Priceline Hotel: Resort Hawaii (Waikoloa-Kohala Coast) Hilton Waikoloa Village

[Crissy]

This is my first post, I hope I am able to give all the information you need! I am new to this Board, but not to Priceline...I've used priceline for years and have had some good luck. On this one, I'd like some advice:

We will be traveling to the Big Island January 30, 2008 through February 8, 2008.

Ideally we would like the Hilton Waikoloa - the cheapest rate on the hotel's site is $259. I started bidding at $150 and then $153 using Hilo as a free re-bid. My latest was up to $177. My question is should I hold off on bidding for a while, is it possible I am going to get this hotel under $200?

Our other option is the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort. Their website rates are $199 and I have bid up to $145 on this one.

Any advise, suggestion you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you need more information. Thanks!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

First i'l throw out the disclaimer that it's riskly to be "counting on" specific hotels when using the opaque providers... you're not bidding on a specific hotel (but as you've used the opaques before i'm sure you know this).

Our other option is the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort. Their website rates are $199 and I have bid up to $145 on this one

HOTWIRE is showing what has previously been reported to be the Sheraton for $159/nite, so i would think you're very close to a successful bid if you're willing to go up a few more dollars (or could just take the HOTWIRE offer).

Also note that at the Hilton Waikoloa there is a rate change during your stay, so if this zone is your first priority, you may want to consider SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID. (although rates are still a little higher than when we usually see accepted bids)

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[Crissy]

Thanks for the advice. I think I'll keep trying a few more times and if nothing, hold off for a couple weeks and start over. I still have some time. I will be sure to post here when I get a win!

[Crissy]

Hello again! I wasn't sure if I should edit my original post or not, so let me know if I need to change this!

I finally got a win!

Hilton Waikoloa Village - Resort

1/30/08 - 2/8/08 (9 nights)

$130 per night

I was so suprised to get this! I had kind of decided I would wait until after the first of the year to really concentrate on bidding, so I was lowballing this are and Kona, every couple of days. I would start with Waikoloa, Resort and bid $125 then add Hilo for $130. The next day I would bid Kona, Resort $100 and add Hilo for $105. I kept doing this for a couple weeks (on and off) and a couple days ago it actually worked! The lowest rate on Hilton's website is currently $279. We are very pleased with this!

Thanks for your help! Let me know if you would like any more info from my bidding!

Crissy

[thereuare]

Gald to hear of your success and that the board was able to help.

Enjoy your stay.