oghsjbabbitt Posted April 17, 2006 Report Posted April 17, 2006 1. I am flying into Midway late on WN so I decided to stay near Miday and get some sleep instead of going to Downtown. This is because my flight is going to be arriving on Midnight.2. After the first night I will be staying in the loop area. I'm looking for a hotel around the Chicago Loop (easy CTA access) checking in 5/14 and checking out on 5/16. I pulled up Chicago on Hotwire and found a 4* for $82 in the Magnificent Mile which I think would be the Hyatt Chicago. Is this the best deal you think I am going to get or can I do better on Priceline? I am willing to spend up to 100 max a night, but would like to get the room as cheap as possible. The $82 would be fine with me but if I could shave an extra 20 to 30 a night off of that I would be even happier. I mainly am flying in to see the Pads game at Wrigley on Sunday.
thereuare Posted April 17, 2006 Report Posted April 17, 2006 You can probably beat this on Priceline...Are you willing to bid both the (Millenium Park-Loop-Grant Park) and (NMA-River North) zones on priceline? (or just one of these zones)Letus know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
oghsjbabbitt Posted April 17, 2006 Author Report Posted April 17, 2006 Yes both the MP and NMA Zones sound fine for me.
thereuare Posted April 17, 2006 Report Posted April 17, 2006 You have two re-bid zones at the 4* level. 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* Loop...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* NMA...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Loop and NMA...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80.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
oghsjbabbitt Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Posted April 18, 2006 Tried up to 73 and no dice so far. I also bid 3* up to 60 and no dice either. I'll try bidding higher tommorow.
oghsjbabbitt Posted April 23, 2006 Author Report Posted April 23, 2006 I ended up waiting for a few days to let my new HHonors AMEX Card come in the mail. I am glad I did. Today a bid Loop zone at $60, got a $77 counteroffer, added a rebid zone and got the Swisshotel at $66. I was expecting the Hyatt but am much happier with the Swisshotel. Thank you for the great service provided on this site. You have saved me hundreds of dollars and allowed me to travel extravagently for the past few years.
thereuare Posted April 23, 2006 Report Posted April 23, 2006 Glad we could help and that you are happy with the results.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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