allea6 Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 I am looking for a hotel in the TPA/Westshore area for March 11-16, 2007. I put in a bid for the 2 1/2 * and up for $56/night. Can you suggest a bidding strategy from there? (It was, of course, rejected.) Thanks for the help! :)
LoneStar Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 This is a very hit-or-miss zone: it seems to depend on occupany levels. You still have time to wait, but I suspect the odds are against you getting ALL those nights for that price.A good way to gauge what's available there is look on hotwire (most of the hotels list their distressed nights on both sites). Go day by day, and see if the rates change, and what price they're asking. Priceline is usually $7 to $10 less per night.
ufauxreal Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Lonestar.... Is priceline being $7 - $10 less/night just in reference to this particular zone, or is that a general guideline for most priceline vs. hotwire prices?JCB
LoneStar Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 That's a general rule of thumb, particularly relevant to this zone as there is an established pattern of HOTWIRE hotels being readily available on priceline here. I myself have used the technique 3 or 4 times in tampa in the past year!
thereuare Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 What is your maximum bid? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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