WillTravel Posted February 14, 2004 Report Posted February 14, 2004 I tried $59 a few days ago for the Tiergarten - Kufuerstendamm zone and got a counteroffer for $17 more.I thought about whether to try to go for it, in hopes it would be the Westin, which would probably be worth a few extra dollars more than a hostel even for a cheapskate like me. I know there aren't any guarantees, of course.So today, I tried a bid of $66 for the whole stay and got the same counteroffer to add $17 more. I did not take a look to see what the US/Euro exchange rate has done in the past few days, but that is one factor that can make bidding tricky. I don't really want to try bidding for any lower star levels in Berlin, because the zones are huge and I don't know the city at all. For the same reason, I didn't want to try bidding for any other zones in Berlin. I looked at HRS.com and made a reservation for the Agon Frankfurter Allee hotel (rated 3*) in the Friedrichshain district. This is fully cancellable, so even though I don't know anything about the area, I can investigate it. The rate is 55 Euros per night for a double room with a full breakfast and tax. If anyone does know if this is a bad area, please let me know.As mentioned on the Paris thread, I also used HRS.com for a booking there for a very reasonable rate.
WillTravel Posted February 16, 2004 Author Report Posted February 16, 2004 Okay, maybe this is my lucky day.Bid through SavingsBarnYour Offer Price: $61.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 5 Subtotal: $305.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $59.52 Total Charges: $364.52 The Westin GrandFriedrichstr. 158-164 Berlin, Germany Hotel web site: http://www.starwood.com/westin/search/hote...estin&links=allLowest hotel web site rate: 136 Euros per nightAs mentioned, I failed with $66 a few days ago. $61 was my first bid again today! Even with a stay several months out, you apparently just never know when things are going to change suddenly.Great reviews: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1...lin-Berlin.htmlQuestion: With such fabulous luck tonight, should I try Paris?
iahphx Posted February 16, 2004 Report Posted February 16, 2004 It seems incredible you could get this hotel for that price, Will, but I see it's no fluke -- another website has similar prices for more recent days (bid away, folks!).FWIW, I like Berlin, and your location will be super-convenient. At those prices, makes me think I should make a summer trip, too. Now if only I could find a $200 summer airfare . . .And why can't we get anything like this in Paris? :<)
thereuare Posted February 16, 2004 Report Posted February 16, 2004 You're certainly on a roll... keep 'em coming!This is still 4* and the (Tiergarten - Kufuerstendamm) zone, correct? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
WillTravel Posted February 16, 2004 Author Report Posted February 16, 2004 You're certainly on a roll... keep 'em coming!This is still 4* and the (Tiergarten - Kufuerstendamm) zone, correct? Yes, it is.
DeltaPurser Posted March 2, 2004 Report Posted March 2, 2004 Hi WillTravel... Just had a couple of questions for you regarding your Berlin bid... For what dates was this? (You mentioned it's a few months out...) and am understanding it correct when you say your bid (for exactly the same dates) a few days earlier, although higher ($66) was rejected with a counteroffer? I have stayed there a few times and they will treat you very well. Great hotel! Breakfast is expensive though... 23 EUR. per person!!!
WillTravel Posted March 2, 2004 Author Report Posted March 2, 2004 It's for July 18-23.That bidding history, weird as it is, is how it worked.We won't eat the breakfast :).
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