detroit Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 Hello All, I don't have much experience in this process, but I am planning a trip to chicago for the first weekend in October, and would like to stay at the Hyatt Regency downtown. I have stayed here previously, but never anywhere near the rates that I have seen many on here bid and win.Could anyone walk me through how one would go about an attempt at this hotel? Unfortunately, with these type of things I learn through practice - which could be pretty costly in this case!Any help would be greatly appreciated - thank you.
thereuare Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!To begin... you can't bid for a specific hotel. The deep discounts that you see reported to the board is in exchange for being flexible in which you hotel you will receive. Here is a good thread to get started: I've Never Used Priceline or Hotwire.If you'd like to move forward let us know the actual dates of your stay and we'll take it from there.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
AaronJB Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 As thereuare noted, you cannot bid for a specific hotel. Additionally, those who have won the Hyatt have won it for various dates in the near-term; you are trying for a bid several months in advance, and rates/traffic may be different. While the Fall is generally a popular time to visit Chicago (a fair amount of convention traffic is included in that) and my favorite time-weather-wise, traffic may be down if things continue as they are.What is your budget per night for hotel?
detroit Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks for the response guys - I wasn't quite clear in my initial post. I am aware that you cannot bid on individual hotels, but from what I have been reading here, it seems that a bit of a system has been set up where lots of people have had success securing that hotel (a number at $59)My trip is October 2-4. As far as price, I'd just like the cheapest 3* or better that I can find, understanding fall as a pretty busy season for Chicago. Hopefully, this clears it up a bit. Thanks again
thereuare Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 My trip is October 2-4. As far as price, I'd just like the cheapest 3* or better that I can find...You need to do a little research first to find the least expensive acceptable hotel for your dates so that you can set an upper bidding limit and make sure you don't overbid.Then, need to decide if i you want to try for a higher rated hotel first or if your goal is really the least expensive 3* or better... if you bid for a 3* first you may not have the opportunity for the 4* Hyatt that you originally inquired about.Let us know how you'd like to proceed, your maximum bid, and which zone(s) you're willing to accept... we'll then be able to suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
detroit Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Posted February 25, 2009 I've looked around a few sites with varying results for 3+ stars, ranging from low 100's to the 300's.I would like to stay under 100 if possible - and have noticed a number of people having success at that hotel from $55-85. As for location, anywhere "downtown" is fine - the loop, mag mile, water tower, grant park - all ok. The Hyatt is in the BEST location for me though, which is why I inquired about it. Thanks again
thereuare Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 Can you confirm if you wanted to try for a 4* first up to your limit, then if rejected try for a 3.5* up to your limit, then if rejected try for a 3*.... or are you seeking the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?Please confirm and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
detroit Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Posted February 25, 2009 Sorry for not being clear - I guess there are two ways I could go. Least expensive 3 star or better is fine. However - if you could offer suggestions for both scenarios, I would appreciate it. I do appreciate your assistance, and once I get the hang of it, I will certainly book through you from here on out.Thanks again
thereuare Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 However - if you could offer suggestions for both scenariosPlease decide which route you'd like to go and we'll suggest that approach first... saves my fingers from typing needlessly :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
detroit Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Posted February 26, 2009 Let's go with 4 star search first
thereuare Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 At the 4* level you have FOUR 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)Select 4* Loop...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* NMA...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* NMA and Loop...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 $100Any questions freel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
detroit Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Posted March 23, 2009 Thought I'd throw in an update....changed my plans to 9/4-9/7 and won on a $77 bid for the Renaissance Chicago Hotel 4*. Their website showed a best discounted rate of $179 a nighttotal for 3 nights comes to $275 after all fees and taxereviews for the hotel seem to be pretty good, so I am pleased.thanks for all of your help and advice, and of course, I used your PRICELINE link to do my bidding.
thereuare Posted March 24, 2009 Report Posted March 24, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!Congratulations on your success! Looks like a very nice deal... hope you're happy with the results and this will work 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
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