Priceline Hotel: 3*, 2.5*, 2* Madison, Rejected

[jessicaviolin]

Hello! My recent posts of $45-$56 have been rejected for these June dates. Not quite sure why since my star requirement went pretty low (2*). This is the part of the "vacation" where we're attending a wedding and just need a clean, safe place to sleep as we'll be super busy helping the Br&Gr with everything.

Been bidding for a little less than a week with this as my general plan:

Downtown, 3*, $45

Dwtn+East, 3*, $50

Dwtn+East, 3*+2.5*, $56

Dwtn+East,3*+2.5*+2*, $45

All rejected. Again (like my Chicago posts) this is abridged- I closed browsers and changed combos for maximum bidding opportunities. But the outcome is the same. Should I start bidding higher?

Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks

[thereuare]

You don't seem to be using your re-bid zones for your 3* bids... are you familiar with re-bid? (or is this part of the details you've left out)

Rates don't seem that high for your dates so i think if you stick with the above you'll eventually hit something once inventory becomes available (assuming prices remain the same). However, always a good idea to book a cancellable back-up just in case... has the wedding arranged a special rate at any of the local hotels?

[jessicaviolin]

Yes, the wedding booked the group rate at the Country Inn Suites for $99 in East Madison. We're trying to beat that price because we're attending two weddings (8 days apart), both in WI, and spending the days between in Chicago. We're ok with spending $$ in Chicago, but would like to hit a 2* + for about $50 in Madison so that we have more to spend in Chicago.

I think I'm doing the rebids correctly. I'll write out exactly what steps I take next time, so hopefully you can help me improve upon them! :)

Thanks!