DeepDish Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Hello, Not sure if i am doing this correctly, i am curious if you would know what these hotels are for HOTWIRE and PRICELINE 4.5-star Hotel in River North area, Chicago (hot rate Hotwire) $74USD Feb 15-18, 2018 Amenities Boutique hotel, Fitness center, Restaurant(s)Smoke-free rooms, Spa services 4.5-star Hotel in Magnificent Mile - Water Tower area (hot rate Hotwire) $82USD Amenities Business center, Children's activities, Fitness center, Golf nearby, Internet access,Pet friendly,Restaurant(s)Smoke-free rooms, Spa services 4½ Star Deluxe-Plus Hotel, Downtown - River North Area (PRICELINE bidding) Guaranteed Amenities:Fitness Center, Guest Score 8/10 or Higher $55 USD 4½ Star Deluxe-Plus Hotel, Magnificent Mile -Gold Coast Area (price line bidding) Guaranteed Amenities:Guest Score 8/10 or Higher 4.5-Star Hotel Downtown - River North Area - (PRICELINE EXPRESS deal) $72USD Business Center Restaurant Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities 4.5-Star Hotel Magnificent Mile -Gold Coast Area (PRICELINE EXPRESS deal) $78USD Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Hopefully i did everything correctly, appreciate the help. If i go back in a day or two, can these hotels change? If i bid, i will remember to use the site. thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Welcome to BetterBidding! To get started... 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).... so you will need to use this going forward to ensure you're seeing the complete amenity set for any HOTWIRE hotels. With PRICELINE bidding there is no way to guess/target which hotels it is that you may receive, as the Guaranteed Amenities shown are amenities that are offered at every hotel of that star rating in the zone... not unique to one specific hotel that you would be bidding on (in fact, at this point in the bidding process PRICELINE has not yet even checked inventory for your dates). The description for PRICELINE EXPRESS properties are for a specific hotel that you would be purchasing and that is why you can use this information to try to guess as to what it is that you may win. The hotels being offered, and the prices, can (and do) change... are your plans firm and you're ready to move forward with a non-refundable purchase for this trip OR are your plans not yet firm and you're just looking around to see what is currently offered? What is it that you're looking for in a hotel for this trip and what is your maximum budget (per nite before fees/taxes)? 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
DeepDish Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Thanks for the reply. I used bidding helper and here are the results for hot wire and priceline express. I am firm on the date range. i am looking for 4*5 stars under $90USD Magnificent Mile - Water Tower 4*5 - 82$USD hotwire express FULL AMENITIES: Pet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Children's activities, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower River North - 4*5 stars $76USD hotwire express FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Boutique hotel, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Internet access, Spa services Downtown - River North Rated 8.0 out of 10 (or higher) -priceline express $72USD Business Center Restaurant Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Magnificent Mile -Gold Coast Rated 8.0 out of 10 (or higher) - priceline express $78USD Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities any guess on these hotels? thanks Link to comment
DeepDish Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 or even if you have any advice on bidding for priceline, based on my searches and ranges, thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Best guess / comments for each: 4.5* HOTWIRE Magnificent Mile - Water Tower for $82.00 Pet Friendly Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Golf Spa Childrens Activities Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom Accessible Roll-in Shower ==> from the Hotwire Hotel List matches previous reports for The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago and that would be my best guess for this one 4.5* HOTWIRE River North for $76.00 Free Internet Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Hi-Speed Internet Spa ==> The Godfrey Hotel Chicago For the PRICELINE EXPRESS properties (confirm your dates on the landing pages after clicking the links provided below): 4.5* Downtown - River North for $72 Business Center Restaurant Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ==> The Godfrey Hotel Chicago 4.5* Magnificent Mile -Gold Coast for $78 Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ==> The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago We could suggest a bidding strategy for you to try, but i don't think the savings would be very much ($5-$10/nite) and you would then need to be willing to accept any hotel in the zone (at the star rating or higher that you bid) without any ability to target or guess the hotel you may receive. 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 what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
DeepDish Posted October 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hi thanks again for your help i used PRICELINE EXPRESS deals, river north, $90 less 5% Priceline Express Discount you were correct, The godfrey hotel i used your PRICELINE links thanks again! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Congrats on your success. Definitely a nice deal for this well-located boutique in River North! Glad you are pleased with the win and are looking forward to your stay. Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches. Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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