Priceline Hotel: St Thomas USVI (STT): Need help bidding

[MrWalton]

I have looked through the forums and see that before, Priceline allowed bids for 3.5 and 4 star hotels in the USVI. Now, it seems they only have up to 1 - 3* and resorts. There are no offerings for 3.5 or 4* in any areas. For my dates (starting May 8th), I can book the Best Western Caribe for $98 if worse comes to worse.... but for slightly more money I would prefer a nicer place.

The bidding strategy I have used so far:

- Use link from this site

- Bid for St Thomas resorts

- Add free rebid at St Croix (they have no resorts)

So far I have gone up to $110, which is higher than the price people had previously gotten the Marriott. Hotwire shows 3.5* at $159, 3* at $179, and 4* at $297.

Any suggestions to strategy changes? I am willing to do 3* if it is a good 3*... but if it is similar quality to Best Western (2*), I'd rather just keep the cheaper, refundable (if 72 hours in advance) rate.

Thanks!

[AaronJB]

Rates do vary quite a bit by dates and what users were previously able to get a property for may not reflect what it requires for your dates. What would be your desired max budget for bidding on a resort?

Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[MrWalton]

I'm willing to go to $150 all-in (including tax and fees). I am just a little surprised / disappointed that the option to bid 3.5 or 4* on Priceline no longer exists. :)

I suppose I will keep raising the bid for St. Thomas Resort, then getting a free rebid on St. Croix until I hit my max.