Priceline Hotel: 4* San Francisco (USW) Renaissance Stanford Court

[sandman325]

Hi.

Looking for recommendation on the best 4* in San Francisco - USW or USE for the following dates:

1/2/05 - 1/5/05

I am flexible on either location, but would like to hear a recommendation on a bid strategy for these dates. I have seen the hotels in the past messages that show up, but was curious if anyone has any new experience with this timeframe.

Thanks,

.......Sandman_325 :)

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding.

If you post your maximum bid we'll be happy to suggest a bidding strategy to follow.

[sandman325]

My max bid would be $85.

I have researched the published rates and see as low as $100 at the St.Francis Westin to as high as $189 for the Hyatt Regency for 4*'s in these areas. Is one of these hotels hands above the others? My obvious goal is to pay as low as possible as it appears that this is far from a peak time to be in San Fran.

Thanks

.........Sandman325

[thereuare]

You have 5 re-bid zones available when bidding 4* in this area. If you're not familiar with re-biddnig please read RE-BIDDING EXPLAINED and ask any questions you may have. You may also want to cofirm your re-bid zones with the board if you're unsure.

This is how i would proceed:

Select 4* USW and USE...

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

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

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

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $85.

Any questions feel free to ask.

With the Westin's rate being so much lower than the Hyatt i would suspect that property would be the more likely scenario... although one never knows for certain.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

[sandman325]

My first experience w/ priceline & betterbidding.com were great! I won a 4* hotel in San Francisco (Union Station West area). The details of the process and winning bid are below:

Selected 4* USW and USE

Bid $60, was rejected

(added another 3* area)

Bid $65, was rejected

(added another 3* area)

Bid $70, was accepted

Hotel: Renaissance Stanford Court >> 4* USW area, great location on top of Nob Hill!

Check-In Date: Sun, Jan 2, 2005

Check-In Time: After 03:00 PM

Check-Out Date: Wed, Jan 5, 2005

Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM

Your Offer Price: $70.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 3

Subtotal: $210.00

Taxes and

Service Fees: $36.88

Total Charges: $246.88

Thanks for the help! :) :) :o

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win!

Glad to hear you were successful and very pleased with the results! Looks like you did better than half off the hotel's website rate which is really great.

Bidding was the easy part... keeping your mouth shut as your friends get tired of hearing about your amazing deals is the tough part! :)

Have a great stay!