Priceline Hotel: 2* Harford (Hartford-Manchester) Extended StayAmerica

[peridot]

Hi,

I'd like a bidding strategy for a one night stay, Sunday May 21 in the Hartford area - around Manchester or Vernon. 2 or 3* - price is priority....within $40 range.

Thanks! :)

[thereuare]

Let's see how your other bidding goes and then we'll address this part of the stay.

[biddingforhotel]

If you bid $45 on 2.5* you may get Residence Inn by Marriott at Manchester. It is a few dollars more, but you got complimentary sit down hot breakfast. In other words, you save your breakfast money.

[peridot]

Thanks for the info.

$45.00 would be my max budget for this area.

[szymon]

I bid for a 2* hotel in Manchester-Vernon and got the Extended Stay America at $32.

If you're staying 1 night this might suit you, but if you're staying longer be aware they don't offer daily maid service. Also, the web site states high speed internet is not free.

Szymon

[thenewbie]

You may want to give the following a try. The 2.5* level has 1 free rebid area, if you need help finding it, please ask before bidding.

2.5* Manchester - Vernon

Bid $37, if unsuccessful add rebid area 1...

Bid $41

If this doesn't work, you can try a little higher in 24 hours.

[dahammer]

Also, the web site states high speed internet is not free.

the rate should be a flat $4.95 for the length of your stay at Extended Stay America properties

[biddingforhotel]

If you bid $45 on 2.5* you may get Residence Inn by Marriott at Manchester. It is a few dollars more, but you got complimentary sit down hot breakfast. In other words, you save your breakfast money.

And, of course, you got complimentary high speed Internet access ...

Also, I know someone got this hotel at $42, so far, the minimum I know about this hotel ...

[peridot]

I'm ready to bid...but how do I add a rebid zone for the 2.5* rating?

thenewbie.....anyone???

[thenewbie]

As my pm suggests, take a look at How to find priceline rebid areas. This will tell you how to locate rebid areas for a city. In this case, there is one area that only goes up to 2* so it would be a rebid area for the 2.5* level. Once you locate it, please post its name to make sure you understand this process.

[peridot]

Thanks for the info....I will use that for my next bids later on as I'll need to return to this area often over the summer. I got your message a bit too late...my fault for waiting so long to bid, I notice some prices go up at a last minute.

Here's my winning bid:

Linked to Priceline through SavingsBarn.com

May 21 - 1 Night

Manchester - Vernon

2.5*

Bid: $42.00

Rejected

Added 2*

Bid $37.00

Accepted

Extended Stay Manchester

All in all, I'm happy with that....it will do for a one night stay and my entire weekend is within budget!

:)

[szymon]

It's definitely fine for a 1 night stay. I just got back from my night there. Check-in was simple, clerk mentioned I was "with Priceline". My reservation was in their system as a non-smoking queen room.

The room had a microwave, range, fridge, and sink when you entered, and the bed/desk/TV/dresser farther inside. Note: the only bathroom amenity is soap - so remember to bring shampoo/conditioner if needed.

Check-out was fast and the only thing said was that "since this is a Priceline room, your confirmation from them is your receipt."

Have a good stay,

Szymon