storm82 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Posted February 24, 2010 I've never used Priceline before, and am looking for advice on bidding for April 22-24 in either the Downtown or FQ zones of New Orleans. My initial price thoughts were for a goal of about $50-$75 for 3* or better, although this is the first weekend of the Jazz Festival so I suspect that might not be enough. I'd definitely like to keep it under $100.
thereuare Posted February 25, 2010 Report Posted February 25, 2010 At the moment i think you're going to have to go to at least $100/nite.Based upon the discussion in your other Priceline New Orleans thread, and the higher rates for these dates, how do you want to start... do you want to try up to $100/nite for either zone for a 3* or better hotel?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
swag Posted February 25, 2010 Report Posted February 25, 2010 In past years, February and March have been the hardest times to bid for Jazzfest weekends. If you can live with the uncertainty, you'll probably do better waiting until the first or second weekend of April to bid.
storm82 Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Posted February 25, 2010 I think I'd like to try for Downtown first, then the FQ. I realize I may not be successful given swag's update, but I figure trying won't hurt. If it doesn't work out, I can try again closer to time.
thereuare Posted February 25, 2010 Report Posted February 25, 2010 At the 3* level you have TWO re-bid zones. Priceline Re-Bidding Explained(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 3* Downtown...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Downtown and re-bid zone2...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* French Quarter...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* French Quarter and re-bid zone2...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Downtown and French Quarter...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Downtown and French Quarter and re-bid zone2...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $100Any 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
soccerebel Posted March 22, 2010 Report Posted March 22, 2010 I think I'd like to try for Downtown first, then the FQ. I realize I may not be successful given swag's update, but I figure trying won't hurt. If it doesn't work out, I can try again closer to time.I have been trying for Downtown/FQ that weekend around the $70/night and have not been successful yet.
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