jc95035 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Posted March 30, 2010 I'm bidding for a Resort level room at the Ihilani for 8/13-8/21. I started with Ihilani and Diamond Head Area at $170. I increased my bid by adding additional zones (Executive Center, Honolulu Airport) without success. Each time the median retail price for Resort level hotel room was listed at $359. However, when I re-bid by adding Waikiki City Central, the median price went down to $209, even though Waikiki City Central does not include Resort level hotel. Can anyone explain why? Is there a "hidden" Resort hotel in this area, that PL is not showing? I have not re-bid by including Waikiki City Center.
thereuare Posted March 31, 2010 Report Posted March 31, 2010 The source of prices that PRICELINE is using to determine the retail price may have a Resort class hotel in this zone, but this property may not participate with PRICELINE's "Name Your Own Price". It could also have to do with the zone boundaries being different thru the 'retail' product vs. the 'name your own price' product. Regardless of the explanation, bidders should ignore the 'retail price' suggeested by PRICELINE as it's not meaningful in determining a bidding strategy.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.keep us updated as to your progress and let us know if we can be of help or offer a bidding strategy. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
jc95035 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Posted March 31, 2010 Can you comment on my strategy so far and offer any suggestions? I was hoping to get a winning bid at about $170/night.
thereuare Posted April 1, 2010 Report Posted April 1, 2010 My first comment would be that we don't see this zone bid very frequently, so i'll just ask that to make sure you've researched the area and that this is the zone you want to stay in.If this is your preferred zone, what is your maximum bid for this stay? How high have you already bid for a Resort in this zone?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
jc95035 Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Posted April 14, 2010 I've bid up to $190 without success. I'm willing to go as high as $200. Can you suggest a bidding strategy?
thereuare Posted April 14, 2010 Report Posted April 14, 2010 At the Resort level in this area 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.Select Resort Ilihani...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $192, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $198, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200Any 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
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