Priceline Hotel: 3.5*- 4* Savannah Hist. Dist.

[BusterBrown]

I am going to Savannah from 4/17 to 4/24 and want to stay in the Historic District. I tried bidding through priceline for my stay but have been rejected each time. I started my bid at $85 for 4* hotel and then 3.5* hotel. I moved up my price each day by $5 increments. My last bid was for $110 and I was rejected. FYI- The lowest price on the hotels website for 4* is Avia Hotel $159 and 3.5* is Hyatt $174.30.

Do you think I should split up my length of stay in my request to get a better price? (i.e. My original request 4/17-4/24 to new requests of 4/17 - 4/20 and then 4/21-4/24). I know that there is a good chance that I would have to change hotels but, I don't mind that. Or do you think I should just bid higher?

I appreciate your imput!

[thereuare]

Where are you finding that rate for the Hyatt... i'm seeing rates at $200+ for your dates above.

Also, i wouldn't necessarily assume that SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID down the middle would be the best option as it appear the weekend dates (Friday and Saturday) are more expensive than the midweek dates.

How much would you need to save vs. the $159/nite rate at the Avia to make an opaque purchase worthwhile?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[BusterBrown]

I found the hyatt rate on the hyatt website. It was the lowest rate that they had. I would like to save some money on a hotel if possible. I realize that the Avia being a 4* hotel is a good rate but, if I could get it for a cheaper price; why not?

I will make sure to use your PRICELINE link for bidding - Thanks!!

[thereuare]

How much would you need to save vs. the $159/nite rate at the Avia to make an opaque purchase worthwhile?

[BusterBrown]

I would like to save a minimum of $30 per night. So, my max bid would be $129.

[thereuare]

Sorry, one more question...

Did you want to bid up to $129 for a 4* hotel and then drop to a 3.5* if rejected OR is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better hotel for these dates?

Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Thanks for using our PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links.

[BusterBrown]

My goal is the least expensive 3.5* or better for the dates.

[thereuare]

At the 3.5* level you have FIVE 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 3.5* Historic...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3.5* Historic and re-bid zone4...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3.5* Historic and re-bid zone5...

Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $129

Any 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 geos.

[BusterBrown]

Thanks for your help!

UPDATE: I rebid as stated above and all offers were rejected. I am going to wait a week and bid, splitting my dates of stay. I will let you know how that goes. Cross your fingers!

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up!

If you need any help before your ready to try again feel free to ask.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your bidding.

Good luck and keep us updated.