Foolzatch Posted May 13, 2009 Report Posted May 13, 2009 Bid tonight for two night 3* hotel in the following regions up to $50-$65 for 5/15 - 5/17...1st Bid Area: Ashley River Area2nd Bid Area: Downtown Charleston 3rd Bid Area: Folly Beach4th Bid Area: West CharlestonThen attempted to bid $50 for the North Charleston - Airport - Coliseum (CHS) region.Didn't get an offer... trying again tomorrow night, any pointers?
Foolzatch Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Posted May 13, 2009 Retried bidding tonight for two night 2.5* hotel in the following regions up to $75 for 5/15 - 5/17...1st Bid Area: Ashley River Area2nd Bid Area: Downtown Charleston 3rd Bid Area: Folly Beach4th Bid Area: West CharlestonThen attempted to bid $65 for the North Charleston - Airport - Coliseum (CHS) region. (HOTWIRE has a 2.5* star for $66)There is always tomorrow. :)
thereuare Posted May 13, 2009 Report Posted May 13, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!Current HOTWIRE rates seem to suggest that you're a bit below where you'll need to be for success in these zones for these dates... what is your maximum bid for each zone? (as you can also be getting many more bids per each bidding cycle)Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Foolzatch Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Posted May 13, 2009 Would like to spend no more than $100 for a 3* in the following regions:Ashley River AreaDowntown CharlestonFolly BeachWest CharlestonAnd no more than $65 for a 2* in North Charleston - Airport - Coliseum (CHS) region.Considering that you can spend around $79 at Myrtle Beach oceanside would think it should be possible..."Oceanfront, peak season -- $59Head to Myrtle Beach and stay in an oceanfront room at Crown Reef Reort for $59 midweek and $20 more on weekends. Breakfast is included. Valid peak season, May 26-June 11. June 12-27 is $79 midweek and $20 more on weekends." ~ from Hotwire, use their link.
Foolzatch Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Posted May 14, 2009 Tried again tonight with no luck, ended up going hotwire and getting a two star hotel (Ramada Hotel Airport - Charleston) for $52 a night + taxes/fees.Listed as:$52 ~ 2-star hotel in North Charleston Area - Charleston Intl Airport CHAmenities:Airport ShuttleComplimentary BreakfastFitness CenterPool(s)Restaraunt(s)Business CenterLaundry FacilitiesRamada Inns website listed it as $59.Can't say it was worth the two hours for such little savings.
thereuare Posted May 14, 2009 Report Posted May 14, 2009 Thank you for sharing your results with the board and helping us add this property to the Hotwire Hotel List.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
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