tallen1984 Posted October 8, 2009 Report Posted October 8, 2009 I have stayed at this hotel before and really was shooting for it. My first bid was for $40 for 12/10/09-12/13/09. I would have been happy at any 4* in Downtown Minneapolis, but was crossing my fingers for the Westin.Started bidding at $40 for 4* Downtown Minneapolis... REJECTEDAdded Burnsville zone, increased bid to $45... REJECTEDAdded Coon Rapids-Blaine zone, increased bid to $50... REJECTEDAdded Roseville zone, increased bid to $53... WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!!!The Westin Minneapolis88 South 6th St.MinneapolisOne Room @ $53 for 3 Nights: $159Tax: $29.67Total: $188.67Rack Rate on SPG.com: $109/night. Anytime I can save over 50% on a hotel (especially a Westin... I'm addicted!) I consider it a helluva deal!!! I forgot to log in through the PRICELINE link, but I'll be sure to do so next time!
thereuare Posted October 8, 2009 Report Posted October 8, 2009 Congratulatiosn on your win!Glad to see you received the hotel you were hoping for and that you're happy with the results.Please try to remember our PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links for your future travel purchases.Enjoy your return visit to this property. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
tallen1984 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Posted October 9, 2009 My friends decided that they wanted to join us on the trip, and we figured it'd be better to just get another hotel room as opposed to tying to fit everyone in one room. If I were to rebid the same amount for a 4* in downtown Minneapolis @$53 again, realistically what are the odds that I'd pull the Westin again? I'd hate to get stuck with a different hotel because we'd obviously like to stay in the same place. Perhaps I could even call SPG (as I am a member) and see if I could negotiate a deal for a room less than rack rate? Maybe I could even call the hotel directly?I'm just looking for some opinions on this issue, and perhaps a little guidance... Thanks in advance!!!
thereuare Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 Can't say the odds that you'll receive the same hotel... we've even seen multple users all at their own computers click the "BUY" button at the same time and some users received different hotels than others.Have you tried searching HOTWIRE to see if anything that looks like the Westin is offered for your dates?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
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