shallie Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Hi There, I bid 55.00 yesterday using the PRICELINE link from this website for the above area. I've won many times in the past for the Skagit Best Western Plus. I'm bidding for mid July. I almost always get a suggestion bid back in my email. However this time it didn't. Does this mean that the area may be much higher then what I bid. i started at 55.00. Thanks in advance! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 If your bids aren't accepted, rates are higher but it really depends on dates - which dates are you looking for? Additionally, if you have won the BW many times in the past, it would be greatly appreciated if you could share those wins (as separate threads) as the information does help others. Thanks. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Link to comment
shallie Posted June 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 I am wanting check in July 18 check out July 20th. 2017. I won last year at this same time. I have posted previous wins. I will definetely post again should my bid be accepted. I am looking at the 2.5 star hotes. Thanks! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 On HOTWIRE: 2.5* Mount Vernon - Burlington for $105.00 Free Parking Complimentary Breakfast Free Internet Smoke Free Pool Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet ==> Best Western Plus Skagit Valley And Convention Center On PRICELINE EXPRESS (please confirm the correct dates of travel are showing on the detail page after clicking the link below.) 2.5* Burlington - Mount Vernon for $99 Pets Allowed Free Parking Free Internet Free Breakfast Indoor or Outdoor Pool No Smoking Rooms/Facilities >>> Best Western College Way Inn or Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn And Convention Center, although more likely the latter. So both HOTWIRE and PRICELINE EXPRESS rates are signaling a more expensive/busy period and a higher bid is going to be required. What would be your desired budget per night? Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Link to comment
shallie Posted June 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thank you Aaron I did figure the 2.5 on Priceline Express is College Way as they allow pets, the Best Western Plus does not. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Happy to help. Please keep us updated with what you decide. Let us know more about what you are looking for (budget, etc) and we would be happy to offer further suggestions. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Link to comment
shallie Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Hi Again So I've changed my dates and now looking for check in Monday July 17th and check out Wednesday July 18th. I'm seeing prices around 88.00 which I like as we're in Canada and with the exchange rate that makes it another 40%. It looks like both the Priceline and Hotwire express could be ==> Best Western Plus Skagit Valley And Convention Center I'm just wondering if you would agree ? My mom is 84 and she loves this hotel so this is where we'd like to stay. Thanks in advance! Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Please always include the full amenity set of the property you're inquiring about. I'm assuming it's this one (confirm your dates on the landing page of the provided link): 2.5* Burlington - Mount Vernon for $87 Free Parking Business Center Free Internet Free Breakfast Indoor or Outdoor Pool Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ==> if this is what you're seeing best guess for this offer would be the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Burlington Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know whatever you decide to do for this stay or how we can be of further help. PS- and please update your email address associated with the board so that any alerts you get regarding topics that you have subscribed to or that you have received a message don't bounce back to us. Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
shallie Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I'm looking at the HOTWIRE for $88.00 from July 17th to July 19th, 2017 . 2 Rooms / 2 adults per room. Complimentary Free breakfast Free Internet Free parking Amenities Business center Fitness center Indoor pool(s)Pool(s) Self-service laundry Smoke-free rooms Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 17 minutes ago, thereuare said: PS- and please update your email address associated with the board 2x 8 minutes ago, shallie said: I'm looking at the HOTWIRE ... another reason to include the amenities in your post and not just refer to it by price and star rating, avoids a lot of confusion. For the HOTWIRE offer above I believe there are likely more amenities then what you have posted above as HOTWIRE has a new interface that does not show the complete set of amenities unless you search using the EASY VIEW TAB of our BiddingHelper.com tool. (always use this method for your searches/purchases to ensure you're seeing the complete amenity set and for an easy comparison of PRICELINE vs. HOTWIRE, as well as to use our new IS THIS A GOOD PRICE feature). If you repeat your search using our BiddingHelper.com tool... use the HOTWIRE EASY VIEW tab and then click the GREEN BUTTON next to this listing, do you see more amenities (including any accessible amenities) then what you have listed above? Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.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
shallie Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Hi thanks for your help! 95% recommend FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free breakfast, Free Internet, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 For this HOTWIRE offer: 2.5* Mount Vernon - Burlington for $89.00 Free Parking Complimentary Breakfast Free Internet Indoor Pool Smoke Free Fitness Pool Business Laundry Hi-Speed Internet Golf Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ==> best guess would be the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Burlington Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know whatever you decide and how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
shallie Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Tried PRICELINE name your own price without any luck. So I used PRICELINE EXPRESS. I used the BiddingHelper.com from this forum and booked from there. We booked two nights, two rooms. Amenities: - Free Parking - Business Center - Free Internet - Free Breakfast - Indoor or Outdoor Pool - Fitness Center - No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Price breakdown: Room subtotal:$344.00 for two nights, two rooms; working out to $86.00 a night. Taxes & fees:$59.96 Trip Protection: $20.00 Total : $423.96 We're happy as this hotel also has outside bbq's for guests use. I Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you received the hotel guessed above and that you're pleased with the results. Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your purchase. Enjoy your stay and time with your mom. 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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