Priceline Hotel: Need some help (resort) waikiki beach -want outrigger

[danchon]

Hey All,

Just recently found this forum, and trying to plan out a vacation with my girlfriend.

I did lots of research and found that I will probably be wanting to stay at the Outrigger located on waikiki beach. My max bid will probably be 160-165

dates of stay 12/7 through 12/13

Quick question. I havn't bidded on priceline yet, and I was wondering If i were to bid lets say 150, and got an offer from another hotel in the same class in the same region (ie sheraton), would I be forced to book that hotel? Is there any way to try to get a specific hotel? especially if there are multiple hotels in the same class and area?

Thanks in advance guys, sorry for newbie question

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

You can not bid on a specific hotel (if you could, why would anyone book direct at higher prices?) If you are trying to target a specific property HOTWIRE may be a better option, but still no guarantees.

Start here: I've Never Used Priceline or Hotwire.

If you'd like to proceed with an opauque purchase let us know your maximum budget and the minimum star rating you're willing to accept and we'll take it from there.

[danchon]

Im trying to arrange a trip for my girlfriend and I

dates of trip 12/7 through 12/13

my max bid would probably be 170?

I prefer waikiki beach area, minimum of 4 star or resort.

TIA

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

Are you willing to pay more for a Resort vs. a 4* or is the objective the least expensive 4* or better hotel for these dates?

Are you ready to bid now?

[danchon]

my max bid for resort would be 160 or so.

but if that doesnt work out within my max bid then i am open to 4* or better for these dates.

yes im ready to bid.

[thereuare]

When bidding Resort in Oahu you have 5 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 Resort Waikiki Beach...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone4...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select Resort Waikiki Beach and re-bid zone5...

Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $160.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.