belgo Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I'm willing to go up to $80. There seem to be a lot of free rebid zones--Business, Folsom, Roseville, University, and So. Natomas. The two 4*'s seem to have plenty of availability--many room categories, with minimum prices of $129 each. If $80 doesn't cut it, I'd be willing to go up to $65 for 3*. Hotwire has a 3* which seems to be the Holiday Inn for $73, but their 4* price seems a silly $120. (Strangely, the Holiday Inn also seems to go for about $119 retail). I don't understand why someone would book through Hotwire to save $9 (or less). Anyways, since the Sheraton and Hyatt seem to need to sell their rooms, I'm hoping for a better deal through Priceline... :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 You have five re-bid zones available when bidding 4* in the Sacramento area. 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* Downtown...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $73, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $76, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80.If the above is rejected (it very well may be) we'll then move on to a 3* strategy.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 Link to comment
belgo Posted October 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 You were right... $80 wasn't enough :) Any suggestions in bidding for a 3*? It is marked "Best value" if that makes any difference... We were just looking for a place to stay the night after taking a cab from a wedding, so it's not like we really needed a 4*--but it would have been nice to get one for $80 or less... Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Just to give you some perspective, i think about $15 may do it for the 4*, but it's up to you.If you want to try for a 3* you have 4 re-bid zones available.Select 4* Downtown...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
belgo Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Just to give you some perspective, i think about $15 may do it for the 4*, but it's up to you.Do you mean $85? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 No, $80 + $15 = $95 :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
belgo Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 That's definitely more than I wanted to spend. I got the Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza (3*) for $55 + $15.57 in fees for a total of $70.57. A significant savings over retail and hotwire. I used the savingsbarn link of course. I think the retail price for the H.I. was $119. :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Congratualtions on your win... hope this works out well for your plans.Thank you for sharing your results with the board and for starting your bids with the priceline hotel links at SavingsBarn.comEnjoy your stay and have fun at the wedding. 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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