lovefletch Posted April 4, 2009 Report Posted April 4, 2009 Hey guys I need a room in Kauai for one night, April 21-22. We have a four night award stay at the Hilton for the next 4 days, then a condo. I've been bidding, starting with 3 and 1/2 star at $74, then do a re-bid adding 3* and bidding $2 more. I'm now at $88. It boggles me that there are hotels for $109 a night (like the aston that's a 3 and 1/2 star on the priceline list) but they won't accept that. Also, I was aiming for the Hilton, even though some of the resorts are better, simply because I wanted to have the same place that we are already staying part of the trip.The hilton's rack is $169 a night. I saw the last bid won in Kauai was $101 for a resort...Any advice on winning the hilton? The convenience factor is what draws me. I wouldn't bid more than $102 a night because I can get regular hotels for $109. I've been using all of the links also.
thereuare Posted April 4, 2009 Report Posted April 4, 2009 ...there are hotels for $109 a night (like the aston that's a 3 and 1/2 star on the priceline list) but they won't accept that. Assuming you're refering to the Aston Kauai Beach At Makaiwa, according this THIS LINK it is now rated 3* by PRICELINE and this would explain your lack of acceptance... does this change your gameplan at all? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
lovefletch Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Posted April 6, 2009 Assuming you're refering to the Aston Kauai Beach At Makaiwa, according this THIS LINK it is now rated 3* by PRICELINE and this would explain your lack of acceptance... does this change your gameplan at all?Hi, thanks for the info on that Aston. I won't bid for 3 stars anymore, just 3 and 1/2 and up. The Aston at Makaiwa is only 115 for the night we are there rack rate, so I'll try to do better.I bid $90 on Sat night and it gave me the option of increasing my bid by $22 to get accepted. Yeah right! But, I must be getting close. Since my goal is the hilton anyway, I will bid up to $100 on the 3 and 1/2 star level, then I will bid exclusively for the resort level. Hopefully, it won't come to that. :)
thereuare Posted April 6, 2009 Report Posted April 6, 2009 Yup, getting close!Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. (and NOT the "you can bid again" email from PRICELINE)Keep us updated and let us know if we can be of any help between now and your (predicted) success! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
lovefletch Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Posted April 6, 2009 Keep us updated and let us know if we can be of any help between now and your (predicted) success!Hey tried again tonight. Don't worry I always use your PRICELINE links, not the re-bid email ones. Bid $94 for 3 and 1/2 and up...no luck! Will try again tomorrow. I'm not too worried since I have plenty of time.
lovefletch Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Posted April 15, 2009 GOT IT!Okay so I just bid $99 for 3 and a 1/2 star and up after going up by a buck through the $90s. Got the Marriot Resort and Beach Club for $99, $119.04 with taxes.I used the link too!
yellowdog Posted April 15, 2009 Report Posted April 15, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding :) Have a nice stay!Yellowdog.
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