Velvet Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I just price-bashed for the first time and my head is reeling.If you wanna party out-of-town and wanna save serious cash, get bashed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I love my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted November 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I love that you love your job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Doesn't have to be out of town my friend. I lived at the Dome in my town the past 2 weekends - in my town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I'm really uncomfortable with the name-your-own-price thing; I really want to select (and scope out) a hotel first, then decide if/whether I want it; I'm really particular when it comes to things like location and facilities (esp. breakfast). Buying blind kind of scares me, especially because Velvet, phorbesie and I are trying to co-ordinate our stays, and Velvet got a certain hotel, but I'm not sure I'll get the same one (especially because I'm staying longer: Friday night through Monday night vs. Sunday/Monday night).I'm at the point where it's asking me for my credit card info, after which I can click on the "buy" button. Somebody please tell me to go for it.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Brad - pick 3 star and bid $49 - even if you are in a different hotel, as long as you selected downtown, you will be close by, AND save a bunch of money, which you can spend on a lavish breakfast if you desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 By the way, here is the downtown hotel list for Priceline by star level:Toronto (Downtown)4* Hilton Toronto 4* Inter-Continental (on Bloor) 4* Inter-Continental (on Front Street West) (previously 3*) 4* Le Royal Meridien King Edward 4* Metropolitan Hotel4* Pantages Hotel4* Sheraton 4* Sutton Place 4* Westin Harbour Castle 3* Courtyard by Marriott 3* Delta Chelsea 3* Marriott Bloor Yorkville 3* Marriott Toronto Eaton Centre 3* Radisson Admiral Harbourfront3* Renaissance3* Strathcona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Well, it couldn't find anything. Should I increase my price to, say, US$59?Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 i got a room for the weekend at the 4-star Boston Sheraton for $80/night. Well below retail.Just go for it, you'll save money. And how good does that feel?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Something's wrong, because I put "59" in the price field, and clicked "Next", but it still thinks I mean US$49.00. Basher, any ideas? Should I go back to the start?Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 start again ands bid on a 4* for 59, then add 3* if it fails and lower your bid to $54. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 i want to live at the sky dome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I am moving in soon, and you missed your chance to party there 2 weekends ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 This sucks. I got in at the Crowne Plaza Don Valley, which is at f*cking 1250 Eglinton Ave. East, which is nowhere close to downtown. (I did it using 3* for US$54.00.) I'm seriously contemplating eating the charge and booking at Travelodge. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimafleck: the living legend. Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 can some one show me how to bash a hotel for montreal on NYE thats near the bell centre?2 roomsthanking you in advance,dima. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 i think bradm can walk you through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 what's the draw of the skydome?i mean, why do you want to party/hang out/spend money there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 yeah sorry basher i got into some legal trouble and stayed home. when you gonna come by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 This sucks. I got in at the Crowne Plaza Don Valley, which is at f*cking 1250 Eglinton Ave. East, which is nowhere close to downtown. (I did it using 3* for US$54.00.) I'm seriously contemplating eating the charge and booking at Travelodge. How is that downtown? Are you sure you selected 'Downtown' and not the option right above 'Don Valley'? If there is a way to appeal, I think you have excellent grounds. The map I posted shows their 'Don Valley' area, and your hotel is right in the middle. Sorry it worked out that way dude. They need a lesson. AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Fug. Thanks, AD. I don't know how it happened, but I guess the system thought I had specified "Don Valley" when I'm sure I specified "Downtown." I just got off the phone with Priceline, and they cancelled the reservation, at a charge of $100 ($25/night). If I re-enter the request, I can get $75 of that back. I'm not sure if I will or not. (I've booked with Travelodge, but I can cancel that right up to Friday, Dec. 1.)Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 fuck if your gonna stay there brad then just crash at my house, its not to far from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 fuck if your gonna stay there brad then just crash at my house, its not to far from therewhy did i think you live in Thornhill ?that hotel is around the corner from where I live..definately NOT downtown! In fact, it's the shits..eat the $100 and get out !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Brad - if you only had downtown selected no way do you get teh Don Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 i do but that hotel is less then 10 min up donmills from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 So how do I figure out a good range or bidding price? Say, for Montreal? And what do you get if I click Priceline through your link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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