langleyfld Posted July 26, 2013 #1426 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Awesome "pizzalady" !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted July 27, 2013 #1427 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I know it's early, but I really wanted this hotel. Lowest price I could find was $190 pre-paid, so I saved a few bucks: 5* Coal Harbor Rate per night: $153.00 Tax recovery charges & fees: $36.58 Trip total: $189.58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLW0520 Posted August 2, 2013 #1428 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Priceline Bid date 08/01 2013 San Pedro Feb 28 2014 1 night Hotel Crowne Plaza 3.5 star Price $80 Taxes and Fees $19.51 Total $99.51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZDENNY Posted August 4, 2013 #1429 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Have never used priceline before so hame a couple questions. I tried a bid on priceline for San Pedro for $75 for 10/27/2013 on a 3.5 star which was not accepted. How long do I have to wait before re-bidding? What is recommended in amt to raise bid. I saw a few entries that were accepted with a bid of $75...It also asked me to put in another star level or new area neither of which I want to do as I am not arriving until later that day and wont be venturing far and this is area I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piepkorn Posted August 5, 2013 #1430 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Have never used priceline before so hame a couple questions. I tried a bid on priceline for San Pedro for $75 for 10/27/2013 on a 3.5 star which was not accepted. How long do I have to wait before re-bidding? What is recommended in amt to raise bid. I saw a few entries that were accepted with a bid of $75...It also asked me to put in another star level or new area neither of which I want to do as I am not arriving until later that day and wont be venturing far and this is area I want. I don't think there are any hotels in San Pedro with a 3 star rating other than Crowne Plaza and Doubletree....so I would not be uncomfortable with dropping the rating to 3, and re-submitting. (But I suggest you check first). If you change the area, it will put you north into Carson and Torrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usviking Posted August 5, 2013 #1431 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Have never used priceline before so hame a couple questions. I tried a bid on priceline for San Pedro for $75 for 10/27/2013 on a 3.5 star which was not accepted. How long do I have to wait before re-bidding? What is recommended in amt to raise bid. I saw a few entries that were accepted with a bid of $75...It also asked me to put in another star level or new area neither of which I want to do as I am not arriving until later that day and wont be venturing far and this is area I want. My two cents... I have stopped using the "FREE RE-BID" for San Pedro and wait the 24 hours to rebid only in Area 5 for 3.5 stars since I don't mind waiting. I like raising bids in $5 increments since it does not bother me if I lose out on saving just a few dollars. Before using Name Your Own Price, I do check pricing in the List View and the Express Deals. Several times for other cities I have found a satisfactory price without going through the bidding process. There are different philosophies regarding how far out one should begin bidding for hotels. Since I like everything is place as soon as possible, I generally start bidding at the time I make my cruise booking. Some make the case that you get better pricing the closer you are to the check-in date. I have held out increasing my bid until closer to check-in for other cities but always have a back-up cancellable reservation in place. For what it's worth, below is my history of winning bids (before taxes & fees) for 3.5* in San Pedro (Area 5). My recollection is that all my bids started at $65. bid on 06/28/11 for 12/07/11 (162 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $75 bid on 06/29/11 for 11/22/11 (146 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $75 bid on 09/20/11 for 02/17/12 (150 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $65 bid on 09/20/11 for 03/03/12 (165 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $65 bid on 07/03/12 for 10/27/12 (116 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $75 bid on 07/03/12 for 11/26/12 (146 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $75 bid on 10/01/12 for 01/01/13 ( 92 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $95 bid on 09/30/12 for 01/16/13 ( 92 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $95 bid on 05/20/13 for 10/04/13 (137 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $75 bid on 05/20/13 for 10/19/13 (137 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $75 bid on 05/20/13 for 03/31/14 (315 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $75 bid on 06/19/13 for 04/29/14 (314 days to check-in) winning Crowne Plaza at $75 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZDENNY Posted August 5, 2013 #1432 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Priceline Date: 8/5/13 Reservation: 10/27/13 Number of nights: 1 (pre-cruise) Hotel: Crowne Plaza Stars: 3 1/2 Area: San Pedro Winning Bid: $85 Taxes/Fees: $20.27 Total: $105.37 Websites pricing for this night was $148...W/tax = $171 First time using Priceline. Rejected my 1st bid of 75 on 8/4/13 but accepted 2nd bid of $85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted August 8, 2013 #1433 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Are Crowne Plaza and Doubletree in zone 3 or 5. I assumed 3 since its labeled San Pedro, but a previous post indicates they got Crowne Plaza in zone 5. Don't want to bid in the wrong zone, can some clarify. Thank you Debr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 8, 2013 #1434 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Are Crowne Plaza and Doubletree in zone 3 or 5. I assumed 3 since its labeled San Pedro, but a previous post indicates they got Crowne Plaza in zone 5. Don't want to bid in the wrong zone, can some clarify. Thank you Debr They are in zone 5 "San Pedro" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted August 9, 2013 #1435 Share Posted August 9, 2013 They are in zone 5 "San Pedro" When I just pulled up the page to bid it shows 3 as San Pedro and 5 as Port of Long Beach...what am I missing? Debr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usviking Posted August 9, 2013 #1436 Share Posted August 9, 2013 When I just pulled up the page to bid it shows 3 as San Pedro and 5 as Port of Long Beach...what am I missing? Debr What city did you enter for your initial search? Viewing Name Your Own Price using San Pedro, CA for the initial city search, I get six areas: 1- Long Beach 2- Long Beach Airport 3- Port of Long Beach 4- Rancho Palos Verdes 5- San Pedro 6- Torrance-Carson The Crowne Plaza and Doubletree are the popular 3.5 star hotels near the World Cruise Terminal in San Pedro and are located within Area 5 - San Pedro. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 9, 2013 #1437 Share Posted August 9, 2013 When I just pulled up the page to bid it shows 3 as San Pedro and 5 as Port of Long Beach...what am I missing? Debr Hmmm, not sure why your screen is different. On the name your price page, I put in San Pedro, CA as the city. I get the following: 1. Long Beach – detail map Best deal2 2. Long Beach Airport Area – detail map Best deal3 3. Port of Long Beach – detail map Best deal4 4. Rancho Palos Verdes – detail map Best deal5 5. San Pedro – detail map Best deal6 6. Torrance - Carson – detail map Select the San Pedro Area (regardless of the number), then the 3 1/2 stars, then your bid price. Good luck--let us know how it goes:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted August 9, 2013 #1438 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I wish I had kept my bidding info from two years ago when I got Crowne Plaza! Just tried again and this what I did and got ... 1st page . Entered Location . San Pedro, Ca and dates Clicked bid now and this is what appeared 1 . Long Beach 2 . Torrence 3 . San Pedro 4 . Long Beach Airport 5 . port of Long Beach 6 . Rancho Palos Verdes Why would I get a different page...now I'm too nervous to bid!! Debr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 9, 2013 #1439 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I wish I had kept my bidding info from two years ago when I got Crowne Plaza! Just tried again and this what I did and got ... 1st page . Entered Location . San Pedro, Ca and dates Clicked bid now and this is what appeared 1 . Long Beach 2 . Torrence 3 . San Pedro 4 . Long Beach Airport 5 . port of Long Beach 6 . Rancho Palos Verdes Why would I get a different page...now I'm too nervous to bid!! Debr Very strange. I tried it with three different browers and got the same thing with San Pedro being #5 each time. As long as you select San Pedro and 3 1/2 * you will be fine. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted August 9, 2013 #1440 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Very strange. I tried it with three different browers and got the same thing with San Pedro being #5 each time. As long as you select San Pedro and 3 1/2 * you will be fine. Go for it. Well, I gave it a try ... #3 . San Pedro .... Luckily my bid was not accepted. When I got the email stating my bid could not be accepted for LONG BEACH. Tomorrow I will try #5 at a very lowball price and see what the rejection says...so strange! Debr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 9, 2013 #1441 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Well, I gave it a try ... #3 . San Pedro .... Luckily my bid was not accepted. When I got the email stating my bid could not be accepted for LONG BEACH. Tomorrow I will try #5 at a very lowball price and see what the rejection says...so strange! Debr I agree, really stange. Why don't you call PriceLine and tell them what is going on. 877-477-5807 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted August 9, 2013 #1442 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I agree, really stange. Why don't you call PriceLine and tell them what is going on. 877-477-5807 I will, thanks for the number. Debr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 16, 2013 #1443 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Did you call Priceline? I am curious how you came out and if you got the Crowne Plaza in San Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted August 17, 2013 #1444 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Did you call Priceline? I am curious how you came out and if you got the Crowne Plaza in San Pedro. I got an email telling we that it didn't matter what the number was, just pick San Pedro. I also questioned when my bid was rejected it indicated "my bid could not be accepted for the Long Beach area". I was told San Pedro is in the long beach area. I am glad I have all the emails, so if I eventually have a bid accepted and its not in San Pedro, I will have some evidence of the info I was given. I've been bidding every 24 hours in San Pedro, which was a 4 one day, 3 another, 5 another. The Priceline person said the number on the left can change because they are always adding new areas....hum, really! I'll post if and when I get anything. Debr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbhummingbird Posted August 20, 2013 #1445 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Winning bid for Crowne Plaza in San Pedro was $85 for Feb. 1, 2014. Tried lower prices for several weeks and finally got it at $85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussanahrose Posted August 22, 2013 #1446 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Seattle Bid Date: 22 Aug 2013 Date: May 16, 2014 Number of nights: 1 Hotel: Mayflower Park hotel Rating: 3 1/2 stars Area: Pike Place Site: Priceline Price: $95.00 Taxes & Fees: $22.55 Total: US$117.55 per night :cool: (Tried $80 and $90 a few days ago but knocked back). Thanks to langleyfld and Pizzalady1, much appreciated !! :) Now have to do San Pedro, but better book the cruise first (LA to Shanghai on Sapphire Princess)! Edited August 22, 2013 by sussanahrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted August 23, 2013 #1447 Share Posted August 23, 2013 San Pedro, CA Bid date . August 22, 2013 Date of stay . Sunday, October 20, 2013 Number of nights . One Hotel . Crowne Plaza Rating . 3-1/2 Area . San Pedro Site . Priceline Price . $85 Tax & fees . $20.50 Total . $105.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 23, 2013 #1448 Share Posted August 23, 2013 San Pedro, CA Bid date . August 22, 2013 Date of stay . Sunday, October 20, 2013 Number of nights . One Hotel . Crowne Plaza Rating . 3-1/2 Area . San Pedro Site . Priceline Price . $85 Tax & fees . $20.50 Total . $105.50 Yea, glad you got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debr Posted August 23, 2013 #1449 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Yea, glad you got it! Thanks! I knew $85 was the magic number from what others had posted. I played the $1.00 game for a few days, but today decided I better stop playing and get it booked! Debr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy2tone41 Posted August 29, 2013 #1450 Share Posted August 29, 2013 PricelineDate: Friday, July 26, 2013 Number of nights: 1 (pre cruise) Hotel: The Edgewater Stars in bid: 4 star (or higher) Area: Seattle, WA Winning Bid: $195 Taxes & Service Fees: $38.53 Coupon (5% off): summer (saved $9.75) Total Price: $223.78 I'd been bidding twice daily for the last few weeks...still feel like it's expensive, but keep reminding myself that it IS a "big city" and saw that there's some music festival going on that same weekend. There were a ton of hotels with no vacancy, so am very happy to have this off of my to-do list. Seattle is generally quite expensive in the summer, but I think you could have gotten the price down if you waited until next May to book. Great hotel though, and a fantastic location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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