Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Orlando (Airport MCO) Marriott

[daticket]

Hi,

I've been bidding on the Orlando MCO area for a few weeks now. Trying to get a 3* for $45-$50. I've won the Hyatt for $45 in the past, so it appears to be a reasonable bid. However, I just can't seem to win one for this trip (11/20/08 - 11/21/08). Is it too early? I've bid both for $45 and for $50 with no luck. I'm wondering if Thanksgiving has anything to do with it, but I can't imagine it b/c I'm a week early, mid-week, one night. Also, are there any free rebid tricks so I don't have to wait 2 days in between each try?

Tried to check out Hotwire's offers for this date to see if my bid was even close, but I didn't see any 4* listings (which is what they consider the Hyatt to be).

I'd be happy with any of the nearby hotels that offer free shuttle service to/from the MCO airport, but of course the Hyatt would be the most ideal. Budget wise, I'd like to stay under $60 pre-tax.

Would love to hear any advice you have!

Thanks so much.

[thereuare]

Please don't forget to follow-up your previous Orange County thread with whatever you have ended up doing for that stay.

I've won the Hyatt for $45 in the past...

How long ago did you win at that rate (tried searching YOUR THREADS but unfortunately you didn't post your MCO Hyatt win to the board :) ) Do you recall how much the hotel direct rate was for the nite(s) you stayed at the Hyatt MCO?

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

[daticket]

Sorry I didn't post the previous win...must have slipped my mind!

In any case, the win was for April 2007, and unfortunately, I don't remember what the direct rate was.

[daticket]

FINALLY got a winning bid through. Wasn't the Hyatt like I had hoped, but am still pleased with the Marriott.

Marriott MCO

11/20-11/21/08

$60 bid accepted, w/ taxes total = $75.44

Used the PRICELINE link.

(Tried bidding many, many, many separate times, starting from $45, $50, $55. Didn't know of any free rebids, so had to keep trying individual bids.)

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win!

Although not the hotel you were hoping for glad to see that you're happy with the results for the price you received.

We've added "3.5 stars" to your topic title, can you confirm that this is the correct star rating for this property (will appear on your priceline winning bid page)

Thank you for sharing your results with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.