Priceline Hotel: Bidding help for 3.5-4* hotel in Chicago North Michigan Ave (First tim

[shorty98nl]

Hello all,

I have never used PRICELINE before, but I have been reading around this very helpful forum and want to try it out!

I am planning to go to Chicago w/ my bf from 7/31-8/2. We would like to stay in a 3.5-4* place in the North Michigan Ave Area. I *think* I understand the whole rebidding process based on the posts I have found here, but wanted to check for advice on what kind of price range would be realistic. Some specific questions I have before I give this a go:

Is $65-$75 possible? If not, what is a more realistic range? In terms of strategy, what bid should I start at? By what increments should I increase my bid? If I fail and have to try again in a few days, should I start that bid at my original price or something higher?

Should I start searching for 4* and then use all possible free rebids, then close my browser and start all over again with 3.5*...? I think that is the strategy that people seem to use, but wanted to make sure I understood properly.

That seems like enough questions for one post =). Any advice out there would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Is $65-$75 possible?

Yes, a win sub-$75 does seem plausible for your dates above.

At the 4* level you have FOUR re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

Select 4* NMA...

Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $75.

Any quesitons feel free to ask (especially confirming your re-bid zones with the board)

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

Good luck and let us know how it goes.