Hi,<BR><BR>I would like to bid on a hotel, and I would like to know if anyone has had an experience with it. <BR><BR>Any recommendations/guidance would be greatly appreciated.<BR><BR>

Guess I should add a few more details! I would like to bid on a 4* hotel in Victoria on Priceline. The Empress is the only one that shows up on their user rating list.<BR><BR>Has anyone used priceline to bid on a 4* hotel for about $100 with any luck?<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>

I saw on the US thread that you were unsuccessful with this bid once. Of course if you have time you can try again in 72 hours, but you can also consider Hotwire which operates similarly to Priceline but tells you a price and the amenities (but not the hotel). Check out www.betterbidding.com for more details.

Did you get a hotel Celianne? If successful, which one?

Ronda,

No, I decided to wait until closer to the time I will be there (July 9 - 11). I've been checking the biddingfortravel site, but so far haven't seen anything.

Celiaanne

FYI I purchased the Vancouver Entertainment book which also has Victoria Hotels but not attractions or restaurants. I called the Empress and was told the room rate for a standard room was $179 US and the room rate with the Entertainment card was $161 US. The book advertises &quot;50% off RACK room rates&quot; so the gal told me although $161 is not 50% off current room rate, it is 50% off rack rate.

She asked me if I had any other discounts and I told her AARP. She came back with a room rate of $125. She also asked me if it was a special occasion and I told her an early wedding anniversary (which it is) hoping they might upgrade us once we arrive.

Hi.Having stayed at The Empress &amp; knowing their self image I'm surprised they are anywhere near a bidding system.It depends on what you are looking for,a cooky cutter type establishment with all the hype or something more realistic.Greater Victoria has many good quality Motels/hotels offering value.Try Travel.bc.ca.... Malahat Bungalows is one that comes to mind.Good Luck...