liveforbargains Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 I'm pretty bummed I got this hotel and blame it on my lack of patience. I still had alot of time before I needed the room but I got antsy. I started bidding on a 4* and went all the way to $60 and was rejected. I then dropped to a 3* and started a new bid at $45. I should have stopped when rejected at $50 and waited till the date got closer but...... Anyway, all of the reviews of this hotel are pretty bad and most of the people on TOB paid about $20 less than the $55 bid I won it on. I do the same thing in Las Vegas, I just don't know when to stop! :) I have also been bidding for Victoria for one night but with no free re-bids I have gone up to $70 for a 4* and been rejected. That one I have to wait for as I really don't want to bid over $80.
thereuare Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 The bright side is that it's only for one nite, and since you used re-bids and were rejected just prior at $50, you know you didn't overbid by any significant amount. Just because others have gotten it cheaper doesn't mean that a lower rate was available for your dates.Another bright side is that you have saved a lot of money with Priceline... now it's time to reach into $20-$40 of that savings. Go out for an extra nice dinner and splurge for a bottle of wine or something similar that you otherwise wouldn't purchase. Enjoy a leisurely dinner, get back to the hotel late in the evening, go right to bed, and move on to your next destination early the next day.Thanks for posting.PS- a new user is looking for help in Victoria, maybe you could offer some useful advice? Here is a link to his PRICELINE VICTORIA thread Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
WillTravel Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 This is how I would look at the Sandman (although I just know the lobby and the area, not the rooms). It's probably not as nice as some other Vancouver 3* hotels (like the Sheraton Wall Centre, Crowne Plaza, Coast Plaza, or the Renaissance), but it's certainly as nice or nicer as many 3* hotels that come up in other areas (like say some Doubletree or Holiday Inn hotels) and from what I've seen, the Sandman looks like it's in good shape.
liveforbargains Posted March 7, 2004 Author Report Posted March 7, 2004 Thanks you guys for your positive posts. You helped me put this situation in the proper prospective!
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