Hotwire Hotel: 4* San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter) Hotel Solamar

[otottmom]

I've used this site a few times in the past, but it's been awhile since I've used it for a hotel. I'm looking for some reassurance on my bid strategy before I begin. I'm looking for a 4 star downtown San Diego hotel for one night on 12/11/09. I'm will to pay $100.00, but would be much happier at $80.00. It's been a long time since I've done this so I'd like some help.

It looks like there are 15 bid zones in San Diego, 12 of which don't offer 4 star hotels. So, these are my re-bid zones, correct? What do I do from here? Pick one of the 12 zones and start with what offer??? How much do I increase it at each rejection? Should I start at $60.00 and increase by $2.00 at each new re-bid zone. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Please let me know if you have additional advice. Thanks!! I will definitely link to PRICELINE through betterbidding.com once I'm ready.

Julie

[thereuare]

Yes, you have 12 re-bid zones when bidding 4* in the San Diego Downtown zone.

Your bidding strategy seems sound, and based upon your figures above, your bidding would something like this:

Select 4* Downtown...

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

Bid $62, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $64, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $66, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $68, if rejected add re-bid zone...

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

Bid $72, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $74, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $76, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $78, if rejected add re-bid zone...

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

Bid $82, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $84

Any 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.

[otottmom]

Thanks for your advice. In looking over this site a little better, I'm now wondering if I should be using HOTWIRE instead of PRICELINE for this purchase. I'm only familiar with Priceline, so I'll need some assistance with HOTWIRE. I found a thread that suggests Hotwire is better when more than 2 guests are sharing one room. This reservation is for 3 adults, so obviously we need accommodations to sleep 3. Is it still true that Priceline only guarantees double occupancy??? If so, I can't risk it. I also learned that Hotwire's zones for the downtown San Diego area are better than PL. I would prefer to be in the Gaslamp Quarter over Downtown/Harbor. So, I think that leaves me with HOTWIRE and I am confused how to proceed. Can you help? I'd still like the following:

One Room

3 Adults

4* or higher

12/11/09 (one night only)

Need to keep it at $100.00 ($80.00 is better)

Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego

Please advise... :)

[yellowdog]

I found a thread that suggests Hotwire is better when more than 2 guests are sharing one room. This reservation is for 3 adults, so obviously we need accommodations to sleep 3. Is it still true that Priceline only guarantees double occupancy???

Yes, PRICELINE only guarantee a room for two adults. That could mean one queen/king bed.

So, I think that leaves me with HOTWIRE and I am confused how to proceed. Can you help?

Sure, we can help you. Start with looking at HOTWIRE for your dates, prefered zone, star rating, and 3adults to see if there is any inventory within your budget. And please list the amenties HOTWIRE associates with the hotel you're looking at and we'll have a look at this and try to ID the property.

Yellowdog.

Please use boards HOTWIRE link to begin your travel purchases.

[otottmom]

Thank you so much!! Here's what I found on Hotwire:

4* hotel in Gaslamp Quarter - Convention Ctr

Fitness Center

Swimming

Dining

Business Center

Hi-Speed Internet Access

These are the only ammenities they list and no others were added when I pressed 'Continue' and looked at details there. The price is $88.00 (+ $16.30 recovery charge).

What do you think??

Thanks for your time, I appreciate it!

[thereuare]

The amenities above are common for this area (as well as for many 4* hotels in any city) and matches multiple properties... the Hilton Bayfront, Omni, Westin Gaslamp Quarter, Solamar, Hilton Gaslamp have all been seen with this amenity combination, so without any additional clues by HOTWIRE, any of these would be my best guess.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[otottmom]

Just booked Hotel Solamar through Hotwire for one night 12/11/09 (1 room/3 adults) for $88.00 + $16.30 for taxes/fees).

Ammenities: fitness center/business center/pool/hi-speed internet access/restaurant.

I made my purchase at Hotwire through the links found here at Better Bidding! As always, thanks for all your help.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

:) :)

[otottmom]

Thank you!!

I just booked the Hotel Solamar in the Gaslamp Quarter for one night 12/11 for 3 adults at $88.00 + $16.30 tax/fees.

Ammenities (as listed above) were: fitness center/business center/pool/hi-speed int/restaurant.

I linked to HOTWIRE through Better Bidding.

Thanks a lot, I am very happy with my deal.

Julie

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you're happy with the results and received one of the hotels you were hoping for... looks like a very nice deal for this property.

Thank you for sharing your results with the board and using our HOTWIRE link to begin your purchase.

Enjoy your stay.