Priceline Hotel: 3* Poconos-Poconos (Scranton) Inn at Nichols Village

[myb8089]

I tried to bid 3* today, bid first 40, then 42 and 44.

No luck.

Anyone had any experience bidding in this area, I don't see anything posted.

I am assuming that since this is peak time for the area, I might have to bid more than what I would ideally prefer, I am just wondering how high I will actually have to go.

[dahammer]

what are conventional rates for a 3* in this area?

HOTWIRE is showing a 3* with: Restaurant, Golf, Laundry, Tennis @ $72, so you will need to take it up a notch

[myb8089]

how much more would you expect.

do i match hotwire price closely?

how does hotwire serve as an indicator?

thanks for your help.

after calling the hotels yesterday seems regular price between 75-125.

[dahammer]

It is not an exact science, but I will often start my bidding by looking at Hotwire prices as they are often a bit higher than Priceline and it helps me gauge my bidding. I also take a look at prices on Expedia or Travelocity"]Travelocity as well to see if any properties are sold out. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of bid history in this area and you are bidding at a time when folks are trying to squeeze in a vacation before summer is over. Also you don't have much time for rebidding. I would increase my bids by $5 and you may want to go down to a 2.5* level.

Have you seen this thread for the Inn at Nicholas Village This hotel is in Clarks Summit, PA outside of the Pocono region.

[myb8089]

thank dahammer.

i did check out hotwire, goes rate for a 3* seems to be in 80 range.

what would you start your priceline bidding at, if it were you.

thanks so much.

[myb8089]

just 2 more questions if i could:

1) any tips for trying to figure out which hotel hotwire if offering? this area doesn't really feature on the hotel list.

2) do hotwire prices usually go down as time goes by, ie, as it gets closer to my dates?

[thereuare]

If you list the star rating, zone, and amenties of a HOTWIRE hotel you're considering we can try to identify it.

For 'when to bid/purchase' see the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

[myb8089]

Thank you for all your help.

I apologize for not writing this earlier, I honestly haven't had an earlier chance.

We ended up going for Inn and Nichols Village (very nice!), got it at $50 a night Ithink bec i bid so late and there was PGA tournament in the area for one of my nights.

I tried 45 rejected, so then tried 50 and scored.

Once again I forgot to use the Savings Barn, bong, bang me on the head, I deserve it :) !

Thanks again for all patience and assistance, you sure beat TTOB!

[dahammer]

Once again I forgot to use the Savings Barn,

don't beat yourself up, just add the 'Barn to your "Favorites" right now!!! :)