Priceline Hotel: Vancouver Bidding Help - 29/Sep 1 night

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I'm trying to get 1 night in Vancouver for 29/September. I do have a back-up option at the Best Western downtown for $95+tax. However, whilst acceptable, this is a 'middle of the road' hotel and a little bit out of the way. We were hoping for a 4* in downtown Van.

I tried going up to $125, but not even a counter offer.

I see plenty of good rates (as low as $70ish mark) for hotels such as the Sheraton or the Hyatt in July. Is it too early for September inventory? Worth waiting it out?

Thanks for any 'insider info'!

[thereuare]

The Sheraton is sold-out for your date above... the Hyatt has rates that are a bit higher than usual although not out of the range of amounts you have already bid.

Since you have a back-up i wouldn't chase it right now... sticking with your current maximum bid for the next month or so, then re-evaluate if still unsuccessful.

Don't know exactly where you need to be within the area, but you may want to look at HOTWIRE which has sub-divided this area into smaller zones. If you can id the hotel, maybe a lower star rating (with cheaper price?) in the area you want to be will do?