Priceline Bidding Advice

blindman

PJB wrote: »

Hotwire is coming back as over twice the price of priceline, ie: over $250.

With Priceline, is it normally cheaper to book via the US site or is there no difference. I ask as all the prices on betterbidding are (obviously) in $.

What hotels were coming up on Hotwire? If the rates were about $250 then maybe the Priceline rates will be almost that high.

I have found that there is virtually no price difference between the US or the UK site.

As I say in my guide stick with the UK site unless you want to use the "add a night" feature which only occurs on the US site.

PJB

Thanks again Blindman

According to Batterbidding the Moevenpick can be had for about $250 dollars incl. taxes etc. for 2 nights (i know i need 3 but only price in BB is for 2). Hotel looks really nice on Tripadvisor.

I am aware that it is not Central but it is only 10-15 minute walk from the centre, and even quicker by cab!

Any thoughts and comments regarding the Moevenpick would be greatly appreciated, ta

PJB

Just checked Hotwire again and found this for $437:

Details for your 4-star hotel in Amsterdam South



Hotel Details

Check in:
silkCheckInDate:Thu, Sep 18, 2008

Check out:
silkCheckOutnDate:Sun, Sep 21, 2008

Hotel name:
Hotwire Hotel Supplier


Ratings Guide
Our 4-star hotel suppliers include:
Intercontinental, Hyatt, Omni, plus other top brands and quality hotels.
When do I learn the hotel's name?

per room
per night
silkPricePerRoomPerson:$129




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About This Deal

What you'll get:

• A room in a quality name-brand or trusted independent hotel
• A location that works for you
• Star ratings you can trust
• The lowest price anywhere, guaranteed

Why you'll save:

• Top hotels use Hotwire to fill their unsold rooms.
• By allowing our hotel suppliers to remain anonymous, we negotiate rates significantly lower than what you'll find on other travel sites!
• Once you book your room, we immediately confirm your reservation and show you the hotel's complete information, including its name and exact location.
• You can't get a refund or change this reservation once your purchase is complete.

Hotel Amenities


Smoke Free Rooms
Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.



Fitness Center
Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.




Restaurant(s)
Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.



Business Center
Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.




High-speed Internet Access
Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.







Customer Reviews


Traveler Rating(4.0 out of 5)
What's this?
Based on:
60+ customer reviews

Last Reviewed:
August 2008






Area Information

When do I learn the hotel's exact location?


Amsterdam South area map


Please anyone help me to ID and with a bidding strategy.
Thanks

PJB

blindman wrote: »

IMHO
With the new 24hour period lockout personally I’d stick with using the UK site, each to his own.

AND:

Easy Way
Register with Betterbidding and ask for a strategy, give the information required.
If you do ask for help then please support the site to help keep it going by bidding through their affiliate links.

Blindman

Is it possible to link through betterbidding to the UK sites? I would prefer to support the site but get put through to American site only!

Thanks

PJB

Further to post 64 i should add that i want to avoid the Gand Hotel K, thanks

marko4ever25

PJB wrote: »

Further to post 64 i should add that i want to avoid the Gand Hotel K, thanks

can anyone give me advice on booking a twin room new york from 2nd to 9th april o9 via priceline

PJB

marko4ever25 wrote: »

can anyone give me advice on booking a twin room new york from 2nd to 9th april o9 via priceline

Don't know why you quoted me but see biddingfortravel and better bidding, links above. There seems to be alot for US of A so should get plenty of info there, good luck!

PJB

PJB

I made CCMQ 4* bid for £55 ($98) and got counter offer of £99 ($176) i using .co.uk site.
Wife made initial bis as above for £65 ($116) and got same counter offer.
I changed to CCMQ and North and bid £68 ($121) and this was refused.
Would not let Wife bid again.


Any thoughts and suggestions sought please.

Thanks

blindman

PJB wrote: »

Blindman

Is it possible to link through betterbidding to the UK sites? I would prefer to support the site but get put through to American site only!

Thanks

No it's not.

blindman

PJB wrote: »

Just checked Hotwire again and found this for $437:

Details for your 4-star hotel in Amsterdam South
Hotel Details
Check in:
Thu, Sep 18, 2008 Check out: Sun, Sep 21, 2008 per room per night :$129

Hotel Amenities
Smoke free
Fitness Center
Restaurant(s)
Business Center
High-speed Internet Access


Customer Reviews


Traveler Rating(4.0 out of 5)
60+ customer reviews Last Reviewed: August 2008

Please anyone help me to ID

Check My Hotwire guide for how to do this.

and with a bidding strategy.

There is no bidding strategy for Hotwire, the price you see is what you pay (+ taxes)

Thanks

The Hotwire Hotel could be the

4* Holiday Inn Amsterdam De Boelelaan