cvl105 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Posted June 29, 2006 How much should I be bidding for these two nights? I'm assuming I'll have to bid higher than the bids on here during normal travel time, is this correct? Any suggestions on pricing? I am looking for a resort hotel preferably, or at least a descent hotel with a pool or even better a beach. Safety is a concern, as I am a 23 yr old female who will be there for the 2 days by myself. Thank you,Chelsea
thereuare Posted June 29, 2006 Report Posted June 29, 2006 Welcome to BetterBidding!Would something like the Condado Plaza satisfy your needs?If you let us your maximum bid we will be in a better position to suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cvl105 Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Posted June 29, 2006 Hi Thank you!The Condado Plaze looks great...All I want is a pool/beach, safety, and relatively close to Old San Juan, so I can walk around and do the touristy stuff.Ideally I want to spend as little as possible. I was kinda hoping $100/night. Is that unreasonable considering it's right around Christmas.
thereuare Posted June 29, 2006 Report Posted June 29, 2006 San Juan is usually a bit more expensive than that during this time of year, which is during their peak season.We can suggest a strategy to follow if that is your current maximum bid... are you ready to begin bidding now? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cvl105 Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Posted June 29, 2006 I already bid today, so I believe I have to wait 24 hours, correct?
thereuare Posted June 29, 2006 Report Posted June 29, 2006 How much did you bid and which zone(s) did you include? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cvl105 Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Posted June 29, 2006 Bid #1 - San Juan/Resort/ $65Bid #2 - added 3* hotel / $70Bid #3 - added Dorado / $75I was being really optimistic...haha
thereuare Posted June 30, 2006 Report Posted June 30, 2006 Bump this thread tomorrow when you are eligible to bid again.At that time, also let us know if a 3* is acceptable to you or if you'd rather pay more for a Resort (as i though originally that was the only hotel class you were seeking). Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cvl105 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Posted July 5, 2006 Bumping...back from a mini vacation and ready to try bidding again.I guess I would be open to a 3 star as well. All I really care about is the proximity to OSJ, and the hotel having a pool/beach.
thereuare Posted July 5, 2006 Report Posted July 5, 2006 All I really care about is the proximity to OSJ, and the hotel having a pool/beach.You do realize that neither of these are guaranteed thru Priceline?What is your maximum bid? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cvl105 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Posted July 5, 2006 I do realize this. I guess I figure no matter where I am I will be close to the beach, either walking or a cab ride.I ideally would like to keep it under $100 a night. But I know this may be unrealistic considering it's the holiday season.
thereuare Posted July 5, 2006 Report Posted July 5, 2006 You have two re-bid zones available when bidding Resort, none when bidding 3*. 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 Resort San Juan...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* San Juan...Bid $75.If rejected wait 24 hours and....Select Resort San Juan...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* San Juan...Bid $85.If the above is rejected and you want to 'get this done' there is a 3* on Hotiwre (possibly the Radisson?... match the amenities and star rating with that in our Hotwire Hotel List) for $95/nite.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
cvl105 Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Posted July 17, 2006 Thank you for your help. Just wanted to let you know that it didn't work. I even tried a little bit more when I tried bidding again. It was worth the try though. Can't wait to try again on my next vacation.Thanks again for you help!
thereuare Posted July 17, 2006 Report Posted July 17, 2006 Thanks for the update.Are you going to continue to try or have you cancelled this trip? Did you make alternate arrangements? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
cvl105 Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Posted July 20, 2006 I've discontinued to try. I tried a for a couple days after my initial bidding, but no luck. I haven't cancelled my trip, which is a cruise. I'm just flying in the day of the cruise rather than 2 days before. Thanks again!
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