mchia02 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Posted October 1, 2007 Attending a seminar at Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa. Willing to stay at another hotel but prefer to stay at Holiday Inn. Any suggestion?Need one night October 8.
thereuare Posted October 1, 2007 Report Posted October 1, 2007 What is your minimum star rating and maximum budget? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mchia02 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Posted October 1, 2007 Mininum 2* and maximum budget $150 including tax
thereuare Posted October 1, 2007 Report Posted October 1, 2007 If you're trying to target the Holiday Inn, that was last reproted as a 2.5* property... did you want to bid 2.5* first (or even 3*?) in an attempt to get a nice property or are you ultimately looking for the least expensive 2* or better hotel for this stay?Let us know and we'll advise accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mchia02 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Posted October 1, 2007 I am looking for convenience. Holiday Inn is the location of my meeting. I do not care much about nice property (of course not 1* or 2*). However if I can get a better hotel and is not too far away. I don't mind bidding for it.
thereuare Posted October 2, 2007 Report Posted October 2, 2007 ...of course not 1* or 2*).But you stated a 2* minimum, which would make a 2* hotel possible... are you willing to bid at the 2* level or not?However if I can get a better hotel and is not too far away. I don't mind bidding for it.When bidding on priceline you aren't able to target a specific hotel, your hotel can be anywhere in the shaded boundaries of the zone. If convenience/location is the most important aspect of this stay, HOTWIRE may be a better option as you as you can then take an educated guess as to the property you're being offered and, likewise, a guess as to the location of the property.Can you clarify the above and if you think priceline or HOTWIRE is the best option for this stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mchia02 Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Posted October 2, 2007 I like to bid for a better hotel at priceline. Will consider hotwire if nothing better is available at priceline.I like to have at least 2* not below 2*.Thank you for your help :)
thereuare Posted October 3, 2007 Report Posted October 3, 2007 I'm sorry, but i'm not following exactly what you want from this stay as there seems to be some contradicting goals...Are you looking for the least expensive 2* or better hotel in the Costa Mesa zone or are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mchia02 Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Posted October 3, 2007 Sorry for not making myself clear. This is line of priorities1. Hotel should be 2* or more2. Bid for priceline for hotel if less than $803. If no hotel less $80, then I will go to hotwire.I hope this is clear. I apologise for my contradicting goals.Thank you again.
thereuare Posted October 3, 2007 Report Posted October 3, 2007 1. Hotel should be 2* or more2. Bid for priceline for hotel if less than $80Are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel or is the least expensive 2* or better hotel your objective? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mchia02 Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Posted October 3, 2007 Are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel or is the least expensive 2* or better hotel your objective?Least expensive 2* or better hotel is my objective.
thereuare Posted October 4, 2007 Report Posted October 4, 2007 You don't have any re-bid zones available at the 2* level, but with a few days to go before your check-in date i'd start with a $35 bid at the 2 star level.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
mchia02 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Posted October 4, 2007 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUGGESTION. :) Can you tell me how much to bid for 2 1/2* and 3* at priceline?
thereuare Posted October 4, 2007 Report Posted October 4, 2007 Least expensive 2* or better hotel is my objective.Can you tell me how much to bid for 2 1/2* and 3* at priceline?I made the bidding suggestion above based upon your stated goal/objective... has this changed?What do you want to try bidding for first? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mchia02 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Posted October 4, 2007 I made the bidding suggestion above based upon your stated goal/objective... has this changed?What do you want to try bidding for first?My objective is still the same. This is line of priorities (which I posted yesterday) 1. Hotel should be 2* or more2. Bid for priceline for hotel if less than $803. If no hotel less $80, then I will go to hotwire.You suggest that I bid $35 for 2* hotel. If the opening bid for 2 1/2* and 3* is $80 or less, I will first try to bid for that before bidding for 2* hotel.Thank you again.
thereuare Posted October 5, 2007 Report Posted October 5, 2007 Then this post above is not correct?Least expensive 2* or better hotel is my objective.You would rather bid up to your limit at each star level before trying for a lower rated hotel? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mchia02 Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Posted October 5, 2007 Yes I would rather bid up to my limit at each star level before trying for a lower rated hotel.
thereuare Posted October 5, 2007 Report Posted October 5, 2007 At the 3* level you have four re-bid zones. 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* Costa Mesa...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Costa Mesa and re-bid zone4...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $80If the above is rejedted we'll then move on to a 2.5* strategy.Any questions feel free to ask. 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
mchia02 Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Posted October 8, 2007 Thank you for the above strategy.I started the bid of $50 until I reached $65 and were rejected.I then using your HOTWIRE link, went to hotwire and book Ayres Hotel for $76. ($88 plus tax and fee)For a few dollars more I can know where I will be staying.Thank you again.
thereuare Posted October 8, 2007 Report Posted October 8, 2007 Thank you for sharing your results with the board and for using our HOTWIRE link to begin your purchase.Glad you found something you are happy with and works well with your plans.Can you please add the amenities shown before your purchase and confirm that this is still rated 3.5* by hotwire. You can still view these by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY STUFF link near the top of their home page.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mchia02 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Posted October 10, 2007 Yes it is still rated 3.5* and the same amenities you listed on your message board.3.5* Hilton Irvine-Orange CountyAmenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, TennisI checked before I bid throught HOTWIRE.
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