Priceline Hotel: 3* South Beach Miami 1/3-1/6/08

[gratianus]

I've checked rates at three hotels listed as 3* on South Beach (Miami) for 1/3 arrival and 1/6 departure, and gotten the following:

Doubletree Surfcomber: $269

Four Points By Sheraton: $295

Miami Beach Marriot: $429

I've placed bids as high as $110 with no luck so far. There is plenty of time before this becomes urgent, but I also don't want to waste time with a non-starter. Any suggestions as to where the sweet spot might be?

Thanks

[thereuare]

What is your maximum bid for this stay? (i'm guessing you're not very close at the moment based upon current prices)

As a back-up, would the South Beach Hotel for $161/nite meet your needs? I don't know much about it, but the reviews overall seem pretty good. There's no booking fee, so equivalent to about a $155/nite bid on priceline and it's cancellable up until the a couple of days before your stay.

[gratianus]

I'll take a few more passes at rates closer to what the South Beach wants. It's too early not be try to play the game a bit longer. We already hold a $150 night rez at a Best Western at SB, but I suspect for that amount I can do better.

We'll see.

Thanks for the advice.