Priceline Hotel: Need help

[mogul]

I've noticed that priceline has "boutique hotels" available (in San Francisco, for one) - but no stars listed. My question is how do you know the quality of the hotel you're getting if you opt to bid on that category? Some are much higher priced ordinarily than others. I'd hate to bid $75 for example and be given a hotel that lists at $80.

Also, is there anything special I should know when bidding for a longer stay, i.e. 10 nights?

[thereuare]

Priceline considers Boutique hotels to be 3.5* rated and many do not bid this category do to the vast differences in quality that exist within this category. You can see this thread, PRICELINE STAR RATINGS for more info.

Regardling your lenght of this stay, this is date and region specific, so if you have a particular stay your inquiring about and you're ready to bid your best bet would be to post in the appropriate state category and ask for a bidding strategy.

[mogul]

I want to get hotels on priceline in San Francisco Union Square area check in June 9, check out June 14. Plan to spend under $100/night (closer to 60 -70, if possible). How do I begin? Thank you.

[thereuare]

What star rating?

Are you willing to bid USE and USW... or just one of them?

[mogul]

Either USE or USW would be fine. I just tried $65, from 2 1/2 stars up and wasn't accepted. Guess I'll wait 24 hrs. and try again. I'm not sure what some of the other areas are like (Civic Center, Cathedral, i.e.) and since I'll be a female traveling alone I want to make sure it's a safe area.

[mogul]

Okay. let's see if I have this rebidding thing right. I want a room from 6/9 - 6/14 in either USE or USW. So it makes sense to start with a 4 star in either of those areas and, if I'm unsuccessful, continue by adding Cathedral Hill or Civic Center at 4 stars, since according to Priceline's site, they have no 4 star hotels. Am I on the right track?