tbder Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 If you would be so kind as to suggest any strategy, I'd be greatly appreciative.Dates: Check In: 6/20/08 Check Out: 6/22/08 2 nightsLocation: Downtown Norfolk ONLYPriceline shows 1, 2, 2.5 & 3 stars on initial bid screen.Price Comparison: HOTWIRE: 2.5 STAR Rate per night: :$72.00 base X2= $144.00 + $26.30 Taxes And Fees: Total: $170.30Amenities: Fitness Center, Pool, Business Center, Restaurant(s) (guessing that is the Radisson)3.0 STAR Rate per night: :$122.00 base X2= $244.00 + $46.01 Taxes And Fees: Total: $290.01Amenities: Fitness Center, Pool, Business Center, Restaurant(s), High Speed Internet (guessing Sheraton)Travelocity: (stars based on Travelocity ratings)Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown (3***) $139Sheraton Norfolk Waterside (3***) $161Radisson Hotel Norfolk (3**) $145Marriott Norfolk Waterside (3***) $199Tazewell Hotel And Suites (3***) $109VIA PROPERTIES WEBSITES:Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown $139Sheraton Norfolk Waterside $161Radisson Hotel Norfolk $118.15Marriott Norfolk Waterside $199Tazewell Hotel And Suites $115Thanks for all of your insight and of course, I will use the PRICELINE link at the home page for my bidding. :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Thanks for all the info and research above.We woudln't want to suggest a strategy that went higher than you were willing to bid... let us know your maximum bid and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Thanks in advance for using our PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
tbder Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks for your help!Ideally would be in the neighborhood of $65 inclusive of taxes per night. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 What is your maximum BID amount... before taxes and fees? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
tbder Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Guestimating a 10% occupancy tax & a 10% Priceline fee, before taxes & fees bid of $54.00.Thank you for your time and consideration. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Sorry, one more question as i am looking at this and re-reading the thread...I don't think you'll be able to get a 3* for your $54 bid, but did you want to try for that first and then try for a 2.5*? Or is your minimum star quality less than that and you're looking for the least expensive property higher than (2 stars?) for this stay.Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
tbder Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I have no preference for properties or stars. I am just looking for the best possible deal with a roof over my head in Downtown Norfolk. I appreciate all of your time and assistance you have invested on my behalf.I will use your link and report back with my step by step bidding report.Thank you. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 At the 3* level you have four re-bid zones; there are two re-bid zones at the 2.5* level. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 3* Norfolk...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $46, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $49, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $52, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $54, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* Norfolk...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $45, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 2.5* Norfolk and re-bid zone2...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $54Any quesitons feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
tbder Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Radisson Hotel Norfolk 2 Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Congratulations on your win!Glad to hear it went well and you were successful within your limit. We're happy to have helped and pleased that you're so happy with the results... less than half price of a conventionally booked room at this property for these dates! :)Thank you for sharing your win with the board and for using our PRICELINE links to begin your bidding.Have a great 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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