cuteybabee Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Have some time until I go so I decided to try and low ball the bidBid $45 4* French Quarter - no winAdded 3.5*, also at $45 - no winAdded 3*, changed to $50 - no winWill try again in a few days. Used PRICELINE link. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 If you intend to follow the same strategy but with higher prices for each bid, I wouldn't recommend raising your bid when you lower from 3.5* to 3* as it can lead to an overbid. See this thread for an explanation: If You Lower Your Star Rating Then Lower Your PriceAlso not sure if you need to be directly in the Quarter or not, but HOTWIRE has a 4* hotel for $69/nite, for which our best guess is the Inter-Continental... it's not in the French Quarter, but a short walk to it, and generally gets favorable reviews, if you're looking for something close to the current prices you're bidding. If you're interested in this we'll take further steps to identify it on your own HOTWIRE search.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
cuteybabee Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Bid a couple more times since first post.Generally increased $5/day (French Quarter only)Tried $55 for 4*, 3.5*, 3* $60 for 4*, 3.5*, 3* $65 for 4*, 3.5*, 3* Finally just put in $73 for 4*, 3.5*, 3*Won 3* The Chateau Bourbon - A Wyndham Historic Hotel Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $73.00Subtotal: $73.00Taxes & Service Fees: $19.29Total Charges*: $92.29This is fine. Hotel website shows $125+tax Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Congratulations on your win... an extra $50 for food, drinks, and beignets :)Hope you're happy with the results and this works well for your plans.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICLINE link to begin your bidding.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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