Priceline Hotel: Vancouver DT 4* Inventory

[foftravel]

Hi everyone!

A question for those experienced with Vancouver 4* PL bids: When do the hotels generally release inventory to Priceline?

I see a lot of Marriott Pinnacle bids winning at aounrd $80 for March. I've been bidding for May, and have went as high as $100 with no luck, not even a counter-offer. So I'm wondering, is this because its really high season in May? Or is it because the hotels release inventory 1 month before, or something like that? Most of the winning bids that I see are for dates that are relatively soon.

FOFT

[thereuare]

What are the actual date(s) of your stay?

[foftravel]

Actual dates for stay are May 11-13.

[thereuare]

There is not rule of thumb as to "when inventory gets released" but rates do not look that high for your dates, so i would think it is currently just a matter of lack of inventory rather than your bids are too low for this timeframe.

I would book a cancellable back up and continue to try once a week or so for the next few weeks (at which point if still unsuccessful bid more frequently and re-evalute your bid amounts). If you need help with a specific bidding strategy let us know.

Keep us updated as to your progress (or lack thereof).

[bunduo]

Misery loves company. I have been bidding for a 4 star in dt Vancouver for months without any luck. We won't be there until June 18-19 but it is still very frustrating. I have a cancellable back up but would love to stay at the Sheraton Wall Centre for about $80 bucks. Your post made me feel better.