Priceline Hotel: PL strategy: June 25-28 NMA

[annabeth]

Hello there. I would like to bid for a 4* hotel in NMA for 6/25-6/28. Do you think a maximum bid of $100 per night is realistic? If so, could you suggest a bidding strategy. I did not see any major conventions going on during this time period. Thank you for your help! :)

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

I assume you don't want to include the Loop zone in your bidding?

Let us know and we'll advise with a strategy.

[annabeth]

Thanks for your reply and welcome. NMA would be my first choice as I am traveling with my Mom and we plan on doing a lot of shopping. :) I have stayed at two loop properties previously, the Palmer House and the Chicago Hilton, and would be willing to stay in the loop area again, but would prefer NMA if I could get this area for under $100 per night. Thanks!

[thereuare]

You have two re-bid zones avialable when bidding 4* in Chicago. 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* NMA...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $70, if rejected closer browser and re-access priceline however you did previously....

Select 4* NMA and re-bid zone2...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $80.

If the above fails (likely, but woth the lowball try) in 24 hours from your last rejected bid try:

Select 4* NMA...

Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $90, if rejected closer browser and re-access priceline however you did previously....

Select 4* NMA and re-bid zone2...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $100.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

[annabeth]

Just an update on my initial bidding. I tried both bidding strategies with no luch so far. It is still about two months out so I will continue to use the strategy you suggested. Thanks for your help!