Priceline Hotel: What am I doing wrong?

[KarenC]

I tried priceline for a hotel in San Diego (Downtown San Diego/Harbor Island), 2 1/2 star hotel for $50. Rejected. So, I bidded $60 for a two star hotel. Rejected. What am I doing wrong? Am I bidding too early? My trip isn't for another month. I checked other users on here and they have 2 1/2 star hotels for $40.

Karen

[WillTravel]

These two articles might help explain it:

http://www.sandiego.org/press_rel_detail.a...hText=&RelType=

http://www.thesandiegochannel.com/travelge...457/detail.html

In short, with those types of occupancy figures, it will be hard to get a centrally located cheap deal on Priceline.

Would you consider other zones or raising your price? What is available on Hotwire for your dates? (What are your dates?)

[KarenC]

My dates are Oct 8-11th. I already increased my bid to $60. Rejected.

[WillTravel]

Have you tried the Old Town zone? I found that general area quite convenient.

[KarenC]

no, i have not. is that anywhere close to the downtown/harbor area?

[WillTravel]

It's reasonably close. Will you be renting a car when there? We took the bus a few times and took a cab a couple times, and had no problem. The trams in the Old Town area also go straight into downtown. I also enjoyed seeing the Old Town historical area. It's probably best to look at a map and see if you're comfortable with the location. However, I personally think the Old Town area is preferable without a car to the Downtown/Harbor Island area, because of the high odds of getting a hotel near the airport. If you have a car, either area would be fine.