I took the bait. I received an email from Priceline with something to the effect of “Download our new Priceline iPhone app, book, and save $25.” Save even more money on Priceline? This was enough for me.
I downloaded the iPhone app, which is called Priceline Negotiator and decided to give it a try. So far, the verdict is out on whether this iPhone app is any good or not. In terms of usability, it is a bit clunky. Like the Priceline website itself, submitting a bid is somewhat labor intensive. There are many bits and pieces of information you need to provide. Your hotel zone, hotel class, price, as well as personal and credit card information. The Priceline Negotiator app is no different. In fact, I found it worse…
Here are the top 10 tips for Hotwire better bidding. Included in the top 10: how to reveal a Hotwire hotel before bidding, when to avoid booking your hotel on Hotwire, and tips to ensure you are always getting the lowest hotel rate possible when bidding on Hotwire.
Many vacationers looking for a high end hotel in Reno, Nevada will narrow down their hotel choice to just 2 hotels: The Peppermill or Atlantis Hotel in Reno. Both of these hotels are great, but here are some helpful tips to help you decide which hotel to stay at, the Atlantis or the Peppermill.
If you are staying at the Peppermill, you will want to be aware of the Annex attached to the hotel, which has rooms that are of lower quality. As for the hotel Atlantis, …
Travelling to Europe and using Priceline for your hotel? HotelDealsRevealed.com is please to release new Priceline hotel lists for select European cities. After several weeks of researching and gather data on what hotels are available on Priceline, the hotel lists are now being made available to use for better bidding for travel. Use the hotel lists before bidding for travel and for better bidding on hotels.
HotelDealsRevealed.com collects information from travellers who have actually used Priceline. Customers are willing to post their winning bid, and report how much they paid and reveal the hotel name. Thanks to Priceline forum members, we know much about the Westin Diplomat on Priceline.
(1) The Westin Diplomat is a 4 star hotel on Priceline.
(2) The hotel appears in the Hollywood bidding zone.
(3) The Westin Diplomat tends to go for between $100 and $120 per night, although we have seen it go for as low as $70 and as high as $140.
Bidding for travel has gained popularity over the last few years, and for very good reason. Travellers can save money on products such as hotels, car rentals and airline tickets. The biggest savings are in hotel reservations, where travellers can save sometimes 60% or more, but bidding for travel also has some risks associated with it. The most popular travel bidding sites are Priceline and Hotwire. Here are some strategies for how to rebid on Priceline and how to reveal the name of your hotel before making your purchase.