Sfbay Posted August 31, 2004 Report Posted August 31, 2004 Hi, I want to get the WESTIN ST. FRANCIS in SAN FRANCISCO as a present for my parents visiting the USA for the first time. Could anyone kindly help in advising in a STRATEGY to ensure I get this hotel at a REASONABLE(ish) LOWEST possible priceThank you in advance for any help.
WillTravel Posted August 31, 2004 Report Posted August 31, 2004 Unfortunately that can't be done. The Westin St. Francis only comes up rarely on Priceline, and in any event you cannot bid for a specific hotel. Would they be happy with another 4* hotel in central San Francisco?
Sfbay Posted August 31, 2004 Author Report Posted August 31, 2004 It's me that really wants to get them in the Westin. However, any good 4* Hotel would be GREAT. So any ADVICE on HOW to BID and a STRATEGY would be most APPRECIATED. Thanks,
thereuare Posted August 31, 2004 Report Posted August 31, 2004 Welcome to BetterBidding!We'll need the date(s) of their stay in order to suggest a strategy. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Sfbay Posted September 1, 2004 Author Report Posted September 1, 2004 Oops. Sunday August 12 - Checking out Friday August 17. Thanks for your help.
WillTravel Posted September 1, 2004 Report Posted September 1, 2004 Your Priceline bid has to be for a stay that is 330 days or less from the current date, so it's a little early to bid.Are their plans firm and their airline tickets purchased so that a nonrefundable booking this far out won't be a problem?
Sfbay Posted September 1, 2004 Author Report Posted September 1, 2004 Sorry my mistake, I meant Sunday Sept 12 - Check out Friday Sept 17
thereuare Posted September 1, 2004 Report Posted September 1, 2004 When bidding 4* in this area you have five re-bid zones availble. If you're not familiar with re-bidding place read this link PRICELINE 72 HOUR RULE and feel free to ask any questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board.If you have an understandng of the above, i would proceed as follows:Select 4* USE:Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $90.Any questions regarding the above let us know.If not, 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
Sfbay Posted September 2, 2004 Author Report Posted September 2, 2004 Thanks, Managed to get the Hyatt Regency in the Embarcadero for $70 per night. Not too bad!Thanks very much. This website really is a truly excellent forum. Kudos to those behind it and those who keep it going.
thereuare Posted September 2, 2004 Report Posted September 2, 2004 Thank you for the compliments on the site, they're much appreciated <and please help spread the word>I'm glad to see you were successful and i'm confident your parents will enjoy their stay at the Hyatt as a few board members seem to LIKE IT.Thanks for following up with your results.PS- nice present :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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