[jrwessling]

2.5* Holiday Inn Express in Florida City for two nights at $91/night. Total cost = $182 + $33.8 (taxes & fees) = $215.78.

Bid strategy: Found two 2.5* hotels in the area on the Internet. Websites had the Holiday Inn Express for $122/night and the Hampton Inn for $159/night. There is only one zone in this area, so only had one shot a night if I wanted the 2.5*. Ending up having to bid over seven nights. Tried low-ball bids early on, knowing I had some time -- none accepted. Tonight was going to be my last bid -- I was at my self-imposed limit. If not accepted, was going to book the Travelodge for $99/night. Overall pleased with the rate, although probably the closest I have paid percentage wise to the full rate. Not a lot of options in the area and some of the 2* hotels did not look good so didn't want to go that route.

Bid history by days:
1) $37
2) $40
3) 46
4) 61
5) 76
6) 82
7) 91 --> Accepted

Used the PRICELINE link provided through this website.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

While this may have been the closest you've had to pay vs. a conventional booking... it sure beats the Travelodge for just about the same price!

Glad to see you're happy with the results and this will work for your needs.

Thank you for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding and sharing your results with the board, helping us add this property to the Priceline Hotel List.

Have a great stay.