Priceline Hotel: 4* Minneapolis St Paul (Downtown Minneapolis)

[littlecub]

First time user and been reading the posts here to figure out how to get a hotel room in downtown MPLS for 5 days. Tried the following bids:

$50

$59

$65

$67

and no deal. :)

Gettting a little frustrated. I did change from 4* to 3.5* between 65 and 67 and still no deal. Any advice for a newbie? I am waiting 24 hrs between bids, is that correct? Thanks for you help.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

What are the date(s) of your stay?

I did change from 4* to 3.5*

I assume you changed to 3 stars... as PRICELINE doesn't offer a 3.5* rank in their star rating system.

What is your maximum bid for a 4* hotel for this stay? For a 3*?

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

[littlecub]

Sorry I forgot to post the dates:

June 25th - June 30th, 2008

Yes, it was 4* and 3*. Doh!

Maximum bid I'm willing to go up 80 dollars a night. Is that reasonable?

Thanks for your reply.

[powerplantop]

Will you have a car? Most St Paul hotels charge to park (around $15 per day). You should be able to get lower prices and free parking by the airport or Eagan zones.

[thereuare]

Did you want to try for a 4* first up to $80 and then star over again, lowering your star rating and bid amounts... or are you seeking the least expensive 3* or better hotel for your dates?

Let us know the above and we'll advise accordingly.

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

[Colfax]

Also Downtown rates, and PRICELINE rates, are sometimes lower on Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights than on the weekdays. You might get your weekend nights accepted for less than you've already bid. That might mean switching hotels on Friday though, if you win a different hotel for Weds and Thurs nights.