Priceline Hotel: 3* Seattle (Downtown) Holiday Inn

[tarina]

My first time using PRICELINE. Started bid at $70 and went up to $85 adding rebid zones 1, 2 and 3 for a 3* but all were rejected. I'm worried that if I keep bidding I'll overpay for a 3*. Any suggestions or strategies?

[under-h2o-nerd]

I've been bidding similar dates (8/14-8/17) for the past few days, and have yet to get an offer for bids up to $110 (including 2.5*). I think it's just an expensive (and relatively full) time of year for DT Seattle...

[thereuare]

tarina,

Welcome to BetterBidding!

What is your back-up plan should you continue to be rejected? What is the best price you're able to find for a 3* hotel (or a lower star rated acceptable hotel) for this stay?

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

[tarina]

Well, I did a little more research and found the cheapest rate to be $153/night for a 3* and so I started bidding at $120. Lo and behold I was successful on the first try. Makes me think maybe I overpaid? :) What I got was the Holiday Inn Seattle, 8/13 - 8/15, $120/night, $284.28 after taxes and service fees.

[thereuare]

Thank you for sharing your winning bid with the board.

You did save $30/nite so at least you experienced some savings, but you probably could have done a bit better. Next time take it one step at a time and ask for help before bidding.

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

Enjoy your stay.