Priceline Hotel: Help Needed San Diego 4* 11/8/08-11/9/09

[doclove]

I need some help getting my bid accepted with PRICELINE. I have been successful for the past few years following the tips given here, but I'm having trouble with this one.

I'm looking for a 4* hotel in Downtown San Diego. The average rate for a room this date is $300-$400. I don't like to bid more than 50% of the normal room rate so I am trying to stay under $170. Here is the strategy I have been using.

Bid 4* downtown at $150. Add free rebid of Point Loma at $160. Add free rebid of Mission Valley for $170.

I have been trying this for the past month and have had no luck. Am I too early to be bidding for a November date, or am I just going to have to give up on getting the rate I want? Any other suggestions on how I can maybe get a better deal? I have seen people get $110 for downtown so I know that it is commonly done.

I have also tried to get a 3* for the same dates in Mission Valley for $80 which is 50% of the normal rate with no luck also.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

I have been successful for the past few years following the tips given here

Glad to hear the board has been helpful to you, but sad to see that this is your first post :)

I have seen people get $110 for downtown so I know that it is commonly done.

$110 may be common... but probably not when hotel direct rates are $350-$400.

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

[swa]

It appears that there is a special event happening that weekend. All rooms are already sold out for November 8, 2008 at the La Pensione in Little Italy and the St. James in Gaslamp.