binarynut Posted April 7, 2006 Report Posted April 7, 2006 I've been looking at Hotwire for Vancouver hotels during the 6/15-6/19 window. The prices are high, there is one $83 2.5 * hotel in Downtown Vancouver South, otherwise anything downtown is over $120. My preference is for the entertainment district and to stay under or at least near 100 a night. Any suggestions for a Priceline bidding strategy?
thereuare Posted April 7, 2006 Report Posted April 7, 2006 Priceline's Vancouver zone is much larger than Hotwire's "Entertainment District"... can you accept a hotel anywhere within Priceline's Vancouver zone? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
RIGuy1024 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Posted April 7, 2006 The NHL Draft in town that week(end) makes it tough... the awards show begins Tuesday I believe.
binarynut Posted April 7, 2006 Author Report Posted April 7, 2006 You're correct, Vancouver's zone goes a bit further than I'd prefer on Priceline. Next year I'll check the schedule and avoid the NHL draft! I would assume by bidding on Priceline I'd find the lowest prices will be the Stanley Park area and the mainland. Do you have any suggestions for an opening bid? If the price is right I can manage with that expanded area. Thanks.
thereuare Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 Let us know your maximum bid and we'll suggest a strategy to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
binarynut Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Posted April 8, 2006 I had really hoped to cap it off at around $110, US. I know that's not much in Vancouver for cruise ship season. I have a reservation direct with a 2 star at $99 canadian (plus tax) on Howe Street. I'd prefer to upgrade to a nicer hotel.
thereuare Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 You have three re-bid zones available at the 4* level in the Vancouver area. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 4* Vancouver...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $85, if rejeted close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Vancouver and re-bid zone2...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $95, if rejeted close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Vancouver and re-bid zone3...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $110.Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
RIGuy1024 Posted May 16, 2006 Report Posted May 16, 2006 How'd you make out?FYI the NHL Draft isn't in Vancouver every year!
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