Priceline Hotel: Resort Palm Springs (Rancho Mirage-Indian Wells-Palm Desert) Hyatt

[nomoreup]

First post here...I am looking for a 4* in Palm Springs. When I go to priceline, they no longer show any 4* properties in the Palm Springs Central area. I have seen other members get the Hyatt Suites. That would be great. Is there any way I could attempt to get this hotel when it only shows 3* properties? Is the Wyndham or Riviera decent for a 3*? Thank you.

[blindman]

Welcome to Betterbidding.

There is no guarantee of getting a particular hotel with PL, you could win any of the 3* properties in Palm Springs.

Bear in mind that PL has it's own 3* rating :)

Maybe the Hyatt is now classed as a 3* in PL

What is your maximum bid?

Have you seen this (old) review of the Hyatt

Here's a Tripadvisor review Rather you than me :o

Tripadvisor Wyndham (variable) Reviews :)

Palm Springs Riviera is closed for renovation, due to open in the Fall of 2007

[nomoreup]

I did see those reviews. My max bid would be $100 per night. Thanks for your help.

[blindman]

Just noticed :) the post was in the wrong forum so I've moved it .

I'm NOT the expert at giving bidding advice, but here's my slant on things.

HOTWIRE for your dates shows a 3* at $109 which could be the Hyatt

(If you create a package trip for those dates the Hyatt comes up as an option and the facilities match those of the 3* .However this is NOT a guarantee to be correct.)

So, having said that it is likely that PL will have Hyatt inventory possibly at a lower price.

Strategy

Firstly there are NO free rebids in this area as all three have 3* and above.

So if your bid fails then you must wait 24 hours, no problem as you've plenty of time.

Hyatt web-site has rates of $149

This recent priceline win showed that a bid of between $65 and $75 won when their rate was $129.

So, if it were me :) I'd lowball with a bid of $60 as time is on your side.

Please consider starting your bids with the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.com

Let us know how you get on

[nomoreup]

I ended up going up to $65 with Palm Springs Central and was rejected. I lowered my bid to $60 and added the Rancho Mirage, La Quinta areas almost assuming the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort would hit...and it did. Not exactly the spot where I need to be but a nicer property at a better rate. I made my bids through sb.com and replied and got the bid on the rejection e mail from pl.com. Thanks for your help.

[blindman]

Glad you got a win and thank you for using the SB link.