1 night layover at LAX, bidding on Priceline
Mar 3, 2015, 7:44 pm
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1 night layover at LAX, bidding on Priceline
I have read the tips here and on various websites, and I think I have a good grasp. I am also dyed in the wool CHEAP and the idea of spending even 50 bucks for a fleabag hotel makes me want to bring a sleeping bag and head for the smokers lounge (I DON'T SMOKE...)
Most websites claim victory for getting a 120 dollar room for 80 bucks. I see the value in that. I just want something really CHEAP!
I have bid 60 dollars for 1 star room for 1 night in late March. Most websites will get me the Motel 6 for 75~ish.
I have never had a successful bid in infrequent forays into priceline "name your price"
Most websites claim victory for getting a 120 dollar room for 80 bucks. I see the value in that. I just want something really CHEAP!
I have bid 60 dollars for 1 star room for 1 night in late March. Most websites will get me the Motel 6 for 75~ish.
I have never had a successful bid in infrequent forays into priceline "name your price"
Mar 3, 2015, 8:30 pm
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I have read the tips here and on various websites, and I think I have a good grasp. I am also dyed in the wool CHEAP and the idea of spending even 50 bucks for a fleabag hotel makes me want to bring a sleeping bag and head for the smokers lounge (I DON'T SMOKE...)
Most websites claim victory for getting a 120 dollar room for 80 bucks. I see the value in that. I just want something really CHEAP!
I have bid 60 dollars for 1 star room for 1 night in late March. Most websites will get me the Motel 6 for 75~ish.
I have never had a successful bid in infrequent forays into priceline "name your price"
Most websites claim victory for getting a 120 dollar room for 80 bucks. I see the value in that. I just want something really CHEAP!
I have bid 60 dollars for 1 star room for 1 night in late March. Most websites will get me the Motel 6 for 75~ish.
I have never had a successful bid in infrequent forays into priceline "name your price"
Mar 4, 2015, 7:58 am
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Would definitely help to know what night you need a room for.....
Mar 4, 2015, 8:10 am
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Yeah, I'll 3rd that request for specific night. I looked at random "late March" dates on Kayak, and saw rates starting at $44. Actually lower, but I figured you might not want the hostels?
Did you check Hotwire and Priceline Express? Sometimes those deals will beat what you can do via bidding. Not often, but it happens.
Romelle
Did you check Hotwire and Priceline Express? Sometimes those deals will beat what you can do via bidding. Not often, but it happens.
Romelle
Mar 15, 2015, 11:01 pm
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A rule of thumb would be that via bidding, you can knock 10-15% off of the best price on HW or PL Express Deals, for the same place.
Mar 15, 2015, 11:10 pm
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