Priceline Hotel: 3* London (Bloomsbury-Marble Arch) Holiday Inn Regents Park

[Dhaval]

Hello,

I am trying to bid for a hotel (in dollars) for novotel hotel (either Novotel London West or Novotel London Eouston).

However, I could not get any for the dates May 24th and May 25.

I followed a post of what the bidder did below but was unsuccessful.

Novotel London Euston

What price should I expect around in the Hammersmith, London area for a Hotel?

thanks,

Dhaval

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Is this a one or two nite stay?

Are you now looking to change zones by adding the Hammersmith area (which is not the zone you previously bid above).

Which zones are you willing to stay in? What is your maximum bid? What is the minimum star rating you're willing to accept?

PS- i'm assuming you do understand that you're not bidding for a specific hotel, but rather can only select the minimum star rating and the goegraphic region you're willing to accept

[WillTravel]

And to add to that, it's highly likely that when you bid, you won't get a Novotel hotel, but some other brand.

[Dhaval]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Is this a one or two nite stay? This is a two not stay.

"PS- i'm assuming you do understand that you're not bidding for a specific hotel, but rather can only select the minimum star rating and the goegraphic region you're willing to accept" --Yep understood :-)

This is What I tried:

Date check in : May 24th, 2007, check-out date May 26th, 2007.

All 3 Star and up hotels:

I added from Hammersmith (preffered), and then Kensington - Earls Court - Knightsbridge , and then Bloomsbury - Marble Arch and then Mayfair - Soho all at $70.

My Maxmimum bid would be $80 a night, I have no idea if this is realistic or not, if not please recommend.

thanks and much appreciated,

Dhaval

[WillTravel]

My opinion - you might get lucky with $80, but that's only 40 pounds now, with the terrible exchange rate, so it's pretty likely you will need more.

[Dhaval]

Thanks Will,

How much do you suggest, in Pounds atleast?

thanks,

Dhaval

[WillTravel]

I can't really say, as it's possible a low figure will work. So I don't really have anything new to add, but look for an acceptable backup option, and then judge what you are willing to pay for Priceline, and hope you are lucky to get a lower price than your limit.

[Dhaval]

Hey all,

After getting frustated I put in $120 dollars and got the London-Regents Park Holiday Inn 3* hotel.

I tried for the 4* hotels choosing almost all options upto $120 (Hammersmith, Kensington - Earls Court - Knightsbridge , and then Bloomsbury - Marble Arch and then Mayfair - Soho )--But did not return anything

Then for 3* and up:

$95 --Hammersmith

$110 --Hammersmith , Kensington - Earls Court - Knightsbridge

$120 --Hammersmith , Kensington - Earls Court - Knightsbridge ,Regents Park - Baker Street

Accepted: London-Regents Park Holiday Inn 3* hotel.

Dhaval

[Dhaval]

Hey all,

After getting frustated I put in $120 dollars and got the London-Regents Park Holiday Inn 3* hotel.

I tried for the 4* hotels choosing almost all options upto $120 (Hammersmith, Kensington - Earls Court - Knightsbridge , and then Bloomsbury - Marble Arch and then Mayfair - Soho )--But did not return anything

Then for 3* and up:

$95 --Hammersmith

$110 --Hammersmith , Kensington - Earls Court - Knightsbridge

$120 --Hammersmith , Kensington - Earls Court - Knightsbridge , (Bloomsbury - Marylebone - Soho)

Accepted: London-Regents Park Holiday Inn 3* hotel. (Priceline identifies it under Bloomsbury - Marylebone - Soho area)

Dhaval

[thereuare]

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Glad you were able to get a hotel and some nice savings!

Enjoy your stay.