jdmss Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I can get as low as $134 a night at the Bellevue Hyatt which is where we want to stay and I have been bidding up to $97 for several days but no luck... I am getting the feeling its harder to get and win on Priceline ... I have been doing better going straight to HOTWIRE... is it just me or is the new trend ?I find it harder and harder to get a really great rate on priceline the last year or so......P.S. I dont want to really pay more than $110 on a 4* for that shopping weekend... Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Is that $110 'all-in' or a maximum bid of $110?Is the $134/nite rate cancellable?Are you using your re-bid zones? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
jdmss Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 $110 maximum bid and yes I am using all the rebid zones. The $134 rate is non-cancellable. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 You have eight 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.On your next round of bidding i'd try:Select 4* Bellevue...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $102, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $104, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $106, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $108, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110.Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and let us konw how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
jdmss Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Ok, I have gone as high as $120 and still get rejected, but I could go on Hotwire and get the same property for $135, should I keep trying or increase , I really didnt want to go any higher than $110 - $115.... Link to comment
Colfax Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Personally I'd reserve the cancellable rate ($159 is the best cancellable rate I see now) and keep bidding in the $80-100 range on Priceline for another couple weeks. I think you're bidding a little early for the best deals. That $159 rate doesn't suggest strong occupancy.Once you add fees to a $120 Priceline bid or $135 Hotwire purchase your savings would be minimal compared to the $149 prepaid noncancellable rate you can book with Hyatt directly. And booking through Hyatt you can reserve 1 bed or 2; smoking or nonsmoking. Link to comment
jdmss Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Thanks Colfax, I will do that, I am really frustrated, its the first time, that I cant understand why I cant successfully bid for a property that I can get for $15 more on hotwire. Link to comment
tilepusher Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Thanks Colfax, I will do that, I am really frustrated, its the first time, that I cant understand why I cant successfully bid for a property that I can get for $15 more on hotwire.Why should the Hyatt allow you to do so? The Hyatt appears to be the only 4* hotel in Bellevue that offers discounted rooms through Priceline (judging from your previous posts, you know this already); if they offered huge discounts on Priceline all the time compared to Hotwire or their own website, there would be little incentive for anyone to book though those other channels. One advantage that the Hyatt gets by selling through Priceline is that if they're projecting low occupancy for a particular night, they can drop the rate they're willing to accept without having to disclose the rate the way they would have to on Hotwire or their website. Since December weekends are not a busy time for hotels in Belleuve, I agree with Colfax: be patient, keep your bidding fairly low, and wait for the Hyatt to make its move. I see no reason to be tempted by Hotwire's rate: after you factor in Hotwire's booking fee, the savings aren't good enough in my opinion to forego the option of cancelling or selecting the room type you want. Link to comment
WillTravel Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 I got a Starwood offer the other day to book the downtown Sheraton for $179 per night which by itself does not sound great, but you also get a $100 Macy's gift card in the deal. So far as I could see, this deal worked for a one-night stay too. I'm not sure if it's available for your dates.As I posted on another thread, there are also some good Starwood cash + points deals for downtown Seattle. For example - 4000 points + $60 to get the W (and I think the Sheraton also). If you sign up for the Canadian version of the Starwood MasterCard, you get 5000 points to start, with no card fees attached. (Again, I didn't check your dates for this.) Link to comment
tilepusher Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 The Hyatt Regency Bellevue has a similar offer: for $169/night, you get a $50 gift certificate for the Bellevue Collection for each night, plus free parking and late check-out. You may want to book this as your back-up.The Westin Bellevue also offers the Holiday Shopping Package: $229/night, which includes a $100 Bellevue Collection gift card for each night. If you're willing to wait an extra week, the price goes down to $199/night. They don't throw in the parking, though. Link to comment
jdmss Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 I booked with Hyatt the $169 with $50 gift certificate as a back up and I will still continue to try Priceline and let you know if I succeed, thanks! Link to comment
jdmss Posted December 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Just to let you know I kept trying and never succeeded so it was great with the Hyatt at $169 - $50 gift certificate = $119, thanks everyone. Just got back and Bellevue Square is great with the the Snowflake Lane.... Merry Christmas!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Glad you enjoyed 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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