Priceline Hotel: 4* Boston (Copley/Back Bay)

[Canyga]

I need assistance in formulating a priceline bid. I am trying to score any of the following hotels:

* Marriott - Boston (Copley Place)

* Hilton Boston Back Bay

* Sheraton Boston Hotel

* The Colonnade Hotel - Summit Hotel

* Boston Park Plaza Hotel

* The Westin Copley Place

* The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel

The dates are : June 22nd thru June 27th, 2006.

What strategy in terms of zones and price range should I employ? Max (in my mind) rate for these hotels is $150??

Please help.

[thenewbie]

Welcome. In order to understand how to bid on priceline, you will need to learn how to find your priceline rebid areas. Once you find the 3 areas in Boston that lack 4* hotels, please post their names and we'll provide you with bidding advice.

Also, doing a quick search, hotel rates seem to be high for your dates and a few hotels aren't available.

[Canyga]

Areas in Boston without 4 star are:

1) Medford - Somerville

2) South Boston

3) Brighton - Brookline

Please advise.

[thenewbie]

Since you've only selected one area, your bidding opportunities are limited:

Select 4* Copley...

Bid $80, if rejected add rebid zone 1...

Bid $90, if rejected add rebid zone 2...

Bid $100, if rejected close browser and reaccess priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* Copley and rebid zone 3...

Bid $110, if rejected add rebid zone 1...

Bid $120, if rejected add rebid zone 2...

Bid $130.

[Eric S Ainsworth]

FYI We were looking at the same area on the 22-25th. We bid up to $195 and were not accepted. We ended up using EasyClickTravel and getting the Sheraton for $205/night which is $95 less than they were quoting on their website..