Priceline Hotel: Help Needed - Paris 4* hotel

[traveladybug]

Hi,

I've been trying to book a Paris 4* hotel for the dates June 1 - 5th (4 nights) on my own for a few weeks, without any luck. I found this forum and saw many successful bidders, so I'm hoping this will change my luck. Any tips on how I should bid?

The maxmium price I am willing to spend is $110 USD/night and I'm interested in the areas Les Halles, Tour Eiffel and Champs Elysees.

Thanks,

-Traveladybug

[traveladybug]

Forgot to add that I'm trying to book this through PRICELINE.com

Also, I'm new to this forum, so I'm not exactly sure if this is where I should be posting my question.

Thanks.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

So that we know what has already been tried, can you let us know how high you have already bid for a 4* hotel in the above zones? When was your last bid made?

Let us know the above and we'll advise accordingly.

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

[traveladybug]

My highest bid was for $115 USD in the areas of Les Halles, Tour Eiffel and Champs Elysees and that bid was made on Apr. 20th. I would still like to keep my maximum bid at $110 USD.

[thereuare]

So to confirm, you're looking to bid less than you have already and less than your previously rejected bids?

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

[traveladybug]

Yes I am because I've seen some people on this forum with successful bids of $84 - $105/night for the same areas. It might just be an issue with my travel dates. But I'd also like to know if my expectations are unrealistic.

[brianc_li]

But I'd also like to know if my expectations are unrealistic.

I think you are being unrealistic. June and September are arguably the busiest months of the year for Paris hotels. The tourist trade is getting busy and business traffic is still in full swing. I assume the wins you were looking at were for months other than those?

Looking at the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins there is one in La Defense for $95 in early June but, as you are no doubt aware, that is a less expensive area than the one you want.

IMO you'll have to accept another area or increase your offer.

[Romelle]

You might try plugging your dates into HOTWIRE to see what is offered there. That will give you a rough idea of what bidding on PRICELINE might take. Also, you could try the dates of other people's wins to see the difference.

Romelle