Priceline Hotel: Need Help Bidding-USE San Francisco

[ZenGarden]

I have been trying to bid on Priceline for a 4 STAR hotel in the USE area for the past week, but have not had any success.

Here are the details:

May 4 to May 9/08

Bid #1 $70 rejected (USE)

Bid #2-$75 rejected (USE +CH)

Bid #3 $80 rejected (USE + L)

Bid # 4 $ 85 rejected (USE +CC)

I really want a hotel in the USE area as we have friends who will be staying at the Westin at Market St. for a Java convention.

I've also tried going up as high as $95 but without any success. My limit would be $100

Is it harder to secure a bid because I'm trying to find a hotel for 6 nights?

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

At the 4* level in San Francisco you have four re-bid zones, but you are only using three above, are you familair with your four re-bid zones? (see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions if you're confused or not sure)

Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

In regards to your six nite stay, see SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID. If not successful with PRICELINE, do you have a cancellable back-up? (if so, where and how much)

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[ZenGarden]

Thank a lot for pointing out the 4rth zone that I overlooked (SSF). :) I've also added USW too as another zone but no luck.

I've tried splitting up my 6 nights (5 nights; 3 nights) but did not have any success either (although I went up to $85 only). I'll try tomorrow again and go up to $100.

I have not made any cancelable hotel reservations but I should probably consider.

[thereuare]

I have not made any cancelable hotel reservations but I should probably consider.

I would start there, as it will give a clearer picture of what it is that you're trying to beat and a better sense if your bids are sensible and you're just bidding early or if you're bids are out of line with high demand for these nites... use our BetterChecker.com to assist in your rate search.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.