Priceline Hotel: 3* San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf) Sheraton

[sydneyy]

Please help me to get the best deal for the following:

4.5* San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf) Argonaut

15 nights: May 13th - May 28th 2005

How do you think I can reach a rate around $120?

Thanks again

[thereuare]

Is this the only hotel you are willing to accept? If so, Priceline may not be your best choice.

As well, that 4.5* is a Hotwire rating, this hotel has not yet been reported on Priceline, so it is possible that this property doesn't even participate with Priceline.

[sydneyy]

A user at Fodors reported winning it.

There's a second possible hotel: Radisson Fisherman's Wharf

For this hotel is our max. average rate for 15nights $75ea.

[BEAV]

The Argonaut has never been officially reported as a Priceline participant at any of the travel bidding message boards. If there is a way to email the poster who's quote you reference, I'd get clarification from him/her. It could certainly be valuable information!

My opinion is the Argonaut quite possibly participates w/Priceline. It's owned by the Kimpton Boutique hotels. As you probably already know, Kimpton has numerous SF properties, as well as in many other cities, most (if not all) of which participate w/Priceline. If the Argonaut is a participant, it's my guess they have a higher Priceline rate than it's 3 star competitors in the FW zone (Hilton, Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott) and that's why we never seen it reported before. Priceline doesn't offer 4* in the FW zone, so the hotel would obviously be rated 3* if a participant.

If you're insistant on staying at the Argonaut, I'd stick with Hotwire if you don't want to book conventionally.

[thereuare]

If the Argonaunt participates with Priceline is generally agreed that it would be a 3* property, so besides the Radisson being a second possiblity, there are also 3rd and 4th possibilities. Based upon our own PRICELINE LIST OF HOTELS these are the other 3* reported hotels in this zone:

3* Hilton Fisherman's Wharf REVIEW / tripadvisor review

3* Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf REVIEW / tripadvisor review

3* Sheraton tripadvisor review

3* Tuscan Inn

Either you keep your bid low enough that you would be happy with the price if you received any of the above hotels (or another 3* property that has not yet been reported) or you're better off using Hotwire. There are no guarantees with Hotwire either... but your chances of knowing which property you are likely to receive beforehand incrases dramatically.

[sydneyy]

Hi again,

I am trying to find out which hotels are 2* & 2.5* in Fisherman's Wharf.

I haven't seen many references in that categories to that region on the board.

Anyone have any insights?

The 2.5* I was looking at is a Customer Favorite and has Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Center, Business Center.

The 2* has Complimentary Breakfast only.

Travel dates are May 13th - May 28th 2005.

Thanks in advance!

Mike

[thereuare]

Neither of these hotels have been identified, but after researching and coming up with a few guesses i see that they are priced roughly the same (or less than) some higher rated hotels in this search... are these even legitimate possibilities?

As i said above these have not yet been identified, but guesses would be that the 2* is a Travelodge and the 2.5* could be the Best Inn, the Comfort Inn by the Bay, or the Francisco Bay Inn.

[BEAV]

Have you checked the vacation packages for the same dates to see if there are any matches to what you're seeing via the hotel product?

[sydneyy]

yes, but there where no matches for 2* or 2.5* hotels in Fisherman's Wharf.

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[sydneyy]

:) :)

we got it - -

The Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf for 15 nights @ $85..............

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:o

PS: any hints about good room numbers at the Sheraton?

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win.

Can you please let us know how you got it: Priceline or Hotwire?

If Priceline what is the star rating and previously rejected bid amount (if any) and if Hotwire, what is the star rating and amenities associated with the property (you can still view the amenities by clicking the MY ACCOUNT link on the top right corner of HOtwire's home page).

Thanks.

[sydneyy]

Here are the booking details:

Got it by Priceline,

first bid after a 3-day waiting period ($85) was accepted

the Sheraton is rated at 3* by Priceline

hope this helps

thanks again!

[sydneyy]

Has anyone actual experiences with the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf?

In the internet the common reviews are not that fine & especially Priceline guests

should be treated like 3rd class guests........

any information about that?