Priceline Hotel: 3 or 4* In Quebec City

[Maegus]

Hello everyone, been lurking for a few weeks.....and learning, but to summarize, I'm trying to finish a planned vacation in May to Canada from the Hudson Valley, NY. I'm already staying for 2 night at the Bar Harbor Inn, Maine- I stayed here 2 years ago at this time and they have fantastic 2 day packages in early May that include absolutely wonderful Breakfasts(2) and a dinner (lobster newburgh to filet mignons) for $250-300. From there I'm taking the high speed ferry to Halifax, Nova Scotia to stay at the Westin- a 4* hotel that I won on my first Priceline attempt at $90...guess I might have saved some $ here by starting lower, but cannot complain. Lastly, I need 2 days in Quebec city for May 11-13, I started out at $85 and all week I've been trying and now I'm at $100 for 3* and $110 at 4* with no luck yet, I'm envying those who stayed at the Hilton(4*) last summer for $75!! I'd like stay within the walled city, so I can just park and not have to load the kids up, but I beginning to consider Sainte Foy or Beauport??

Thanks for any help!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

...stay at the Westin- a 4* hotel that I won on my first Priceline attempt at $90...

Please post your winning bid to the board as a NEW TOPIC so that this information will help others, just has you have been helped by the information others have posted before you. Then bump this thread and we'll have a look at and try to help with your stay above.

[Maegus]

...bump.

[thereuare]

Do you know of some event taking place in the city at this time? Rates are much higher than usual for these dates.. how high are you willing to go for a hotel within the 'Downtown' area?

Also, i apoligize asking for another follow-up but we'd like to make sure the hotel lists are kept accurate: can you confirm the star rating of the Westin in your Priceline Halifax thread... if this is indeed 4* by Priceline now that would be a new star rating for this property. Thanks.

[Maegus]

U-mm? I went back to check, you are correct, seems the Westin is a 3*....very sorry, I cannot seem to edit......

[Maegus]

Another failure at $110 for 3* and $120 at 4*. I decided to also include Beauport and Sainte Foy, but my bid at $70 for either 3 or 4* failed...perhaps something big is going on that weekend or maybe it's a bit early to start bidding into that town, maybe trying again next month??

[urso_polar]

thereuare asked if something special is going on Quebec City during your dates.

Well Quebec City celebrates the 400 year anniversary (1608-2008) of its founding by Samuel de Champlain.

You may want to check a Quebec city tourism site to see what celebratory events are taking place to schedule your dates.

Bon voyage

[Stockholmaren]

One thing that's going on May 5-18 is the World Championship in hockey, so this is probably why. I'm hoping to find a place to stay during this time as well.

[Cochise]

Hello, long time lurker, first time poster!

I just recently stayed in the old part of Quebec City for business. I stayed at Hotel Bellvue, rooms were small (very small), but clean, and you couldn't beat the location.

http://www.hotelstravel.com/North_America/...auBellevue.html

when I stayed, I got the room for $99 by directly calling. But as others have mentioned, perhaps something is going on during the time you are trying to book?