like2cruise Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I have used Priceline a couple of time with some success with your help of course, but typically use Hotwire. I missed the Westin Horton Plaza on hotwire for $132.00 :) so now looking at booking either priceline or hotwire. Is it too early to be successful in San Diego for priceline? We are cruising on Sunday and arriving late on Friday so that we can enjoy all of Saturday in San Diego. We are 2 couples so we need 2 rooms. Would prefer to be in the downtown-gaslamp-harbor island area, but are open to suggestions. We would prefer 4 star, hotel but the 3 star hotel list here doesn't look too bad. Our budget would be anything less than $150.00 per night per room with tax. Closer to $100.00 would just be the cherry on top :) Any San Diego suggestions, bidding help or even hotwire hotels that you think would be in a good location much appreciated!Thanks!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 First thing i would do is look at the zones on both Priceline and HOTWIRE as each divides this area a little differently. Priceline's zone is larger while hotwire divides this larger area into smaller areas (for example, the Gaslamp Quarter is it's own zone). Is anywhere within priceline's shaded region acceptable to you?I'd then also look at HOTWIRE and see if the hotels are in/near your budget and if any of them can be identified... maybe something is just "perfect" and you would pay a little extra to have an educated guess as to the location and property beforehand.Hopefully somebody more local to the area will be able to advise which areas in particular might be best for a short stay. In the meantime, i'd start with the above two 'research tasks' and let us know your thoughts and/or how we can help further. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Colfax Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hotwire's only Downtown option under $150 now is a 2*. The Downtown 4* is $219 and Gaslamp 3* is $233. I think better prices are likely to return if you're patient. January is a long time away.You might be able to get a 4* on Priceline for under $150 now but Priceline's Downtown zone includes Harbor Island. You could win the 4* Sheraton or 3* Hilton on HI, which isn't really Downtown. If the possibility of winning something on Harbor Island is acceptable let us know and someone will suggest a strategy.What about a 4* on Coronado or in the Coastal zone? Those are good alternatives too. Link to comment
like2cruise Posted December 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I would really appreciate any help or suggestions regarding a hotel in San Diego for 2 rooms for 2 nights.Icons include Oceanfront, shuttle, fitness center, pool, restaurant, business center and internet. 3 star $109.00I was thinking it might be the Holiday Inn on the Bay and they maybe they have added the oceanfront icon back, but there is no laundry listed as in the past. I did a package and that hotel does show up from Hotwire.Any ideas??Thanks!!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Is this appearing in HOTWIRE's (Downtown-Harbor Island) zone? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
like2cruise Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Is this appearing in HOTWIRE's (Downtown-Harbor Island) zone?Oops...sorry! Yes in the downtown/harbor area.Thanks!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 While not an exact match, my best guess is that this is the Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island, as it has previously been seen with the amenities above, except for the Hi-Speed Internet icon, which i'm sure they do offer.Please use this HOTWIRE link to begin any purchases you make.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
like2cruise Posted January 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 You have helped me identify a 3* hotel through Hotwire, but now I am contemplating trying to bid and see if I can get a 4* through Priceline for similar money. All of the 4* hotels listed would work great, but I have read your FAQ area and know new hotels can be added at any time, but I am thinking it might be fun to roll the dice. It appears that there are really not any bad hotels through Priceline that have been won in the past unlike some other areas that we have traveled to. If I am off base or if anyone would like to give me some bidding strategies, that would be great. It appears that I have lots of rebids. My pricing is anywhere from $85.00-$125.00. We are arriving late on Friday, but plan to use the trolley and see the areas we can't walk to on the 12th and will be setting sail on the Dawn Princess on the 13th. THANKS! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.When bidding 4* in San Diego you have 11 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* Downtown-Harbor Island...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130 (if you make it this far and want to make this last bid)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 Link to comment
like2cruise Posted January 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Oops Sorry. Thanks for the information and your prompt help. Link to comment
like2cruise Posted January 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I started at $75.00 and bid by $5.00 increments and suceeded with my final bid at $125.00. Do I need to post this anywhere else? We are excited with our win...it is going for $285.00 a night so basically got one night free!W San Diego Downtown San Diego & Harbor Island421 West B Street San Diego, California 92101 619-231-8220Check-Out Date:Sun, Jan 13, 2008 / 12:00 PM Amenities: Reservation and Billing InformationYour Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $125.00 Subtotal: $500.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $74.54 Total Charges*: $574.54 Link to comment
Colfax Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Congratulations, like2cruise. You're the first to report winning the W here. It's been added to the Hotel List. When you get back from your cruise please let us know how you liked the W. Link to comment
like2cruise Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I sure will!!!! Thanks COlfax and Thereuare! Link to comment
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