Priceline Hotel: 4* Chicago (NMA-River North) Millenium Knickerbocker

[BeckyBC03]

I am looking for a 4* room in Chicago in the River North/Michigan Avenue area for one night sometime between August 20th and 26th. I am going to be visiting my family from the 19-28 so the night we stay is not really an issue. Are there certain nights that are less expensive than others? Is it too early to bid? I went the same time last year and we got the Millenium Knickerbocker for $100 on Priceline. It was all right but I will feel better about the hotel if I got it a little cheaper.

let me know if I should hold off or start bidding now. Also let me know if there are any nights of the week that are generally cheaper in Chicago.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

What is your maximum bid / expected budget?

[BeckyBC03]

We are definitely willing to spend in the $100 range like we did last year and I already see some 4* hotels on hotwire for that time around $100. But obviously I'm always looking for a better deal. I just didn't know what was considered a good deal or how cheap you can go in Chicago for a 4* hotel in August. Last year when I bid $100 for a 4* hotel it was accepted on the first try so I figured I must have started my bid a little high. Any guidance on where to start the bidding?

[thereuare]

You have two re-bid zones at the 4* level. 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.

Select 4* NMA-River North...

Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $70.

I would first try the above for 8/20, if that is rejected i would then try again for 8/25.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[BeckyBC03]

Thank you for your strategy! I will probably not start the bidding on this for a few days as I need to figure out which date works the best for my family but I will make sure to update you as soon as I decide and start the bidding process.

Thanks again!

[thereuare]

sometime between August 20th and 26th... so the night we stay is not really an issue

...not start the bidding on this for a few days as I need to figure out which date works the best for my family

:)

[BeckyBC03]

Sorry!! The night is really not an issue but I want to make sure that since I have talked to them my parents haven't scheduled anything for those dates. I would hate to book a room on priceline today to find out that my mom has something planned for Friday the 25th. It is a 2.5 hour drive from their house so I do need to check these things out once again before booking.....don't worry, I will keep you updated on what I do whether it be the 20th or the 25th. Did I do something wrong???

[BeckyBC03]

Decided on August 20th:

Bid $60 Rejected

Added rebid zone and bid $65 rejected

Added rebid zone and bid $70 ACCEPTED

Won: Millenium Knickerbocker

Dates: check-in: August 20

check-out: August 21

We stayed here last year and the location is great. I'm happy I got it for $30 less than last year though! Thanks for your help!

[thereuare]

Glad it worked our well for you and you're happy with the results.

Enjoy your stay.