Priceline Hotel: 4* London (Mayfair-Soho) The Grand at Trafalgar Square

I am new to better bidding. Can someone make a recommendation for PRICELINE - is this too far ahead since it is not until May of next year. Would like to stay around South Kensington - or central london for under $125 per night. Is this doable for that time of year??

I am new to better bidding. Can someone make a recommendation for priceline - is this too far ahead since it is not until May of next year. Would like to stay around South Kensington - or central london for under $125 per night. Is this doable for that time of year??

It is quite a ways out, but I did bid 7 months out several years ago for a London hotel and got it. Actually, I thought I was low-balling and just learning how to bid. Surprised me when the bid went through.... Be careful. It worked fine, but I did have to scramble to cover the 10 day credit card charge a lot earlier than I had planned.

I checked the calendar of wins (above on this page) and all that was out there for the first couple weeks in May was a Bangkok win.

Figure out which areas you want and start low and slow. Hotwire actually has a 4* Kensington next May for $139, which suggests you should be able to get something for your budget. (Priceline tends to be a little bit lower than Hotwire - usually.)

You didn't mention the star level you'd like to get, or your actual dates? I just randomly picked May 4-10.

Hotels can add rooms to the Priceline inventory at any time, so even if you aren't successful right away do keep trying. But don't push up too high this early. You can always do that later.

I'm just a member, but if you'd like specific bidding advice do come back with actual dates, desired star level and areas and one of the experts will help you further.

Nobody knows what the impact of the newest Travel Advisory will be yet. It could bring hotel rates down. Maybe.

And then there is currency exchange rate fluctuation. That could send prices in US dollars either way.

Romelle

Can someone make a recommendation for PRICELINE - is this too far ahead since it is not until May of next year.

Would like to stay around South Kensington - or central london for under $125 per night. Is this doable for that time of year??

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

Would like a 4*

Sorry I was not clear about dates - May 16 for 4 nights 4* for around $130 or so.

I think you have a decent chance at 4* for ~$130.

If you're ready to bid let us know which zone(s) you're willing to accept (by PRICELINE name) and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

Thank you for your assistance. We would like to stay in #5 Kensisngton - EarlsCourt but would be fine in Chelsea-Knightsbridge (#2) or Notting Hill (#8) or Mayfair - Soho (#7). Going to see Roger Waters at the O2 and Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall.

Thanks again for your assistance and oh, I am new to this - how do I know when there is a reply and how do I get back easily to this thread??

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To bid for this stay, at the 4* level you have ONE 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 4* Kennsington...

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

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

Select 4* Chelsea...

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

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

Select 4* Notting Hill...

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

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

Select 4* Mayfair...

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

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

Select 4* Kennsington and Chelsa...

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

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Notting Hill and Mayfair...

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

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Kennsington and Mayfair...

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

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

Select 4* Notting Hill and Chelsa...

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

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

Select 4* Kennsington and Notting Hill...

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

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Chelsea and Mayfair...

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

Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Kennsington and Notting Hill and Chelsea...

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

Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Kennsington and Notting Hill and Mayfair...

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

Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Kennsington and Notting Hill and Chelsea and Mayfair...

Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $130

Any quesitons 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.

Fantastic!!! I can't believe it. Got the Grand at Trafalgar Square for $80.00 per night. never heard of it but how bad can a 4* be in Mayfair????

Thank you so much!!!!

Just worked the strategy suggested and got 4* mayfair - The Grand at Trafalga Square for only $80 per night. I am so excited. Thank you - better bidding.

Congratulations on your success... GREAT deal!

Glad to see you're thrilled with the results and looking forward to your stay.

Thank you for sharing your results with the board.

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

Enjoy your stay.