Priceline

BacSi · Post by **BacSi** » Fri 8th Jan 2010 06:37 pm

"got the Nh Amsterdam Centre by the Leidseplein for $79."

A great price for that hotel. But right now that hotel is going for $10-11 cheaper as far as a winning bid. Although once you add in the tax and fee you are back up to $79.

Virtually everyone I see at TA is getting that hotel for $68 and $69 as far as a bid.

blackshore · Post by **blackshore** » Sat 9th Jan 2010 09:50 am

BacSi wrote: the Bilderberg Garden Hotel is also a 5 star and not a 4.

We got this for £60 a night for 27/28 December a week before

Nice place, although a bit out of town (on a tram line though)

Lion King · Post by **Lion King** » Sat 9th Jan 2010 01:10 pm

which one of the sites to use?
priceline.com your bid is in US$ or
priceline.co.uk your bid is in £

Is the best site to use pl.com to take advantage of the low US$??

BacSi · Post by **BacSi** » Sat 9th Jan 2010 01:50 pm

Lion King as far as we can tell you get the same price at either site....PL.com or UK. Only difference is figuring that exchange rate when you bid. You may be bidding in pounds but PL sees it as US $$$.

But something I should have mentioned. Those sites like betterbidding make it on people placing their bids thru their links. (not sure if you get PL.com or can get the UK site for PL also)

But its a good service and worth a try to do this. It cost you nothing and it keeps them in business. And they provide a great service.

BacSi · Post by **BacSi** » Sat 9th Jan 2010 01:53 pm

Lion King based on where you live I believe it will be the UK site that you will need to use.

Although I have read where those outside the US and Canada have figured out a way to use the US site. Just no reason to that I can see.

Lion King · Post by **Lion King** » Sat 9th Jan 2010 03:31 pm

Very helpful info.
what to start bidding for a 4* hotel in city centre april 1-5? Im thinking 42£.
How much are tax and fees? Is the 5 % city tax inc?

Saxon · Post by **Saxon** » Mon 11th Jan 2010 12:35 pm

For a 4 star hotel in the centrum zone, £42-£43 should get you a winning bid. If not, just increase your bid by £1 per day. You'll have to pay about another £5 in taxes and charges (including city tax) so it will total about £48 per night.
It's highly likely that you will get the nh Amsterdam Centre on the southern edge of Leidseplein. A fine, comfortable hotel with modern decor and amenities. Be sure to ask for a smoking room, I don't know what their attitude is towards cannabis but I just smoke out of an open window when I stay there and haven't had any problems.
Good luck with your bids.

GreenockHashSucks · Post by **GreenockHashSucks** » Fri 15th Jan 2010 12:18 pm

I used priceline.co.uk for my three day trip over in February. NH Amsterdam Centre £44 per night. Can't grumble with that....

evergrey1968 · Post by **evergrey1968** » Fri 15th Jan 2010 01:54 pm

GreenockHashSucks wrote:I used priceline.co.uk for my three day trip over in February. NH Amsterdam Centre £44 per night. Can't grumble with that....

Friends rate for employees is about £50 so that's pretty good.

Lion King · Post by **Lion King** » Sun 17th Jan 2010 01:44 pm

Got the 4 * Moevenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre (GBP £49/night).
Been bidding for a week started at £42.
Good deal if you compare with the prices on their website. Cheaper than the apartment ive booked. Im happy
Looks like they only have non-smoking rooms

Anyone stayed here??

SHIVA 11 · Post by **SHIVA 11** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 02:26 pm

moevenpick is a lovely hotel you will like it only grumbles you get are that it is a bit of a walk to the centrum.However they do provide a complimentry shuttle bus to central station so no worries enjoy your stay thats a excellent price

Saxon · Post by **Saxon** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 03:55 pm

Lion King wrote:Got the 4 * Moevenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre (GBP £49/night).

Is that price including the taxes/fees? Or do they have to be added to that price?

Lion King · Post by **Lion King** » Mon 18th Jan 2010 04:35 pm

im staying 4 nights. 4 x £ 49=196 + tax and fees(including VAT) £ 30 = £226
Might have paid a few pounds too much but it was my first time bidding on a hotel.
Yeah i know the moevenpick is located on the 'wrong' side of the station with no coffeshops close by.
I have hoped to get the nh amsterdam centre on leidseplein with smoking rooms but thats a part of deal with pl you cant choose your hotel only the rating.

treetop · Post by **treetop** » Mon 25th Jan 2010 12:24 pm

I made the same error with the bidding. Bid 55 pounds and got the Moevenpick as well. First time ever using that priceline feature. Wish I'd read this thread beforehand!
Still it is a great deal for that hotel/time of year. The cheapest price on any other 'normal' hotel booking price was 3x more expensive.

I wonder how low a 3 star hotel can be purchased for?

BacSi · Post by **BacSi** » Mon 25th Jan 2010 01:10 pm

"I wonder how low a 3 star hotel can be purchased for?"

As far as PL I would forget a 3 star. At least in AMS.

AMS is just not a PL 3 * city as far as bidding.

Its either a 4 or a 5 as far as any decent action.