meg601 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Posted November 11, 2009 Hi-I'm new to these boards after unsuccessfully bidding (too low) on a 4* and 3.5* in the NMA- River North Area. After looking around, it looks like my bids were way too low. Does anyone have a suggestion of a good bid for 11/28-11/30? It's a holiday weekend, so I know it will be higher than regular weekend rates. We would be happy in either a 4* or 3.5*, but of course if we can get a 4* star for a good price, we would rather be in that. I will use the board link to PRICELINE from now on!Thanks!
AaronJB Posted November 11, 2009 Report Posted November 11, 2009 Welcome to the site. :)What would be your budget per night?Please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchase.
meg601 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Posted November 12, 2009 Welcome to the site. :)What would be your budget per night?Please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchase.I think the max we want to spend is $150 per night, and I've only bid up to $100. I'm not even sure if that's possible for that weekend/star class, but I might as well try, right? :)
AaronJB Posted November 12, 2009 Report Posted November 12, 2009 I don't know what's going on during this time period that has resulted in rates going so high, but rates are certainly through the roof at quite a few hotels.I'd try again at $125.I do see the MDA Apartments for $152. ($169 and change minus 10% via the FABSAVE10 coupon code), which is a good deal for this luxury apartment building. Additionally - while you would have to confirm this by calling - I don't believe that this property charges hotel tax, since it's an apartment (and an apartment whose rents are otherwise astronomical - they do, however, rent some apartments on Expedia or Orbitz.com.)Are you interested in River North/NMA only, or would you be willing to accept the Loop?Please use the site's HOTWIRE, PRICELINE or Orbitz.com links.
meg601 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Posted November 12, 2009 I don't know what's going on during this time period that has resulted in rates going so high, but rates are certainly through the roof at quite a few hotels.I'd try again at $125.I do see the MDA Apartments for $152. ($169 and change minus 10% via the FABSAVE10 coupon code), which is a good deal for this luxury apartment building. Additionally - while you would have to confirm this by calling - I don't believe that this property charges hotel tax, since it's an apartment (and an apartment whose rents are otherwise astronomical - they do, however, rent some apartments on Expedia or Orbitz.com.)Are you interested in River North/NMA only, or would you be willing to accept the Loop?Please use the site's HOTWIRE, PRICELINE or Orbitz.com links.Thanks for your help! I will try again today higher (I have to wait for my 24 hours to expire from yesterdays bid)... and I just use the link from the front page, right? I will post my results when I finally get something. Yes, I think we would rather have a cheaper hotel in a better area...
AaronJB Posted November 12, 2009 Report Posted November 12, 2009 You could also try for a 3.5* in the NMA area if $125 does not work for a 4*.You can use this PRICELINE link: PRICELINE.
meg601 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Posted November 12, 2009 You could also try for a 3.5* in the NMA area if $125 does not work for a 4*.You can use this PRICELINE link: PRICELINE.Oh- and another thing... do you think I am bidding too early in the month? Are better deals usually found closer to the actual date of stay?
AaronJB Posted November 12, 2009 Report Posted November 12, 2009 I definitely do not think that you are bidding too early. If there is a convention or other event going on on these dates, rates could go higher between now and then.Actually, now that I look, this is the issue:RSNA 2009 Annual Meeting 11/29/2009 - 12/4/2009view website60000 AttendeesMcCormick PlaceThat's a pretty large convention for the city.
meg601 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Posted November 12, 2009 I definitely do not think that you are bidding too early. If there is a convention or other event going on on these dates, rates could go higher between now and then.Actually, now that I look, this is the issue:RSNA 2009 Annual Meeting 11/29/2009 - 12/4/2009view website60000 AttendeesMcCormick PlaceThat's a pretty large convention for the city.Oh, wow! I thought it was just due to holidays. I guess I will be bidding on the 3.5* too!!
meg601 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Posted November 12, 2009 $125 denied for both 4* and 3.5*... i'll try higher tomorrow i suppose
TAMDAVE Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 $125 denied for both 4* and 3.5*... i'll try higher tomorrow i supposeJust talked to a friend who bid $70 for a 4* in the Loop and it was accepted. Dates were the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Forgot to ask what property he got.Just FYI
meg601 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Posted November 13, 2009 Just tried again for a 4* for $129 and got rejected, added the 3.5* and got the Marriott Magnificent Mile!! Looks like I got $100 off per night according to the rates on their website. Thanks for all the help, and I did use the link through the website:)
AaronJB Posted November 13, 2009 Report Posted November 13, 2009 Awesome deal for this rarely seen 3.5* property! Great location right on Michigan Ave, as well. :)Thanks for using the site's PRICELINE link and reporting your win. Enjoy your stay.
meg601 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Posted November 14, 2009 We will- it's the hotel we originally tried to book using points, but we didn't have enough! thanks again!
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