Priceline Hotel: Priceline - Vancouver Airport 4*

[SuziScrapper]

I'm looking at Vancouver (Canada) Airport location. In the Priceline identified listings, there is only one 4 star in the airport area, the Fairmont. Just wondering if I do the "blind" bid, how likely is it going to be that hotel? Do they have other "hidden" hotels in the blind bidding that aren't listed in the identified section?

August 16, '08...one night

What is a reasonable starting bid? I will go as high as $200 if chances are high this is the Fairmont.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

See the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ regarding using the 'retail' version of priceline to determine availalbility thru the "name your own price" section of their site.

If you would still like to bid let us know your maximum bid and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

[misconduct]

If you haven't done so already, sign up for the Fairmont President's Club. Once a month, they release Great Rates, Great Dates. I've seen the Hotel Vancouver for as low as $109/night. The unfortunate thing is that you can't subscribe to an email notification and you have to keep logging into the site. However, if you're willing to wait, you might get the hotel.

[thereuare]

I've seen the Hotel Vancouver for as low as $109/night

During the peak summer months of cruise season? :)

[misconduct]

During the peak summer months of cruise season? :)

I don't remember what the summer rates are but Hotel Vancouver appears quite consistently on their Great Rates, Great Dates deals. Naturally, it's only for certain dates. As a generalization, the rates will still be higher than PL offerings at different hotels but lower than Fairmont regular rack rates. I've gotten $109 or $129 rates at their Alberta properties when rack rate listing has been $189 or higher.

[jwetherow]

I got the Vancouver Airport Fairmont for $169/ night in November (through BCAA). My colleague got the same rate through a different program. I think this might be a reasonable starting price.