Priceline Hotel: 3* Dallas (Arlington-Grand Prairie) Hilton Arlington

[hikimmo]

I'm wondering whether I should change my strategy. I tried bidding for a 3* hotel in Dallas (Arlington/Grand Prairie). By backing all the way out each time, I had 7 rebids instead of 3. Began at $40, went up by $3-$4 each rebid. Final rejection at $63.

The Hilton seems to be the hotel that comes up in this zone, and their desk rate is $119/Thurs and $101/weekend.

1. Should I wait and try again as the date gets closer?

2. Should I try again now, aiming for the weekend only (5/12-5/14)? If I do this, how successful would I be in adding a room for Thursday 5/11?

3. Should I rebid in 72 hours but go up by $5 instead? (topping out at $75)

Thanks in advance for your help.

Kim

[hikimmo]

3* Dallas (Arlington/Grand Prairie), $45 5/11-5/14/06

I tried unsuccessfully three weeks ago for a hotel in the Arlington TX area. I specifically hoped for the Hilton. I began my bidding at $40 and ended at $63 when I ran out of rebid zones. Today I tried again, beginning my bid at $45 and intending to add $3 each rebid...but I got it on the first try. Go figure. Priceline said the avg. price for a 3* hotel in Arlington was $111/night.

I can't always figure this thing out. But I'm not going to complain about a Hilton for $45/night, either.

Your Offer Price: $45.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 3

Subtotal: $135.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $28.44

Total Charges: $163.44

By the way, Thereuare, I just made a donation to your site through PayPal. Thank you for all the help I've received over the years from the info shared here.

Kim (WriteShop)

[thereuare]

Glad you got it sorted out and the hotel you wanted... at a great price.

Thanks for the DONATION.

Enjoy your stay in Dallas.