Leaa Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Hi I unsuccessfully tried to book a few days at Marriott ( Trip Advisor says for the most part the 4 * in this category is the Marriott)in May through Priceline.com last night and my bid was rejected. Not surprised and not knowing what to expect I bid quite low as I started at $50 then went to $75 on my second try. The red bar at the bottom did state that my bids were probably to low for this area. So I get to try again later this evening.As I came across this site this morning I was not sure if I could bid again through this site presently or do I have to wait the mandatory 24 hours regardless of whether I am on Priceline or Better bidding?I did notice that as I was playing around with the bid process that if I put $80 as my bid the red bar does not appear but reappears when I put in $75(I did not go past this point). Should I start my bid at $80 tonight or should I keep trying to put in a lower bid of $75 or lower and maybe it will be excepted eventually? I could afford to wait another 7-10 to see if I could get the lowest price.Also I am traveling alone and have indicated this. I did notice another thread for the Intercontinental hotel (possibly San Juan) on March 14 that they could not get the room listed as 2 persons but could get it as 3 persons. I was wondering what happens in this case if there really is only two of you and you indicate three? Would I have a better shot at getting the room if I indicate 2 instead of 1?I did try to research what other people have had for winning bids but did not have any luck.This is a great site, lots of interesting information but after a few hours of reading I am now suffering information overload.LOLAny advice would be greatly appreciated!! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Welcome to the site. :)You have to wait 24 hours in general between bidding to bid on the same PRICELINE area and star rating.You do not input the number of travelers on PRICELINE - I don't know which thread you are mentioning, but it sounds as if you are referring to a HOTWIRE post.Do not pay attention to the red bar message on PRICELINE.It's difficult to recommend starting bids without knowing exact dates, as hotel rates are date-specific. Link to comment
Leaa Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thanks for you reply and sorry about the previous post I am not sure what I did to repost my original post. I will be traveling in the middle of May around the 13 and 20. I believe its low season down their. I did go back and check yes it was a Hotwire post, I did not realize when I first came upon there was a difference between the two. I am not sure what to start at tonight if the red bar has no significance. I guess I should just stay low and see happens! Link to comment
yellowdog Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 LeaaI will be traveling in the middle of May around the 13 and 20.The board needs to know your firm dates to help you since rates differ from date to date.Yellowdog. Link to comment
Leaa Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 The two dates I was playing with on Priceline were May 13/14. If I could get a really low rate I would go on the 13 if the rate is much higher than I anticipate I will go on the 14. If you could give me a range to work with as I know that I am underbidding by alot I will be able to determine the exact date. Thanks! :) Link to comment
yellowdog Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Is you stay only one night?Yellowdog. Link to comment
Leaa Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Sorry I wll be staying until the 18. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have looked at your dates. And I can't see any diffrence for the rates 13-18 or 14-18. HOTWIRE got what it looks like 4* Grand Cayman Beach Suites for your dates $169/night. Pricelines retail price is $450/night. So this looks a very nice deal. And the TA reviews are great 4.5/5You know that you're not only bidding at the Marriott with PRICELINE. You must be willing to accept any 4* hotel with in the zone you're bidding. But I would start bidding at $100 and work my way up in $8 steps. Maybe you get a conteroffer on the way. If you get this so please post back for advice. If you decide to go for the 4* HOTWIRE hotel so please use this HOTWIRE linkYellowdog. Link to comment
Leaa Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Excellent!! I have a starting point. The Beach Suites would be fine too and probably alot nicer but the Marriott is closer to where I need to be during my stay and yes I will get back to you with how it works out. Thanks again! :) Link to comment
FLIGHTMEDIC Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I stayed at the Marriott on GC 2 years ago and while the $75 a night was great the hotel was not. This hotel is on 7 mile beach but it must be the worst stretch of beach on GC. The sand starts at a short concrete retaining wall and the sand is about 15 feet in deoth before the water begins. The water is "littred" with big rocks. It is not picturesque at all.If you want a true beach vacation do not stay at the Marriott or try another island. GC was very nice and obtaining my advanced open water diving certificate was great. I found the island a little to built up for my liking. Link to comment
Leaa Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Thanks Flightmedic I am there for other reasons than a vacation but I am trying to get abit of R/R while there and the Marriott is in the area I need to be. But I do appreciate the input and I would heed your advice if I was on vacation as I love to swim in the ocean. Just recently I read that this "dreaded wall" you are referring has now been removed. Thanks again :) Link to comment
Leaa Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Woohoo!! My first try at your suggestion of $100 and bang got it on the first shot!! Very Happy thanks for your help I very much appreciate it! I'll be back! :) Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you're happy with the results and that this property should work well for your needs... i'm assuming you won the Marriott? Can you also add the dates of your stay that you decided upon so this win will properly appear in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
yellowdog Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Can you please post the dates for your stay.Yellowdog. Link to comment
Leaa Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 May 14-18 Grand Cayman Resort $100.00 per night. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanx for the follow-up :) Yellowdog. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 May 14-18 Grand Cayman Resort $100.00 per night.There is a "Grand Cayman Resort" in this area... can you confirm if you won the 'Grand Cayman Resort' or if you won the Marriott? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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