jraway Posted October 4, 2015 Report Posted October 4, 2015 Thanks to Betterbidding for confidence that I'd be getting the Westin- which I wanted. Went via Bidding Helper, checked Hot.wire, PRICELINE EXPRESS and did Price.line bids. I'm booking only 3 days in advance so have to endure a higher price than reported by most here! Hotwire Easyview: $164 4* Downtown LA on the above dates. Amenities: Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower. From forums: most likely LA Hotel. Priceline Express had a 4* for $200 with amenities that Better Bidding says likely Westin: Business Center, Restaurant, Indoor or Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center. Pursuing the Westin: Priceline Bidding started at $148, Priceline offered Increase bid offer by "only" $72 for $220. Added half of $72 with bid zone for $186: Priceline offered increase to $220. $190 with bidzone: Priceline offered increase to $220. $220 via Choose Your own Price vs $200 Express?! I went with the Express deal. And it was the Westin. Of note is that though the Hotwire offer seems to be $35 cheaper per night, Hotwire's taxes and fees were $308.16 vs Priceline's $269.36. Seems to me that Hotwire adds $50 to most of the bookings I try. Something to consider if prices are closer...
AaronJB Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 Congrats on your success! :)Nice win for this property and glad you got the hotel you were hoping for. Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches. Enjoy your stay.
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