Priceline Hotel: 3* hotel in Los Angeles (Redondo - Manhattan Beaches)

[ppwlee1]

Hi,

I have been trying for Residence Inn Manhattan Beach in LA Redondo for Sept 2009 with no luck. There is only 1 free bid zone and I started with $45 up to $48 but wouldn't want to go beyond because of the possible upgrade to 3.5* (Crown). Should I be patient and continue trying? Thanks.

[yellowdog]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

There is nothing that say that $48 is the magic number for a possible upgrade, even if it's a historical amount. The revenue manager at Crown can load lower rates for PRICELINE at any time. Hotels come and go, and *ratings change all the time. For the moment is the industry slow so you never know.

I know that there's only one 3.5* hotel reported for the moment in this zone. But a 2.5* can be upgraded to 3* or a 3.5* can be downgraded to 3* at any time.

also read this Should i Bid Early or Close to Arrival Date

Please post your date(s) for your stay if you need any help.

YellowDog.

[ppwlee1]

Ok, I understand that there's always a risk getting a 3.5* or lower rating hotel.

My stay would be from Sept 26 to 29 or 30th, any advice on bidding strategy would be appreciated. Thanks.

[3cs]

Hi. I was hoping for the Residence Inn Manhattan Beach also, but won the Crown Plaza Redondo Beach. My last bid before I won was $53 and I won at $55 for the dates May 21 - May 23. The winning bid may be different for your dates.