canoe Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I'm looking for a one night stay in the Vancouver area July 14(Friday). I'd prefer 4* in Burnaby where I'm guessing the only property is the Hilton Metrotown, although I've seen the Hilton most recently listed @ 3* on a less hospitable forum. Website prices for the Hilton (including Priceline's) are around US$136. I've bid up to $91 in both Burnaby and Van without success. I wouldn't want to go any higher in Van as I really don't want to be downtown on this stay. I guess I'd go higher ($110) in Burnaby if the liklihood of getting the Hilton is high. Anybody know much about the 3* hotels in Burnaby? Should I lower to 3* or book a back-up and wait to see if prices drop? Love this board. You guys do a great job. Thanks. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I wouldn't bid any higher at this point.You're close to a point where after priceline's fee you're looking at a $20 savings, which for a one nite stay, i would just get what i wanted directly from Hilton. You can book a cancellable back-up there and then continue to try as you get closer to your check-in... at that point if still unsuccessful you can consider increasing your bid at that time.That's my .02 :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
canoe Posted May 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Thanks Thereuare. Based on your advice I decided to abandon the 4* bidding for a while. Thought I'd roll the dice one more time @ 3* (had previously bid to $60). Lo and behold I got the Hilton Metrotown @ $66! This is now a 3*, not an upgrade, which raises the interesting question of what the 4* could possibly be in this zone. Didn't see anything on Tripadvisor, Expedia, nor Hotels.com that looks like a possibility. In any event I'm right chuffed about the property and the price. Thanks again for the help and forum. $66 was my only bid today. Used the SavingsBarn link as usual. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Congratulations on your win!Glad you decided to give it one more shot :)Thank you for letting us know of this properties downgrade in star rating and for using the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.com to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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