Priceline Hotel: San Francisco 10/03-10/06

[Vix]

I'm looking to stay in San Francisco for 3 nights. I've got a budget of $130 per night and would ideally like to be staying near to Union Square in a 3.5* or higher. Can anyone suggest a strategy for me? And if I was to hold off bidding until 27th Sept would that be too late?

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

What would be the reasoning behind holding off until 9/27... are your plans not yet firm?

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[Vix]

Sorry - got confused there. My flights are booked and it's 95% certain that i'll be going but looking to make the final decision at the wkend. If you think it'll make a difference I could start earlier although I'd prefer to wait.

[thereuare]

Bump this thread once you're ready to bid so that we're looking at the most up to date prices.

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[Vix]

Hi

I'm ready to start bidding - if anyone can help me with a best strategy and let me know realistic pricing for 10/3-10/6 that would be really appreciated.

Many thanks.

[thereuare]

...would ideally like to be staying near to Union Square in a 3.5* or higher.

Which zones, by PRICELINE name, are you willing to accept?

Did you want to try for a 4* hotel up to your limit first OR are you looking for the least expensive 3.5* or better for this trip?

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

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[Vix]

I'd be keener on getting a 4* for slightly more and preferred areas would be USW, USE, and beyond that I'm really unsure so happy to take recommendations.

Many thanks for your help

[Colfax]

You have five rebid zones for 4* in SF. Those are zones that only have hotels of less than 4* quality. If you need help identifying your five rebid zones please ask before you bid.

I suggest selecting USE and USW and bidding $80 for a 4*. Then add you rebid zones, one at a time, raising $10 each time, til you hit your $130 limit.

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[rdesai]

You have five rebid zones for 4* in SF. Those are zones that only have hotels of less than 4* quality. If you need help identifying your five rebid zones please ask before you bid.

I suggest selecting USE and USW and bidding $80 for a 4*. Then add you rebid zones, one at a time, raising $10 each time, til you hit your $130 limit.

Please use this PRICELINE link and let us know how it goes.

I am looking for the same date and 4* in the same area. Please help me by tellling me the rebid zones?

Thank you!

[Vix]

Fishermans Wharf and the Marina both have no 4* hotels, but once you try rebidding it's easy to see which zones don't have the 4* hotels. (I wasn't sure when I started and can vouch for the fact that it's easy to understand!) I tried up to $140 and failed so will try again nearer the time. In the meantime I've booked the Clift as a back up option.

[rdesai]

Great, thanks!

My bids up to $90 were not accepted.

I tried USE, Financial Center, Civic Center, Fishermans Wharf, Marina.

Any other areas to try?

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Any other areas to try?

Please start a NEW TOPIC for your own stay.

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Thanks.