scogirl Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Looking for March 21-23 for 2 nights.4* USE. Would love to stay under $100 a night if possible but I can go higher if necessary. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Is this the only Downtown zone you're willing to bid? Most usually add some of the other adjacent zones, trying to get the least expensive 4* hotel in the area... not sure if you want to go this route or if you need to be in this specific part of Downtown or if you're avoiding other zone in order to avoid a particular hotel.Let us know and we'll advise accordingly.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Colfax Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Twenty different 4* hotels have been reported won in downtown San Francisco, but only 2 of those 20 are in USE---the Westin St Francis and Grand Hyatt.As thereuare said, you're more likely to find the lowest available 4* price if you're willing to add a zone or two.But we do see 4* wins under $100 in USE. So if you only want USE, or if you strongly prefer it, it's worth trying to $100 in USE before bidding other zones. Link to comment
scogirl Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I was really hoping for the Grandy Hyatt or Westin St. Francis and that is why I want USE. I have not stayed in the Fisherman's Wharf area but heard it isn't that greatest area to stay. Not sure if that istrue. Has anyone on the board felt this way? I could add other areas if anyone has recommendationsof a good area. Link to comment
austin_res Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I stayed in the Fisherman's Wharf area last time I was in San Francisco. It's a great location if you like being close to the bay. Many ferries depart from Fisherman's Wharf and it is reasonably close to the Golden Gate bridge, Union Square, and Chinatown. It is served by buses, cable cars, and streetcars. It is crowded during the daytime, especially on weekends and holidays, but is quiet at night which may help you sleep better. I stayed at the Holiday Inn on Fisherman's Wharf which is a nice hotel. Link to comment
scogirl Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I tried to bid on a 4* (USE) in San Francisco on Priceline and got rejected at up to $105 a night. Now I am looking at a 4* USE on Hotwire for $109 a night. I am hoping/assuming it is the Westin St. Francis. Let me know your opinion.4* USE$109 a nightFitness CenterPoolRestaurantBusiness CenterHigh Speed InternetSPA Link to comment
Colfax Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 What dates are you looking at, scogirl? Link to comment
Colfax Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 There's nothing wrong with only wanting the USE zone. I just wanted you to be aware of the situation, that you're fishing in a pool with just two fish rather than a pool with eleven fish if you bid USE and USW together, for example. When bidding for a 4* in San Francisco you have four free rebid zones. Those are zones that only have hotels less than 4* rating. If you need help determining your free rebid zones please ask. You can list your rebids zones here if you want confirmation that you've got them right prior to bidding.I suggest you bid $70 for a 4* in USE. Add rebid zone #1 at $75.Add rebid zone #2 at $80.Close your browswer, reaccess Priceline, select USE plus rebid zone #3, and bid $85.Add rebid zone #4 at $90.Add rebid zone #1 at $95.Add rebid zone #2 at $100.Please start your bids with this PRICELINE link. When you close your browser and reaccess Priceline please start with that same link again.Good luck and please let us know how your bidding goes. Link to comment
scogirl Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry. March 21-23, 2009. Link to comment
scogirl Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 One last question. Since we are a little ways out from my date of March 21-23 would I be better off waitingawhile to try to get the 4* USE? If it doesn't matter, should I just take the $109 USE 4* on Hotwire right nowthat I would assume is the St. Francis because it has the spa? This is my first experience with Priceline so Iam not sure if they will accept lower bids as the date gets closer or if it doesn't matter much. Thanks for yourhelp and patience with this newbie. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 We've merged your threads into one... please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.The 4* USE HOTWIRE hotel above is a match for the Palace Hotel so that would be our best guess.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
scogirl Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 4* San Francisco (USE) Palace HotelMarch 21-23, 2009 at $109 a nightAmenities:GymPool RestaurantBusiness CenterInternetSPAUse your HOTWIRE link. Thanks for the great advice. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Glad we were able to help and you received the hotel you were hoping for.Thank you for using our HOTWIRE link to begin your purchase and for sharing your results with the board.Enjoy your 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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