txloopnlil Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 I needed a room close to the airport (3/28-3/29) for a morning flight out of SAT to Disneyworld. I'm traveling with two small children, so I wanted a suite if possible, but price was paramount. Saw the win /review for Cambria Suites here and hoped to get that or another suite if possible. I had a back up (prev. booked) at Pear Tree Inn at $89 before taxes.Bids through the PRICELINE links on this site.Identified a hotwire offer of $52 for 2.5* as Pear Tree based on amenities. On priceline, I identified 3 extra re-bid zones besides the Airport, plus two alternative acceptable zones, but ended up not needing them. On Priceline, I bid $38 for 3* in Zone 3 Airport - got the "little or no chance of acceptance" notice and bid anyway, just to make sure I couldn't get a 3 star at that price. Rejected.Rebid at $39 added 2.5* in Zone 3 - got the "little or no chance" notice again and the bid was accepted for Cambria Suites (rack rate $129/night).That was so easy, I regret not shooting lower the first time and using up some of my re-bids just to find out what the true bottom price was, but I still saved $50 over my back-up reservation and $90 over the rack rate at Cambria - that's a lot of Mickey mouse ears! Thanks!
thereuare Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!Congratulations on your success! Looks like a great deal and you got the suite property you were hoping for... glad to see it went so well.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICLINE link to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay... and have fun at Disney! :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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