Priceline Hotel: Need help bidding on *4 SLC 8/9/07 - 8/12/07

[debjcline]

I am traveling to SLC on 8/9/07 to 8/12/07

I would like to stay at a *4 hotel and I would like to stay at a different hotel than the Hilton or Marriott

Most of the wins I have seen on the web sites for *4 hotels in SLC are the Hilton & Marriott and have been in the $60-$64/5 price range. That has also been my experince when I have won the bid for a *4 star in SLC. I have won that price 5 or 6 times, (not all listed on the web site, but I have always gone through SavingsBarn).

I would like to get another hotel out there.

So here's my question: If I bid, let say, $66, $68, $70 or higher; what is the possibility of getting another *4 facility besides the ones I mentioned? If it is a possibilty, are there any odds on this? I think hotels go on and off Priceline; but could there be only two *4 hotel chains for Priceline, in this city?

I think I have read something about the subject on a question or two posed here on this board, but I didn't understand the answer.

I don't want to bid higher if there is a strong possiblity I will get the same hotels (Hilton or Marriott), for what I could get at a lower price.

I have seen the Hotel Monaco won on priceline, but I haven't seen this hotel on Priceline wins for a couple of years. I don't think I have seen Little America or Grand America (the Grand America would be a*5 star I believe,if it was listed) won on priceline, but I would love to stay at any of these hotels. I would pay more.

Bidding History for this trip: I started bidding for a *4 hotel at $50, before I started to think about wanting to get another hotel then the ones mentioned. Using all the free rebid zones I got up to $60 and no takers. I will start bidding where I left off unless I hear of other possibilities. Thanks

[thereuare]

Start with this thread: Don't Bid Higher For a Specific Hotel

Have you searched HOTWIRE? May cost you a few dollars more than priceline (but under traditional rates) but perhaps there you can identify a hotel offered other than the Marriott or Hilton? Maybe a 3.5* property that is different, yet still equally comprable?