Priceline Hotel: Bidding help for Maui - peak season - Jan 2008

[valueguy]

I wonder if anyone has experience with bidding for Maui resorts in peak season. I am look forward to a stay at the Westin resort for several nights beginning January 1 2008 and wonder what kind of bids I should consider. While September / October bids of $125 or thereabouts have resulted in wins, what would be expected in December/January? The Westin direct rates begin at almost $600/night.

[thereuare]

Please inlcude, or let us know the actual dates of your stay (once you know them), and we'll begin to have a look at rates at that time.

Thanks.

[valueguy]

Thanks... looking for a stay from Jan 1 to Jan 8 2008.

[thereuare]

Which Maui zones are you willing to accept?

What is your maximum bid?

Are you ready to bid now?

[valueguy]

I'm targeting for the Westin, I'm ready to bid now, looking to pay about 175/night.

But wondering if its too eatly to bid or not? Would Westin have released inventory for peak nights, already?

[thereuare]

But wondering if its too eatly to bid or not?

See the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

If you were accepted at $175 now... would you be happy with that deal? (given you quoted rates above at $600/nite)

[valueguy]

I'd be thrilled... even the condos, apartments, and more are nothing less than 150/night for that season!

[thereuare]

Exactly... so how could it be too early to bid? :)

If you fail you lose nothing but the time it took you to bid... if you succeed, you've locked in a great deal for Maui.

So do you want to begin now?