Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Hi, now that you have all all helped me with DD#1's vacation planning DD#2 is planning a quick DLR trip this summer before their passes expire. They were thinking of trying Priceline but were wondering if I knew anything about Hotwire or another such site. So I am again turning to LPers In March they ended up over by Knotts in a what she called sketchy motel. They are college students so $$ is important but they also want a safe place. Suggestions?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss With either Priceline or Hotwire, you can select the rating of the hotel and the general area, but you don't know exactly what hotel you will get until you commit to buy. Hotwire shows you the price up-front, while Priceline asks you to submit a bid. You might get a slightly better deal with Priceline, but you have to know how to use that system to your advantage. For a detailed explanation of that process, read the hotel FAQ at biddingfortravel: <a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/" target="_blank">http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/</a>
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thank you! I skimmed through the link and it looks really helpful. I'm sending the link to her as well as putting it in my bookmarks
Originally Posted By LuLu Actually there are 2 different ways to use Priceline, 1 is by bidding and the other is similar to Hotwire, with a price stated up front but you don't know the exact hotel. Bidding can get you a better price if you are willing to read up and learn how to "work the system" and/or start by bidding low and be patient to rebid after the required time. Stick with 3 star and up and you should be fine. The price savings are much greater in those categories, too.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Goes to show just how long it has been since I used Priceline. I'd forgotten that they added many other features in order to stay competitive.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thanks LuLu The last time they used Priceline a friend bid for them and they ended up at the Hilton for something like $49. They are ready to give it a try themselves.
