arbitrageur Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi,I'm requesting bidding assistance for a 2.5* or 3* hotel in West Des Moines with a max bid of $60 = Choice #1.I'm also willing to stay in Merle Hay 2.5* - same max bid of $60 = Choice #2.Please help me with a bidding strategy.Thank you. Link to comment
KC-Matt Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Des Moines West 3* Strategy:Start by selecting the West Des Moines zone and the 3* level. Given recent history in that zone, I would start at $45 and make $5 increments.You will only have two rebid zones for the 3*, Airport & Merle Hay/Urbandale (Des Moines zone AKA downtown has several 3* properties so unless you are willing to accept one of those, don't use that zone as a rebid).So you would have this:Start in West Des Moines zone 3* @ $45. If declined...Add one of the rebid zones without a 3*, Merle or Airport @ $50. If declined...Add the other rebid zone not used in the last step @ $55. If still declined, you will have to wait 24 hours to start again. If you want to try for the 2.5 at this point, close the browser, re-access priceline and do the following:Start in West Des Moines zone 2.5* @ $35. If declined...Add Merle Hay/Urbandale zone @ $40. If declined...Add airport zone (no current 2.5*'s forr your dates) @ $45. If declined...Add Des Moines zone (aka Downtown to some...also shows no current 2.5* for your dates) @ $50.Be sure to recheck the zones listed before bidding as new properties may be added or inventory released that cause a particular star level to become active.On a related note, be careful about the 2.5* in the Merle Hay/Urbandale zone as it could get you the Ramada Northwest Des Moines which is a very poor property in my opinion. Link to comment
arbitrageur Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Thanks... Based on what you said, I'll probably just be bidding in West Des Moines. I'll update the board when I have a win. Link to comment
arbitrageur Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Can someone help me identify the following 2* Hotwire hotels? The prices on both were for $29 - 1 adult -- which was too good of deal not to inquire about. 2* Hotel - West Des Moines - CliveAmenities: Suite, Fitness Center, Laundry Facilities2* Hotel - Northwest Des Moines - UrbandaleAmenities: Laundry FacilitiesThanks..... Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Unfortunately neither of these properties have been identified.I don't have a guess on the first proerty, but the 2nd property, with just the Laundry, i'd guess is an Extended Stay (or similar) type or property, as that brand is often seen with just a Laundry icon. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
arbitrageur Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Purchased with hotwire. Thanks for your help.Extended Stay America Des Moines - UrbandaleExtended Stay America Des Moines - Urbandale (Economy)3940 114th StreetUrbandale, Iowa 50322(515) 276-19291 room; 3 nights Check-in: Thu, May 24, 2007 at 3:00 PM Check-out: Sun, May 27, 2007 at 10:00 AM Hotel 1 room(s) @ $32.00 per night x 3 nights $96.00 Taxes and Fees: $18.03 Hotel total: $114.03 Amenities: laundry facilities Link to comment
blindman Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Looks like a great deal !Thanks for posting the win and the details of the amenities.New hotel added to the hotwire list. Link to comment
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