Priceline Hotel: 4* Vancouver (Granville Entertainment District) Sheraton Wall Centre

[Jackz]

Hi! I'm a new user to Priceline and Hotwire. I think I will go with Priceline... I don't know if Hotwire is better than Priceline? First question... Why do I need to use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links from your site to begin my travel purchases ? Okay... I need a room for 3 night in Vancouver Downtown for 2 adults from august 6th to august 9th. Non-Smoking if possible. We will spend 3 days before our cruise to Alaska. It's will nice to have a room near the harbour. This is our honeymoon :) !! We don't need the biggest hotel because our cruise will be our "luxury honey moon" We're from a small town in New-Brunswick and we are accustomed to our only hotel in the region (an super 8 hotel) but we want something more than just a super 8 :) I look at the hotel list for Vancouver Downtown ... All of these hotels are just great!!! Marriott Pinnacle, Metropolitan Hotel, Pan Pacific, Renaissance, Westin Bayshore , Pacific Palisades , Cascadia Hotel and Suites , Coast Plaza Suites. Can I get one of these type of hotel above 120 $. How do I start my bid ?

Thanks a lot!

[yellowdog]

Welcome to BetterBidding and congratulation :)

Why do I need to use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links from your site to begin my travel purchases?

To support the board and keep it as free resource.

I'm a new user to Priceline and Hotwire. I think I will go with Priceline... I don't know if Hotwire is better than Priceline?

If you're trying to target a specific property then HOTWIRE can often be a better option if you're successfully able to identify it based upon the star rating and amenities shown before your purchase... the trade-off is that HOTWIRE usually costs a little more than PRICELINE, so you need to decide what is most important to you for a given stay, the lowest possible price OR the ability to take an educated guess as to the property you may receive.

Also read this link: I've never used Priceline or Hotwire

Just remember. Hotel comes and goes on PRICELINE. You need to be willing to accept any hotel at the star level (or higher) you're bidding at.

If you would like to get help with a bidding strategy so please post your budget/night, zone(s) you're willing to stay in and the rating for the hotel.

I hope this helps.

Yellowdog.

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

[Jackz]

I'm ready to start bidding... I want a 3.5* in Downtown Vancouver for 2 adults to august 6th to august 9th. My budget is above 125 $ / night. Thanks

[thereuare]

At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones. 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.

(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)

Select 4* Downtown...

Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Downtown and re-bid zone4...

Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Downtown and re-bid zone5...

Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone4...

Bid $125

Any questions feel free to ask.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Jackz]

I don't understand the re-bid zones ...

So far, I try... Downtown Vancouver 4* for 65 $ and 70 $... Rejected... The same for a 3.5* ... Rejected for 65$ and 70$

And for the Granville Entertainment District... I try 75$ for a 3.5*... Rejected... I used your PRICELINE links.

[yellowdog]

Jackz

What is it you don't understand? Do you know how to determ your free zones?

Yellowdog.

PS. Thanx for using boards PRICELINE link

[Jackz]

Ok... Now I understand... :) So what will be a reasonable price to bid with priceline for Downtown Vancouver in this time of the summer?

Thanks

[thereuare]

Have you tried the strategy posted above? (NOTE: if not, as it appears you're new to re-bidding, it would be highly recommended you confirm your re-bid zones with the board before bidding)

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Jackz]

Ok... This is what i'm doing on priceline... I'm looking for a 3.5* and higher... And it doesn't bother if I'm in the area 4 or 5!

First bid = Area 4, 4*, 80 $

Second = Area 4 and 5, 4*, 85$

Third = Area 4 and 5 , 3.5 *, 90$

Fourth = Area , 5, 4 and 1, 3.5*, 95$

Fifth = Area 5,4,1 and 7, 3.5* 100 $

Is it good or I'm wrong :) ?

[thereuare]

Please repost using the zones NAMES, not numbers, as the numbers will change anytime a zone is added/removed/renamed, and this avoids confusion (and mistakes) for future readers who may follow this thread (as well as the time for us to lookup what zone5, zone4, zone1, etc. are.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Jackz]

Sorry!

First bid = Downtown Vancouver, 4*, 80 $

Second = Downtown Vancouver + Granville, 4*, 85$

Third = Downtown Vancouver +Granville, 3.5 *, 90$

Fourth = Downtown Vancouver + Granville +Downtown Vancouver South, 3.5*, 95$

Fifth = Downtown Vancouver + Granville +Downtown Vancouver South + North Vancouver, 3.5* 100 $

2 days after...

First bid = Downtown Vancouver, 4*, 100 $

Second = Downtown Vancouver + Granville, 4*, 105$ ... Accepted by Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

:)

Now I have to wait until the 6th of august !!!! :)

[AaronJB]

Certainly a terrific deal for this Vancouver property! Glad you are looking forward to your stay and are pleased with the result.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.