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fricksgirl · July 2011

I've been bidding on our hotel for next Sat in SF daily. My bids are around $85 and I've chosen 3 star and up. I can bid higher but like I said the other day I really want a good deal, and seems like from what you ladies said I can get one.

Looking at Union Square and Moscone/SOMA area. Embarcadero would be ok too.

I keep getting rejected. I'm not feeling the Shatner love (ha ha). Should I panick? Stay calm? Should I increase the price or wait it out?!? We're within a week and I don't want to get totally screwed and end up paying like $300 because we waited too long.

I kind of feel like waiting it out may pay off. Any experience? Thoughts?

NCSW · July 2011

Have you read about free rebids on BetterBidding.com? There is one zone in SF (Marina) that doesn't have any 3 start or up hotels, so you can use that zone to get one free rebid.

I, personally, wouldn't wait too long to book because it gets a little risky and the prices don't necessarily go lower as you get closer (though they could, of course.) So if it were me, I'd start increasing the bids a bit in an amount you're comfortable with.

I'm bidding on SF for later this month and from what I'm reading, prices are really up this year compared to last.

I'm trying to find some wins that match what you're looking for on the boards and I'll let you know what I find.

fricksgirl · July 2011

NCSW:
Have you read about free rebids on BetterBidding.com? There is one zone in SF (Marina) that doesn't have any 3 start or up hotels, so you can use that zone to get one free rebid.
I, personally, wouldn't wait too long to book because it gets a little risky and the prices don't necessarily go lower as you get closer (though they could, of course.) So if it were me, I'd start increasing the bids a bit in an amount you're comfortable with.
I'm bidding on SF for later this month and from what I'm reading, prices are really up this year compared to last.

I'm trying to find some wins that match what you're looking for on the boards and I'll let you know what I find.

Thanks, R. I did look at better bidding but it's kind of like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo to me. Tonight after the boys are asleep I'll go in and really check it out and increase my price a little bit. If you find anything juicy, let me know, either here or through FB. Thank you thank you!!!

fricksgirl · July 2011

Oooooooooooooooh I'm up to $115 and got a "check back in 15 minutes". That's good, right?!?!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKK

fricksgirl · July 2011

Ewwwwwwwwwwwww.

Sad

I got accepted at some place that looks less than fabulous and I paid $120.

Super ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Should have waited.

Oh well.

fricksgirl · July 2011

I can't claim buyer's remorse right?!?!

Can I call them?

Ew- it looks REALLY bad.

I effed this up. Sob.

NCSW · July 2011

Oh no!!!

I'd call and see what they'll do. I'm not sure.

fricksgirl · July 2011

WOW. I am NEVER using them again. The guy just hung up on me. This is so sad, we never get away and now we have to stay in this gross place. F^&*^.

NCSW · July 2011

Ah!! I feel so bad for recommending them.

I've never had a problem before.

fricksgirl · July 2011

I'm begging them to change it. I have a semi-nice guy on the line. OMG. He's put me on hold for 2 minutes.

omg omg omg omg omg omg

fricksgirl · July 2011

NCSW:
Ah!! I feel so bad for recommending them. I've never had a problem before.

Don't feel bad! I did it. Just feel bad bc yelp says this place is 2.5 stars, is totally basically just a room & a bed designed for business travelers. It's got plaid bedspreads. Eeeew. Several Yelp reviews about dirty bathrooms as well.

(Club Quarters in the Financial District. Priceline called it 3.5 stars.)

fricksgirl · July 2011

Well. I'm stuck.

It can't be that bad of a dump if Priceline calls it 3.5 stars, right?

Wow, DH is so mad at me for being on the phone trying to fix this. Can't win, I guess. 4 blocks from the Ferry Building and a mile away from the restaurant we are having dinner at... I can live with it I guess.

Never using them again though that's for sure! Hotwire all the way!

fricksgirl · July 2011

Ok, a LOT of people say they were also weary of this place and it way exceeded their expectations (tripadvisor). Plus it has a rooftop deck with a pretty sweet view for our Sunday morning Bloody Mary.

I'm going to stop being a brat and make the best of it. Wow that was a whirlwind!

Celyn · July 2011

FYI - I only ever bid on 4 star hotels in Priceline. Unless I really need a specific zone, I pick a zone that only has one or two 4-stars, so I know exactly what I'm getting. Start by only picking one zone, that way you can make multiple bids in a day by extending your zone each time you get rejected.

Dragonfly_Bride · July 2011

Ok, I'm laughing so hard now, because as I was reading your description of the place I was like, oh please, please don't be Club Quarters.... Because that's where dh & I are staying when we do an SF weekend next month

He picked it out, and it was within our budget, and it doesn't look too bad. Just not a cushy place, but it seems really accessible to lots of different places. Ok, I'll hope for the best for both of us.

OoSparkly · July 2011

In hopes to make you feel a bit better, I have stayed at Club Quarters for 2 nights on a business trip. It is actually a nice place with a decent sized room (for SF standards). Nothing fancy or romantic, but definitely not run down or cheap. Only problem I had was a noisy neighbor who made calls loudly in the middle of the night, but this was because it was an ajoining room so the noise traveled through the shared doors. I've had the same problem at other hotels that were fancier... no way around it really. On a positive note, I believe they have free wi-fi

fricksgirl · July 2011

Oh you guys. Thanks for your funny responses. I'm sure it is going to be just fine.

I certainly learned a lot about buying hotels online!!!!!! I'll let you know how it is Marisa!

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