KRXNLS Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I've been trying for this for the last few days with no success. This morning I saw that there was a win for $110 at the Hyatt for July 18th to 22nd so I went ahead and tried again.I bid $105, 110, 120 and finally clicked at $130. I suspect the higher rate may be because it's Friday night only, who knows! Prior to today, I had been bidding only to $120 but our backup was $146Cdn so not too much difference and a much nicer place to stay.As always, booked through SavingsBarn. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Wow!! Rates are very high for this date... i'm not surprised this was a tough win!We're seeing more and more hotels average rates over the stay for opaque purchases (were a few years back this was never done), so i suspect the rates are cheaper for the 'other' nites which weren't part of your stay.Glad to hear you finally had success and thank you for booking the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.comEnjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
KRXNLS Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hi Thereuare,When I checked the Hyatt website this morning it was, as you said, more expensive for the Friday night than earlier in the week - $50.00 more, in fact.However, after your comment, for some reason I went back and now the Friday night has been reduced to the same price as the previous 3nights - AAA rate $278. (Still high though) or $200Cdn per night seniors rate for which we qualify (62plus at the Hyatt)In any case, I'm just telling you this because I broke my own rule about being patient this morning and it probably cost me $20.00 or so. Not complaining because it's still an excellent rate . Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Have the 'public' rates changed at all? (ie- non-AAA, non-senior, etc) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
KRXNLS Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Yes, the "prevailing rate" (whatever that means) is now $309 for each of the 4 nights including Friday.When I checked early today, the rate for Friday was $349 and if I recall correctly the other 3 nights were $299.Things can sure change quickly! Do you think there is any particular day of the week or month that rates are adjusted.? I can't see a pattern. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 It's all supply vs. demand driven.You should follow the Vegas market if you want to see prices change quickly. They have very sophisticated computer programs tracking occupancy levels and adjusting rates accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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