Priceline Hotel: 4* Niagara Falls Sheraton on the Falls

[arbitrageur]

Hi,

I'd like to bid on a 4* hotel in Niagara Falls, ONT for 3/19. My max bid is $80.

Published rates:

Marriot Fallsview - $119 canadian

Renaissance - $99 canadian

I tried lowballing 4 days ago with the following unsucessful bids:

1. Niagara - $45

2. Niagara + St. Catherine - $55

3. Niagara + St. Catherine + Welland - $60

Thanks.

[byeloe]

Hi

You can get an extra bid in this area by following:

1) niagara

2) Niagara & St Cath

3)Start a new bid nad select Niagara & welland

4)Niagara& Sta Cath and Welland

If you can get a rate of $99 Canadian then it will be about the same as your $80 US bid after taxes/fees are added and it is converted to Canadian.

It might just be too early for this bid, based on your rates I would have thought that your bid would have been accepted.

Hotwire has a 4* for your dates for $71 it is likely the Hilton based on the amenities matched against Hotwire's package listings

[arbitrageur]

Hi,

I'm going to try low balling again for a 4* in Niagara ONT using the following strategy tomorrow:

1) niagara = $45

2) Niagara & St Cath = $55

3)Start a new bid nad select Niagara & welland = $60

4)Niagara& Sta Cath and Welland = $65

In your experience bidding in this area, is inventory usually released later -- like 2-3 weeks before the desired date?

Thanks.

[thereuare]

Most accepted bids in this area are inside of 6 weeks.... but we've certainly seen further our than that too.

[arbitrageur]

Well.... SideStep now has the Hilton Double Tree Resort Lodge and Spa listing at $77 US and the Renaissance Fallsview listed at $74 US.

I followed the strategy listed above with a max bid of $63 instead of $65. I was still rejected. I'm thinking of trying again in about 10 days. I figure that should put me within a 6 week timeframe.

[arbitrageur]

OK, the dates of my Niagara stay have changed and so have the prices of the rooms. I now need 2 nights -- 3/18 to 3/20. I just tried the following series of unsuccessful bids:

Niagara - $60

Niag + St. Cath - $65

New Bid

Niag + Welland - $72

Niag + Welland + St. Cath - $78

I just looked on hotwire, and they still have a 4* hotel going for $77 now. Do you think if I hold out is it possible to beat the hotwire price? Anyone know if that is still the Hilton?

[thereuare]

What are the amenities of the 4* you're seeing on Hotwire?

[arbitrageur]

4* showing on Hotwire for $76/night

Hotel Details

CheckInDate:Sat, Mar 18, 2006

CheckOutDate:Mon, Mar 20, 2006

Hotel name:Hotwire Hotel Supplier

Our 4-star hotel suppliers include:

Intercontinental, Hyatt, Omni, plus other top brands and quality hotels.

Hotel Amenities

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Spa Services

Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies.

High-speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Children's Activity Program

Property offers supervised programs, events or activities for younger guests; an additional charge may apply.

Golf Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

[thereuare]

As per the HOTWIRE HOTEL LIST this is a match for the Sheraton on the Falls so that would be our best guess.

[arbitrageur]

Well, I tried bidding via priceline using the strategy above and was unsucessful. I couldn't get myself to bid above $76 when I knew hotwire's price was only $76.

So, I booked via Hotwire through the savingsbarn.com link.

Got Sheraton on the Falls, as predicted by Thereuare.

3/18-3/20

1 room(s) @ $76.00 per night x 2 night(s) = $152.00

Taxes and fees: $27.75

Hotel Subtotal $179.75

Total Price $179.75

Thanks for your help. 2 more cities left to book now -- Boston and D.C.

[thereuare]

Nice job looking at all your options and not overbidding by knowing your next best option!

Thanks for the post and enjoy your stay.