doesn't look like it will be in my price range though)Thank you
thereuare Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 At current rates there is a good chance that $130 will not be enough for a 3* hotel in any of the zones above, and while i don't think it will necessarily improve your chances of getting your bid accepted (although it certainly won't hurt), would Union Square East be acceptable as well? Having FOUR acceptable zones will increase the number of bids you can make a lot more than if you just have three zones. Please confirm and we will advise accordingly. 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
Vida21 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Posted April 9, 2015 Yes, union square east is also acceptable. Thank you
thereuare Posted April 10, 2015 Report Posted April 10, 2015 When bidding 3* in San Francisco you have ONE re-bid zone available. 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 3* SFO... Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Japan Town... Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* USW... Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* USE... Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* SFO and Japan Town... Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* USW and USE... Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* SFO and USW... Bid $113, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Japan Town and USE... Bid $113, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* SFO and USE... Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* Japan Town and USW... Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* SFO, Japan Town, USW... Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* SFO, Japan Town, USE... Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3* SFO, Japan Town, USW, USE... Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $130 Any questions feel free to ask. 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. 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
thereuare Posted April 10, 2015 Report Posted April 10, 2015 If you're gameplan is to continue to try over the next week or so i would: 1) book a refundable back-up at RefundableRates.com 2) use our free RateDrop service to help you monitor rates and receive an alert should a HOTWIRE or PRICELINE EXPRESS hotel (or any 'regular rate' hotels) drop in price for this nite 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. Keep us updated on your progress and let us know how we can be of further help along the way. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Romelle Posted April 10, 2015 Report Posted April 10, 2015 The 2.5*s other bidders have reported for SFO are the LaQuinta, Best Western and Holiday Inn Express (from the Hotel Lists above). Right now PRICELINE EXPRESS has a 2.5* offer for $131 for your date. So your 3* bidding is probably close. Romelle
Vida21 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Posted April 10, 2015 Thanks Romelle. I may have to go with the PRICELINE EXPRESS deal, I am still not having any luck with my bids.
AaronJB Posted April 10, 2015 Report Posted April 10, 2015 Thank you for keeping us updated and please let us know if you have additional questions. Have you bid up to $130? 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.
Romelle Posted April 10, 2015 Report Posted April 10, 2015 If you post back here with the amenities, the rate, and the date, the experts can give you an educated guess as to what you might get for the 2.5* Priceline Express deal. Romelle
thereuare Posted April 11, 2015 Report Posted April 11, 2015 At current rates there is a good chance that $130 will not be enough for a 3* hotel in any of the zones above...At current rates i think you will likely need to be in the $140-$165 range to be successful for a 3* or better in one of the four zones you're currently bidding. Do you want to increase your budget, lower your star rating, or continue to wait it out? Did you book a back-up reservation with RefundableRates.com? 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
Vida21 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Posted April 15, 2015 Thank you all for the help, Still no luck so I decided to go with another option.
thereuare Posted April 15, 2015 Report Posted April 15, 2015 What did you decide for this stay? (where and how much??) 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
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