GAME Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 HiI want to book a 4 star hotel for san franciso for 5 nights12th November 07 to 17th November 07Area I want to stay in is USE OR USWI have 4 rebid zones I think CH,CCA and SSF and possibly Fw (not sure) please can you check thisMy Max bid is $120Please could I have a bidding strategy.any suggestions would be greatthanksGAME :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Have you checked prices for these dates... based upon current pricing i think $120 is going to be a tough win for a 4* hotel.Fishermans Wharf is not currently a re-bid zones for 4* bidding in San Francisco. You have three re-bid zones available. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 4* USE...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* USW...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* USE and USW...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120.Good Luck with the above and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
GAME Posted September 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 thanks I will see how i get on, and raise it a little more if need becan you recommend a backup hotel in your opinioncheers Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Have you tried bidding as above yet... if successful, you won't need a back-up :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
GAME Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 i have tried no successI am willing to go on a backup of a 3 " if need beand thank you for help Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I am willing to go on a backup of a 3 " if need beDo you mean try bidding for a 3* hotel or reserve a cancellable back-up at a 3* property?Is your current maximum bid still $120?I haven't looked if it would help, but is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
GAME Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I am willing to do a reserve on a 3 star hotelthen keep trying my luck with 4 star and if I am not getting anywhere say in the next few weeksthen I wil go down to bidding for a 3 starregards to splitting the bid I will have consider that if all else failsthanksGame :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I am willing to do a reserve on a 3 star hotelAgain, i'm not sure what this means... do you mean a cancellable back-up? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
GAME Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Again, i'm not sure what this means... do you mean a cancellable back-up?Sorry, thats what I mean a cancellable backup Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Have you found a cancellable back-up? If so, where and how much?You can use our BetterChecker tool to help find rates... and also check GTA Hotels, Quickbook, and EasyClickTravel. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
GAME Posted September 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Hi have found a 4 X Hotel in Fishermans Wharf not the ideal place but might have to book this as a backupGTA Hotels 11/12/07-11/17/07Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf $147 a nightThis is probably the best choice for a cancellable backup ( I realise its not the area i want ) Link to comment
GAME Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi I have tried bidding still no good at that price, I am willing to go upto $150 Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Rejected at what price? What has been your highest bid and when did you last make it? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
GAME Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 $120 was my highest bid and i made that on Thursdayprobably will raise it to $150 max bid Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 You can re-try as follows, although prices seem a bit out of your reach.Select 4* USE...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* USW...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* USE and USW...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
GAME Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 No joyTried today maxed it to $150.I will keep tryingThank you for your helpLike a twit I did not book the Sheraton on GTA Hotels and now its gone so I am still looking for a cancellable backupany recommends would be greatcheersthe seach goes on I will keep you posted Link to comment
GAME Posted September 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 i Hav been trying all week up to a max bid of $150 dollarsno luckdo you think I might get lucky nearer the time Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 do you think I might get lucky nearer the timeSee the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ.I'd re-search the sites in the post above Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Colfax Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 HOTWIRE has limited availability for your dates and prices are high.4* Embarcadero $3723.5* Union Square West $2423* Nob Hill $2443* Civic Center South $229I think it's possible you can still win a 4* under $150 on Priceline closer to your trip, which is still six weeks off. If you've got the patience you might try bidding to $150 every 3 or 4 days now.If you're eager to secure something under $150 sooner you can improve your chances of success by splitting your five night stay in two or trying for a 3* or Boutique.If you decide to hold out for the 4* we'll look for some other potential backup hotels. Link to comment
GAME Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 thanks I would rather hold out for a 4* on Priceline and would appreciate some backups you recommendGAME Link to comment
Colfax Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I'm seeing 4* hotels over $350 for your dates and some over $400. If you got a Priceline bid of $175 accepted that would still be half off prevailing rates. Is $150 your true limit before you drop down to Boutique or 3*?Looking at backups under $200, they're all Priceline 2*, 2.5*, or 3* at most.The Grosverner Suites are one to consider. They're a Priceline 2.5* with good location and they're $163 ($183 minus a $20/night rebate) cancellable to 48 hours before your stay. You can read the reviews at TripAdvisor and see if it's for you. Maybe others have some other suggestions.I'll mention too that availability for your Thursday and Friday is much better than Monday thru Wednesday. You still have a lot of time before you need to split your bid but keep it in mind. Link to comment
GAME Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 thanks colfax I am going to risk it and wait it out for a 4 starI will keep trying on Priceline :) Link to comment
GAME Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 HiI have been trying upto $160 but no luckany suggestions or do you think I should wait it outgame Link to comment
wheelanddeal Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Forget about it, but good luck! Oracle Open World is November 11th - November 15th. Huge convention. Stay away from downtown area if you expect any luck. Hotels totally sell out this week, especially anywhere near downtown and go for $300+ dollars/night. Maybe you can et the tail end days via price line, but I doubt you'll get the middle days. Link to comment
Colfax Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Have you had any luck yet, GAME? Link to comment
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