Hotwire Hotel: 3* Miami (Beach) Circa 39

[littlemonkey]

I am going to take a stab at bidding for a Miami 4* 3 1/2* or resort hotel for 12/28 to 12/29. I only want to stay in South Beach, North Miami Beach or Miami Beach.

So far I think I am going to follow this route:

Bid South Beach 4 star

Rebid South Beach 4 star with Aventura

Rebid South Beach 4 star with Dadeland

Rebid South Beach 4 star with Miami Lakes

Rebid South Beach 4 star with North Miami

Rebid South Beach 4 star with South West Miami

then if I still don't get a hit I will add

South Beach and Miami Beach 4 star

South Beach and North Miami Beach 4 star

I am just not sure how I can change to 3.5* or resorts and be able to get a free bid. Can anyone help?

Also what is a good starting bid for a 4star in South Beach/Miami Beach/North Miami Beach?

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

To begin...

Are you willing to pay more to stay in South Beach vs. the other two zones OR is your goal the least expensive (it appears) 4* or better in any of the three zones? Would you be willing to pay more for a Resort vs. a 4* or are you looking for the least expensive 4* or better hotel? What about a 4* vs. a 3.5* (or are you looking for the least expensive 3.5* or better hotel)

Once we know the above i'll probably have an additional question since we'll know which direction you want to go, but after that we'll be able to suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

[littlemonkey]

Okay so hopefully I can answer these questions....I want the least expensive in any of the 3 zones (I am only flying in on the 28th and leaving 29th). I am looking for the least expensive 4* or better hotel. I would definitely consider the least expensive 3.5* or better hotel. Thank you again for your help!

[thereuare]

I am looking for the least expensive 4* or better hotel. I would definitely consider the least expensive 3.5* or better hotel

Do you want to start trying for a 4* and then if rejected, up to a certain limit, try for a 3.5*... or start with a '3.5* or better'? It's not really clear if you want to set your minimum star rating at the 3.5* or 4* level?

We wouldn't want to suugest a strategy that is more than you were willing to pay, what is your maximum bid for this stay?

Let us know the above and we should be able to suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

[littlemonkey]

I am not sure if this is even possible but $80 to $100 maximum is what I want to pay for 1 night, can I get a 4* win, if not I am fine with 3.5*

[thereuare]

At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones. 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.

(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)

Start with our link to PRICELINE...

Select 4* Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, and South Beach...

Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone4...

Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, and South Beach and re-bid zone5...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone4...

Bid $100

Any questions 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.

[littlemonkey]

Followed the link above

Select 4* Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, and South Beach...

Bid $55, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $60, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $65, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $70, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $75, rejected

Closed browere and used link above to re-acess added re-bid zone5...Bid $80 and after submitting the website says: We're sorry you're experiencing problems with our Web site. Please try these quick tips. If you received this page after hitting the "Submit" button, we most likely have received your request and will send you a confirmation e-mail shortly. If you do not receive an e-mail within 20 minutes, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-657-9168. A priceline agent can look up your hotel request number for you.

So now I am just waiting to see if I get an email in the next 15 minutes or so.

Thank you again for the strategy, I hope the next batch of bids will win something for me. Keep you posted.

[littlemonkey]

Clicked on the link above again

Select 4* Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, and South Beach and re-bid zone5...Bid $80, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $85, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $90, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $95, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $100rejected

Going to try the strategy again by starting at 3.5 star and re-bid in zones that are lower than 3.5 star

[littlemonkey]

Followed the link above

Select 3.5* Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, and South Beach...Bid $60,

if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $65 rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $70, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $75, rejected

if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access link from above

Select 3.5* Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, and South Beach and re-bid zone4...Bid $80, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $85, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $90, rejected

if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $95 rejected

Any thoughts of what to try after 24 hours. Am I realistic in a price for a 4 star or 3.5 star in Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, or South Beach?

[AaronJB]

Given the rates I'm seeing (and the fact that the frigid weather in the North half of the US has likely sent a lot of people Southbound), I think you're coming in a little low for a 3.5/4*.

Given the fact that you're going to be there for 1 night, would a 3* be acceptable?

[littlemonkey]

$55 for one night 3-star hotel in Miami Beach

Amenities are:

Boutique Hotel

Near Beach

Pool(s)

High-speed Internet Access

3.5 out of 5 stars on Trip advisor based on 240+ customer reviews

[AaronJB]

Please keep all posts regarding one trip in the same thread.

This looks like a possible match for Circa 39.

Site link to HOTWIRE: HOTWIRE.com

[littlemonkey]

oops sorry, thanks for moving. Thanks...It does look like circa 39 hotel.

Thanks again

[Colfax]

Priceline rates the Circa 39 as 2.5*. Before you purchase a Priceline 2.5* on Hotwire do you want to try bidding for a Priceline 3*? It looks like you've only bid 4* and 3.5* on Priceline so far.

But if Circa 39 appeals to you then $55 is a pretty good price.

[littlemonkey]

I did bid $75 for a 3 star in North Miami Beach, South Beach and Miami Beach and it was rejected.

12/28/200812/29/2008North Miami Beach, North Miami, South Beach, Miami Beach$75 (rejected)

So I used your link for Hotwire last night but I kept getting an error. So now I was able to use your link and Circa 39 is available for $52 plus tax of $14.28 which is $66.28 total from 12/28 to 12/29.

So I booked it as it seems like a decent price for my one night stay.

Thanks to everyone on this board who helped with my purchase. Happy Holidays

[slick_gd]

Congratulations on your win! and thanks for using the HOTWIRE link.

Enjoy your stay.