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JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,724
edited March 2010 in Given To Fly (live)
Anybody get any good hotel rates from Priceline for the upcoming shows?

If so, it may be cool if you can mention the $bid, area, dates, rating stars & radii, etc.

You'd think that someone smart enough to know the meaning of "radii" wouldn't need to be a bargain hunter, but not the case here!

I always get a bit of a gambling thrill when I bid.
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Also, list search criteria including stars and radius.

    :)
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
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  • GrandmaGrandma Posts: 259
    I'm going to try for NY hotels - right now priceline is showing what recent winning bids for different star ratings/areas are which is unusual and helpful. I suspect the prices get better as the dates get closer, but I'm not a huge gambler.
    I'll let you know what I get. Used priceline before successfully for San Francisco hotels. Gotten 4 star for $120 there. Also in Chicago - about the same.
    For San Diego in Oct the 10C had a great deal for a local hotel. I see they're doing the same for Europe - maybe there will be some deals coming for the East Coast.
  • marcPJfanmarcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 841
    edited March 2010
    KC 5/3 - I bid up to $60 for a 4 star in downtown. Got the Phillips. Price through hotel's website was $139.
    St Louis 5/4 - I bid up to $45 for a 3.5 star in downtown. Got the Sheraton. Price through Sheraton.com was $143.
    Columbus 5/6 - I bid up to $50 for a 4 star in downtown. Got the Westin. Price through Westin.com was $79.
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  • pearljamnewfpearljamnewf Posts: 233
    Thanks for this thread, keep it up with more "wins" I might go this route for my hotels in Cleveland and Buffalo. Hope I can land something around $60. that'd be an unexpected savings.
  • logan5ivelogan5ive Dallas, TX Posts: 500
    any other KC deals out there?
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  • pray for mojopray for mojo Posts: 117
    Joe, what's up dude?

    Try www.betterbidding.com

    It's an awesome site for figuring out Hotwire and Priceline deals. People list what they got, and if you use Hotwire, it pretty much narrows down what hotel you will be staying at before you buy.
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,724
    pray for mojo wrote:
    Joe, what's up dude?

    Try http://www.betterbidding.com

    It's an awesome site for figuring out Hotwire and Priceline deals. People list what they got, and if you use Hotwire, it pretty much narrows down what hotel you will be staying at before you buy.


    Whats shakin' ? You going to any shows?

    I've used Betterbidding.com For Cleveland, there are only four 4-star hotels downtown, so using Priceline is pretty safe. I got 2 nights at the Renaissance for $66/night.
  • pearljamnewfpearljamnewf Posts: 233
    pray for mojo wrote:
    Joe, what's up dude?

    Try http://www.betterbidding.com

    It's an awesome site for figuring out Hotwire and Priceline deals. People list what they got, and if you use Hotwire, it pretty much narrows down what hotel you will be staying at before you buy.

    Thanks for the site. Just checked it out. Pretty decent assist there.
  • keeponrisinkeeponrisin Posts: 110
    $59 bid + fees = $75.74
    Cleveland (downtown)
    5/9/10
    Hilton Garden Inn
    1100 Carnegie Avenue
    44115
    -
    Close to Quicken Loans arena
    3-5 stars
    -
    booked on 3/17
  • KidcloudkickerKidcloudkicker Posts: 414
    This site is also a pretty good resource...

    http://www.biddingfortravel.com
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  • rssesqrssesq Fairfield County Posts: 3,299
    logan5ive wrote:
    any other KC deals out there?

    this guy got a great deal for Pearl Jam fans.

    $79 for a room that costs $219. the original thread is in the "scored kc"



    Re: Scored for KC

    Postby As the Earth to the Sun » 17 Mar 2010 08:45
    As promised, here is our official link to book with the group rate at the Westin. :mrgreen:

    http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGrou ... &key=9A136
  • yooperpjyooperpj Posts: 313
    keeponrisin wrote:
    $59 bid + fees = $75.74
    Cleveland (downtown)
    5/9/10
    Hilton Garden Inn
    1100 Carnegie Avenue
    44115
    -
    Close to Quicken Loans arena
    3-5 stars
    -
    booked on 3/17
    I tried for this and ended up with the Radisson Cleveland - Gateway.
    I think it is becuase I had the 8th and the 9th.
    Oh Well, Both are nice because they are super close but the Hilton Garden has a pool!
  • pray for mojopray for mojo Posts: 117
    Joe,

    I'm going to both nights in New York. I couldn't miss seeing my 2nd favorite band open up for my favorite band.

    Haven't gotten any travel arrangements yet though, so any info is appreciated from the board.

    Yeah, I love that site for Hotwire and Priceline.

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  • griz333griz333 Posts: 78
    Columbus 5/6 - I bid up to $58 for a 3 star in downtown. Got the Hyatt Regency Columbus (they upgraded to a 3.5 star). Price through Hyatt.com was $153. Right next to Nationwide Arena.
  • yooperpjyooperpj Posts: 313
    griz333 wrote:
    Columbus 5/6 - I bid up to $58 for a 3 star in downtown. Got the Hyatt Regency Columbus (they upgraded to a 3.5 star). Price through Hyatt.com was $153. Right next to Nationwide Arena.
    I just did this exact same thing and got the Residence Inn by Marriott.
  • Brain of mJBrain of mJ Posts: 786
    Great idea for a post. Priceline is the way to go for getting hotels for shows.
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