notrub98 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Looking for a bidding strategy for Aruba for Dec 13th - Dec 17th. I would like a resort category (no lower than 4 stars). Currently, the hotel websites are showing the following: Aruba Marriott Stellaris- $279 Renaissance Hotel- $212 Hyatt- $315Westin - $180Hotwire is showing a 4* at $119, which I presume is the Westin. Looking for advice on a PL strategy.Thank you! Link to comment
notrub98 Posted August 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Failed bids for Aruba, 12/13 - 12/17. Tried first for resort at $70 and failed. Tried for 4* at $80 and failed. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Since you're bidding more for a Resort than you are for a 4*, are you "ok" if you should get a 4* property at a slight overbid? (or do you feel that you're in a hurry to get this done and a 'few dollars' doesn't matter to you much if you can get it done sooner) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
notrub98 Posted August 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Thanks for your response!It seems to me that the 4* and Resorts in Aruba are fairly similar (if not the same places, according to this list on this site?)? I'm not a particularly picky person on the hotel itself, except that I do want it to be a top hotel, though, so am not willing to go to 3*. I'm ok with a few dollars here and there, but really don't want to break the bank on this trip. I'd say my max is probably $125 a night. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I would be trying as follows:Select Resort...Bid $90, if rejected add 4* and bid $85.Repeat every 24 hours, increase each bid by $5.In a week you'll hit your maximum bid, but hopefully find success before then.Any questions feel free to ask.Keep us updated as to your progress. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
notrub98 Posted August 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 That worked!! I did just as you said (and I used the PRICELINE link at SavingsBarn) and I got the Marriott (resort)!I'll post my winning bid! Link to comment
notrub98 Posted August 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Thank you to this board for the strategy - it worked perfectly! The Marriott is beautiful and it was listed at $249 per night on the hotel website as of this morning. I used the Marriott website and logged my dates and the total would have been $1193 so priceline saved me $760! :) Aruba Marriott Resort And Stellaris Casino Check-In Date:Thu, Dec 13, 2007Check-Out Date:Mon, Dec 17, 2007Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: US$90.00 Subtotal: US$360.00 Taxes & Service Fees: US$73.20 Total Charges: US$433.20 Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Congratulations on your win... we're happy to have helped!Glad to hear you were successful and are pleased with the results... looks like some BIG savings!Thank you for sharing your win with the rest of the board (it helps future users) and for starting your bids with the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.comEnjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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