tenngirl Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hi,I neeed to stay in LA, preferably 4* in Beverly Hills on 3/28 and 3/29, but have been rejected at $125 (started at $100 and used all my rebids).Any advice other than wait 24 hrs and try again? Is there a chance I could get a 4* in a few days (i.e. closer to the date) for less than $120?Thanks! Link to comment
tenngirl Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Boutique, golf nearby, Tennis nearby, high-speed internet3.5*, $156 per night, 25% off retail.Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Is there a chance I could get a 4* in a few days (i.e. closer to the date) for less than $120?See the related "bid early or close to check-in" link in our PRICELINE FAQ.Is $125 your maximum bid? Did you only include the Beverly Hills zone in your bidding?Do you have a back-up reservation (if so, where and how much)Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Is this for the same 3/28-3/30 stay as this Beverly Hills Priceline thread? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
tenngirl Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Yes, I thought I'd try hotwire if my priceline bid failed again tomorrow. Link to comment
tenngirl Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Unfortunately I can't split my bid, and I am trying to stay below $125 if possible. I posted this before I read the FAQ about when to bid, so it looks like I am stuck. Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.Since you intend to bid on PRICELINE again before doing anything on HOTWIRE, let's wait to see if you're bidding fails, and if so, if the above hotel is still the one offered on HOTWIRE... however, isn't this more than you're currently willing to pay? If you're willing to pay $156 for a 3.5* HOTWIRE property, why wouldn't you increase your PRICELINE bid amount for a 4 star?Do you have a back-up reservation?Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
tenngirl Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 3* Beverly Hills--West Hollywood, Hyatt on Sunset, $130 3/28 - 3/30I decided to add Santa Monica as an area I'd stay in and was willing to drop my star level because I couldn't really go over $155. My new bidding strategy was:4* Beverly Hills--$145add Lawndale--$150add Santa Monica--$155Add 3* level--$130 accepted.By adding the 3* level I knew I could try for a 4* up to my limit but then drop my price back down after I added the 3*. I only used free rebid zones that didn't have 3* in my initial bid (only Lawndale), knowing that I would drop my star level if my first three bids failed.Thanks for the help! Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Congratulations on your win!Glad to see you formulated a plan and followed it... leading to your success.Thank you for sharing your results with the board.Enjoy yoru 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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