liz1992 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hello,Hope everyone is well! Need a hotel 1 nightCheck in 11/19/09Check out 11/20/092 Rooms4 Adults Nearest to Cruiseport of Miami. Would love to win the Hyatt or the Marriott.Highest bid $85Cruising the High Seas again. This time 10 nights Royal Caribbean Panama Canal & Caribbean, Can't wait!THANKS FOR ALL YOU HELP AS USUAL!!!I viewed a few posts and I see the post from CLEMENTINE, looks exactly what I will be doing. ThereUAre, you know I always screw something up. Link to comment
liz1992 Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 This is what I have found so far as of 5:00 pm Sunday 10/18/09 for the highest Star Rating offered in each zone for 1 night 2 rooms 11/19/09 - 11/20/09I think the Zone I want is Miami Downtown? Nearest to the CruisePort. So if you can give a bidding strategy for that zone, I think that's what I need.I always need you to walk me through, make sure I'm not making a faux paux.Zone 1 3* Upscale Aventura Zone 2 4* Deluxe Coral Gables Zone 3 3* Upscale Dadeland Zone 4 0* NONE Key Biscayne (won't let ne choose a level - all grayed out.)Zone 5 4* Deluxe Miami Airport Zone 6 4* Deluxe Miami Beach Zone 7 4* Deluxe Miami Downtown Zone 8 3 1/2 * Upscale Plus Miami Lakes Hileah Zone 9 3* Upscale Miami West Zone 10 2* Moderate North Miami Zone 11 4* Deluxe North Miami Beach Zone 12 4* Deluxe South Beach Central Zone 13 4* Deluxe South Beach Collins Ave Oceanfront Zone 14 4* Deluxe South Beach - Ocean Dr Zone 15 3* Upscale Southwest Miami Can you help me with a bidding strategy for a the highest star level I can get with a max. bid of $80.00 nearest to the cruiseport of Miami. Link to comment
liz1992 Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Can you help me with a bidding strategy for a the highest star level I can get with a max. bid of $80.00 nearest to the cruiseport of Miami.I went through and made a list off all the Priceline Hotels for Miami Downtown. I wonder if a place like The Epic is out of my reach? Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Using your SIX re-bid zones i'd try as follows:Select 4* Downtown...Bid $50, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $53, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $58, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $63, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65Any questions feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
liz1992 Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 That's the part I get confused at add re-bid zones???Which ones, can you tell me the order? Is it this way?Bid 50 if rejected add re-bid zone 1 AventuraBid 53 if rejected add re-bid zone 2 Coral GablesBid 55 if rejected add re-bid zone 3 Dadelandetc., etc. Am I getting the order? My 6 re-bid zones are the Zones 1 thru 6?I want to make sure I do this right. Link to comment
liz1992 Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I think this is what I am supposed to be understanding.These are my 6 Re-Bid Zones, Correct? Also in this order? Because I want to be as close to the Cruiseport of Miami as I can so I am targeting The Miami Downtown Zone.Zone 1 Aventura - 3* UpscaleZone 3 Dadeland - 3* UpscaleZone 8 Miami Lakes Hileah - 3 1/2* Upscale plusZone 9 Miami West - 3* UpscaleZone 10 Norh Miami 2* ModerateZone 15 Southwest Miami - 3* Upscale Because all of these Zones DO NOT Offer 4* DeluxeSo I think I am truly ready now. I am just going to re-check the Zones again to make sure the star ratings in each zone haven't changed since yesterday. I will await your response. I am pretty nervous about doing this, this time. I did okay in the past. I just have this feeling I am going to screw something up. Link to comment
liz1992 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Miami Downtown List by Star Rating as of 10/18/09 for November 19 Check In - 1 night.4* - Deluxe Hotels Hyatt Regency Biscayne Blvd $143.Epic Hotel Miami River/Biscayne Bay $279.Intercontinental 100 Chopin Plaza $200.Conrad Miami 1395 Brickell Ave $199.J.W. Marriott 1109 Brickell Ave $279.3.5* Upscale Plus Marriott Biscayne Bay Biscayne Bay Marina $159Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay $139Hilton Miami Downtown $149 3* - UpscaleHoliday Inn Port of Miami 340 Biscayne Blvd $102.Courtyard by Marriott $1692* ModerateExtended Stay $84.1*Motel Bleu $50Rodeway Inn $62 Link to comment
liz1992 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I found this in a post while reading thru posts for Downtown Miami.Can you explain to me what this means?NOTE:'re-bid zone 1' is not he same as priceline's Zone 1, 're-bid zone 2' is not the same as priceline's Zone 2Where am concerned at using this explanation?Am I okay as long as I do my travel plans thru the PRICELINE link above?This little tid - bits get me thoroughly confused. uggghhh!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
liz1992 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Winning bid $55.00 per room plus tax $11.52 for total of $66.52 per room for 1 night - 2 rooms Hyatt Regency 400 S E Second Ave Miami, Florida 33131 Bid History:Chose Downtown Miami 4* Deluxe Bid $50 Rejected Added Zone 1 Aventura (highest star offered 3*) Bid $53 RejectedAdded Zone 3 Dadeland (highest star offered 3*) Bid $55 WIN! Hyatt Regency 4* Deluxe Thanks for your help! This is exactly what I was hoping for!!!!! I will post my win in hotels won! :) Link to comment
liz1992 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Priceline - Bid for Hotel Near Cruiseport of Miami. Chose Miami Downtown Zone 7 Selected 4* Upscale Bid $50 RejectedAdded Zone 1 Aventura (only 3* offered)Increased Bid to $53RejectedAdded Zone 3 Dadeland (only 3* offered)Increased Bid to $55Win!!! Hyatt Regency for $55.00 per room, per night 2 roomsWinning Bid $55.00 plus tax $11.52 - Total each room $66.52 Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Congratulations on your success!I've stayed at this property myself a few years ago for a pre-cruise stay... should prove to be quite convenient and a very nice deal for this property.Hope you're happy with the results and looking forward to your trip (and cruise!)Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.Have a great trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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