Priceline Hotel: 5* London (Mayfair-Soho) Grovenor House JW Marriott

[300rwhp]

Hello,

First off using information garnered from this site I have successfully gotten hotels in Portland and Florence. Of course I used the PRICELINE link.

Using info regarding successful bids and plans people have suggested on this site I have been trying to get a 5* in London for May 20-23. I started at $130 and am now up to $155. Without success.

This booking is for my aunt and her partner, they have not stayed in london so I think something nice would be great for them particularly a nice location.

The JW Marriot that people have been successful with would be perfect but I am not getting any luck.

Can you suggest a plan of attack or some tips. I have been doing the rebidding with other zones.

Alternatively what about 4* in a similar location to the JW Marriot in Mayfair.

Thanks for your help and input.

[MadFlyer]

I would try just a little higher. It seems to be either coming in at $130s range or in the $160s. Using my system I would guess a win at $164-166 or so. Option is to wait until closer in.

Remember that while many get the JW, the Marriott Park Lane, Hilton and Intercontinental Park Lane can all be possibilities.

Good Luck.

[300rwhp]

is there anything wrong with the hotels you mention?

[thereuare]

I started at $130 and am now up to $155. Without success.

I would try just a little higher. It seems to be either coming in at $130s range or in the $160s. Using my system I would guess a win at $164-166 or so. Option is to wait until closer in.

Based upon the above, do you want to try another $10-11 before lowering your star rating to 4*?

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

[300rwhp]

Does " we are working on your request" page signify anything? Sometimes I get it sometimes I do not. It always says wait about 15 mins and then click a button titled "check my request status"

[thereuare]

No, that message is insignificant. That's the "old" system... my theory is that if their system is backlogged and proccessing lots of requests, or if there is an electronic communication delay during the process, the old system kicks in order to give them more time to process your bid request.

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

[Romelle]

You might look at a couple hotel rack rates, for your dates and for the dates when others were successful in the $130 and $160 ranges. I'd guess you will see similarly high rack rates for your dates and the $160 other wins, whereas the rack rates will be lower for the $130 wins.

Hope something works for you pretty soon. I've spent a lot of time aiding and abetting my elderly aunts. It is time I'll never regret having spent.

Romelle

[300rwhp]

Got the JW Marriot Grosvenor House for $163 a night May 20-23

Used the PRICELINE links and thanks for you help.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received the hotel you were hoping for and at just a few dollars more than your previously rejected bids.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.