dwh Posted June 15, 2006 Report Posted June 15, 2006 Hello,I'm still kind of newbie but let me see if I got things right. I need to have a maximum bid, correct?I want a hotel for Melbourne Florida (there are 2 zones, melbourne and north melbourne) from the 16th to 20th.So my maximum bid is $69 since I found two priceline hotels at that rate.If possible, I'd like a strategy that includes an internet connection, but as I understand priceline, this would be hard....Anyway, I'm last minute but would appreciate a strategy if you can help.Oh, and am I supposed to tell you my winning bid right in this thread or somewhere else?
dwh Posted June 15, 2006 Author Report Posted June 15, 2006 Oh yeah, I need a car too from Orlando airport :)Edit: Do I need to give you a maximum rate for that too? Someone told me they can reliably get a car from priceline for $16/day so let's say $18-$19 if you all think that's feasible?
thereuare Posted June 15, 2006 Report Posted June 15, 2006 Are both zones in Melbourne acceptable to you? What minimum star level are you seeking?Is this for June 16-20? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
dwh Posted June 15, 2006 Author Report Posted June 15, 2006 Yes, both zones are acceptable to me.Also yes on June 16-20.Not sure how they define stars but maybe if I explain what I'm looking for that would help?@ a minimum, I'd like a clean bed...clean bathroom/shower...a decent TV wouldn't hurt but I can live w/o it for a great deal... So I guess 2*? Or 2.5* would fit that?
thereuare Posted June 15, 2006 Report Posted June 15, 2006 Why don't you do a Priceline search from their non-opaque product (which you did above to see local prices for these dates) and get a feel for the hotels offered at each star level.The Melbourne zone has hotels up to 3* while the North zone only goes as high as 2*.For the $69 price you quoted above, what hotel is that and what is the star rating? Is that property acceptable to you? (i'm not suggesting you take it, i'm seeing if this is truly a 'good' back-up plan to determine your maximum bid) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
dwh Posted June 15, 2006 Author Report Posted June 15, 2006 Why don't you do a Priceline search from their non-opaque product (which you did above to see local prices for these dates) and get a feel for the hotels offered at each star level.Thanks. Good idea. 2* seems totally fine.The Melbourne zone has hotels up to 3* while the North zone only goes as high as 2*.So that means if the first bid doesn't work I can rebid, correct?For the $69 price you quoted above, what hotel is that and what is the star rating? Is that property acceptable to you? (i'm not suggesting you take it, i'm seeing if this is truly a 'good' back-up plan to determine your maximum bid)It's a Super8 and 1*. Didn't notice that at first. I think Super8 should have decent beds. But I guess I'd pay the $79 for Quintas...So you're right $79 is max bid...
dwh Posted June 15, 2006 Author Report Posted June 15, 2006 And it looks like merrit/cocoaville is nearby too so I have another backup if I need to rebid...
dwh Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 Looks like I started the process too late. I guess I'll have to bid w/in half hour or so... I'll wait and see if soeone has a strtegy w/in that time, if not maybe I'll bid $60 for 2 stars..
thereuare Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 Last question before bidding....Is lowest price the most important factor OR would you prefer a higher rated hotel for a bit more?If Cocoa Beach is less would you sooner look there first? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
dwh Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 Last question before bidding....You were just in time! :)I was about to bid and looked one more time :)Is lowest price the most important factor OR would you prefer a higher rated hotel for a bit more?I'd pay a bit more for a higher rated hotel.If Cocoa Beach is less would you sooner look there first?I don't know the area that well but from what I could tell, it's some 20 miles away which is totally acceptable...so yes, I'd be happy w/ Cocoa Beach.
thereuare Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 When bidding 3* in Cocoa Beach you have two re-bid zones available. When bidding 3* and 2.5* in Melbourne you have one re-bid zone available. 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.This is how i would begin:Select 3* Cocoa Beach...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $55, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Cocoa Beach and re-bid zone2...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Melbourne...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 2.5* Melbourne...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $45.Start with the above and if not successful we'll then take it from there.Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
dwh Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 Zones 2 and 3 only have 2 star and below...shall I move right onto melbourne?
thereuare Posted June 16, 2006 Report Posted June 16, 2006 I don't understand... what exactly have you bid already? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
dwh Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 Sorry I did:Select 3* Cocoa Beach...Bid $50, rejectedif rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $55,rejectedif rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Cocoa Beach and re-bid zone2...I got stuck on this one because I couldn't select 3*. Only 2* and less was available.
dwh Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 I think I misunderstrood. Will try again.
dwh Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 Damn....now they are only accepting check ins for the 17th...
dwh Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Posted June 16, 2006 Got to finalize so went w/ Expedia for $63 + $9 fee. @ Americas best value And $25 a day for Midsize car.
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