yellowsnow4free Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hey everyone,First off, really great resource here; it has helped my bidding a lot.Anyway, I'm trying to use Priceline for the 1st time to book a hotel in the Lakewood / Tacoma South area for 2 nights.I need it 8/8/15 - 8/10/15.The recent winning bids showed $58 to $61 for a 2.5* hotel in this area. I've tried bids from $55 to $65 per night, using $1 increments, and they all failed (I waited 2+ hours between bids too).Am I bidding too early? Otherwise I don't see why my bids aren't being accepted.Thanks!P.S. - Has anyone had success requesting a non-smoking room after Priceline booked them a smoking one? Really hoping for a non-smoking room. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Rates really do vary by date/s and what other users may have gotten for other dates is not necessarily an indicator. That said, you're likely not that far off. At this point, I'm seeing a Hot.wire listing (2.5*) in Tacoma-Lakewood for $62 - are you seeing any listings of interest on PRICELINE EXPRESS? 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
yellowsnow4free Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks AaronJB :) I actually ended up going with Hot.wire. They had the deal you mentioned ($63 per night). I ended up with about $146 for the 2 nights after adding taxes and fees; happy customer indeed! BTW, the hotel ended up being the Comfort Inn Tacoma; I think the other possibility was the Red Lion. Thanks again! :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Congratulations on your success! Thank you for sharing your win with the board and helping us add this property to the Hotwire Hotel List. So we can complete this listing, can you please add a reply to this thread with 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.. It would be appreciated if you used the previously requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future 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
yellowsnow4free Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks! It looks like it has already been added to the Hotwire Hotel List. Amenities-wise it's showing: Free breakfast Pet friendly Indoor pool(s) Smoke-free rooms Fitness center Pool(s) Business center Self-service laundry Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thank you for the follow-up. Were there any accessible amenities also showing? 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
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