magicjoe Posted August 23, 2009 Report Posted August 23, 2009 All in all it took me almost 30 bid attempts to finally get the confirmation (bidding strategy see below), but I'm quite happy with the deal I got (after all it's Columbus Day week-end):The Back Bay Hotel (formerly Jurys Boston Hotel)350 Stuart StreetBoston, MA 02116Accetpted Offer Price: $135Number of Nights: 3Subtotal: $405Taxes, Fees: $63,88Total Charge: $468, 88Of course I booked this with boards PRICELINE link.Moved along the proposed bidding strategy by board administrator "thereuare" on Aug. 22nd:Select 4* Quincy Market...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* Copley...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Boston Harbor Front...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* Quincy and Copley...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* Quincy and Boston Harbor Front...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE.Select 4* Quincy and Copley and Boston Harbor Front...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, AND FINALLY MY BID GOT ACCEPTED!
yellowdog Posted August 23, 2009 Report Posted August 23, 2009 Congratulations on your success!Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding :) Good to see that you're happy for the result and that the board was helpful for your win.Have a nice stay.Yellowdog.
magicjoe Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Posted August 23, 2009 Dear Administrator,unfortunately the topic of my post has been changed and is now incorrect. I did not bid for the Hilton Back Bay in Boston (3.5* priceline category) but for The Back Bay Hotel Boston (http://www.doylecollection.com/locations/boston_hotels/the_back_bay_hotel.aspx), which belongs to the 4* category. Please correct. Thx.
yellowdog Posted August 23, 2009 Report Posted August 23, 2009 Thanx for the heads up! I have changed the topic to reflect your correct win.Also thanx for the addition for this new property to the BetterBidding Priceline Hotel ListYellowdog.
s0456769 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 HiI quite fancy this hotel. If you bid in the theatre district with a $135 first bid would you have the same chance of getting this hotel as the suggested bidding strategy?
yellowdog Posted August 31, 2009 Report Posted August 31, 2009 s0456769Welcome to BetterBidding :) No, you need to be willing to stay at any 4* within the zone you're bidding at. Please start a new topic if you need help with your stay.Yellowdog.
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