cynbaz Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Can anybody please help with the best tactics to get 2 resort rooms at Waikiki for 12 nights from 8th April 2010? We are a family of 4 and would like a room for 2 adults and another for our 2 children aged 12 and 14. Or does anyone know if the double beds would accomodate my 6 ft 2' husband and myself. This is not the preferred option as we are going for our 20th anniversary but are including the kids. Would it be possible to put in a request directly with the resort (once it is known) to have rooms near to each other or would this be unacceptable due to purchase on Priceline? Thanks in anticipation Link to comment
AaronJB Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Welcome to Betterbidding and Happy (early) Anniversary! :)While requesting adjoining rooms is not a major request (like asking for an upgrade), but unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee that via PRICELINE or HOTWIRE, and is up to the hotel. In terms of beds, there would be no guarantee as to exactly which kind of bed you would get, although if you searched for 1 room on HOTWIRE for 4 people (2/2), two doubles is probably a likely outcome. However, with PRICELINE, two beds in the room is not guaranteed. Personally, I'm about the same height and am fine with a double bed, but some are not - it really just depends on the person, it seems.Rates seem fairly reasonable on these dates (as the area goes), but it would depend on your desired budget, star rating and which zones you would be interested in, as well as if you would want one room w/2 beds (then HOTWIRE would be recommended) or two rooms which may have one bed (then PRICELINE.) Let us know more about what you are looking for and then we can proceed with further suggestions.Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchase. Link to comment
cynbaz Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I am looking at spending around $100 per room per night and would prefer to be in the Waikiki beach area. Is this being unrealistic? I noticed there have been results $82 - $89 per night. This is generally for short stays. Am I likely to pay a higher rate as it is for 12 nights? My kids will share a bed if they have to so that part doesn't really worry me. Thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Rates for these dates aren't too high and I think you have a 'good' chance at under $100/nite per room... have you tried bidding this stay yet? (or would you like help with a suggested bidding strategy?)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 Link to comment
cynbaz Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Thanks, I have tried at $80 and no go. I would appreciate a strategy. I am concerned because it is for 12 nights. I didn't use the PRICELINE link because I found this forum later - I will for the next attempt. Thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I'm assuming you're bidding the Resort class star level, and if so, you have FIVE re-bid zones when bidding for Resorts in the Waikiki Beach zone. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select Resort Waikiki Beach...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $89, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $92, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any questions feel free to ask.Thanks for using our PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your bidding.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
cynbaz Posted January 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hi, I am still bidding and have worked out the zones - thanks for that. Another question when I select my area (beach zone) the 4* option disappears (the resorts flag is still available) does this mean I am unlikely to get a resort? Your thoughts will be greatly appreciated as i am waiting 24 hours for another bud! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 The lack of available 4* bidding means nothing in respect to your Resort level bidding... it simply means that PRICELINE does not have offer 4* hotels in this zone.Have you bid up to $100 already?Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. (and please remember to not use the links in any emails PRICELINE sends out) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
cynbaz Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I am currently sitting at $95 with still no go. I have to wait another 24 hours. (I've also been monitoring the exchange rate as I am an Aussie). My hubby has suggested that we could stay for a week at a resort and maybe a 4* in the Marina area. Do you think the reduced days would perhaps improve our chances? We could then try for both ends of the holiday. The max I can go to is $100 plus taxes per room per night. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I would first try the extra $5 and bid up to your maximum... HOTWIRE has a 4* hotel in the Waikiki Beach zone for $119/nite, so i suspect you're likely not too far off and the extra $5 may just do it.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes and we'll move forward after your next round of bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
cynbaz Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Went to $100 and still not successful. I am thinking of splitting the trip into 2 to see how I go. Any thoughts anyone? TIA Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Using the same bidding strategy:Select Resort Waikiki Beach...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $89, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $92, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100...i would try the following date combinations:4/8-4/20 (if bidding w/n 24 hours of last rejected bid ignore this one since alread tried)4/9-4/204/8-4/194/10-4/204/8-4/184/11-4/204/8-4/174/12-4/204/8-4/164/13-4/204/8-4/154/14-4/204/8-4/14Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Any questions feel free to ask.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
cynbaz Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Thanks for all your assistance - I have decided that I was becoming a bit obsessed with Priceline bidding and I have now hired a 2 bedroom condo at Waikiki Sunset for the time as it all got a bit too hard. I think this forum is terrific and keep up the great work. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Happy to be of help, and thank you for letting us know what you decided. If you can cancel this reservation and re-book using Orbitz.com, the coupon code FABSAVE10 works for 10% off per night for this property during these dates - which would add up to quite a nice savings.Please use the site's Orbitz.com link if this idea is of interest. Link to comment
cynbaz Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks for this but I have booked directly with the owner at a good price. Link to comment
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