zynnhoj Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 Hi, i'm looking for a place to stay downtown st. louis april 1/09. i'd like 4* because it appears you can secure 4* lodging fairly cheap. I've never used priceline before. how low should i start bidding? it also appears to be a plethora of rebid zones to use since there are no other 4*? because of this, how large should each increment be?when i do get a room, will there be extra charges for parking, or resort charges, or anything that i should be aware of?also, i'm curious what order i should go in - if it matters at all? it gives me 9 choices of zones, with #1 being downtown. so, 1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4.. 1-9then 1-2-3, 1-2-4.. 1-2-9then 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-5.. 1-2-3-9 ?any help will be appreciated. i've tried to read as many FAQs and help threads as i could, but i may have missed something - there is so much info!
zynnhoj Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Posted February 25, 2009 so i came accross RE-Bidding.com and notice there is over 250 combinations to rebid at for a 4* downtown st.louis hotel. if i had the time i'm sure i could start at $1 and keep rebidding, incrementing $0.25 each time to find the lowest price for the day.. heh. has PRICELINE ever accepted a bid when it first tells you its impossible to get such a low bid accepted?does the strategy change at all if you are looking for 2 rooms?
travelma Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Well, I think you have to be reasonable. The hotels pretty much have a fixed bottom line price as far as I understand...so starting a bid at a $1.00 would be a pretty useless effort. You can generally get a 4* downtown for $45...but that's as low as I've ever seen. The 3.5* properties are nice and comparable to the 4*'s...but don't go any lower, there are some real stinkers at 3*. Parking is always a fee...usually anywhere from $10 - $14.
thereuare Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!If you let us know your maximum bid we will 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
zynnhoj Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Posted February 27, 2009 $60does strategy change if bidding for > 1 room?
thereuare Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 At the 4* level you have EIGHT 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.Select 4* Downtown...Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $48, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $52, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $54, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $56, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60Any questions feel 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
zynnhoj Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Posted March 21, 2009 first of all, thank you for all your help thereuare.I used the PRICELINE link at the end of your message.i secured St. Louis Union Station Marriott (4* downtown st louis) for a bid of $52 ($67.51 after taxes and fees)i bid $40, $45, $48, $50, all were rejected before the $52 bid was accepted.2009/04/01 - 2009/04/02
thereuare Posted March 22, 2009 Report Posted March 22, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you're happy with the results and got a great deal on this property.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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