ToddJ

I just got done trying the strategy above. Bids were not accepted on the 3* Looking at the strategy above, I continued my bidding on only the 4* hotels. I was able to rebid and got it up to $135 without success. I wanted to stop there for the moment and get opinions. Forget the $250 limit. I'm getting a hotel no matter what. :) I should have some rebids I can do on the 4* still tonight if that looks to be the best way to go. The only other option I have been looking at is Lake Union, but I don't know how easy it is to get to downtown and back again with 4 kids. Thanks again.

Lets try the Priceline route for a 3* Downtown and see what happens. Thanks to everyone for being so helpful. I did talk to the wife and she was actually ok with the 3.5* room if we don't have any success via priceline. This is kind of fun and could get addicting. :)

I will be using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to bid.

My best guesses for the Hotwire hotels are:

2.5*: Sixth Avenue Inn

3.5*: Silver Cloud Hotel Stadium

Are you familiar with the mechanics of Priceline bidding, and with the concept of Priceline re-bidding?

I am familiar with it. I have been reading the FAQ and other items on the forums. I think I am ready to try it out. :)

The 250 would be for 2 rooms. I might push that out if the 3.5* was quite a bit nicer, but am hoping I don't have to. I wasn't sure if I took these and tried Priceline that I might be able to get the price down.

Travel Dates: Aug 7th, 1 night, 2 rooms (traveling with 2 adults, 4 children)

Prefer: Seattle Downtown, but ok with Lake Union. Something with Access to Pike Place.

Budget: Around $250.00

Hotwire listing:

2.5* hotel in Downtown - Pike Place

$116.00

Fitness, Restaurant, Laundry, High Speed Internet Access

3.5* hotel in Downtown - Pike Place

$169.00

No Smoking, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business, Laundry, High Speed Internet

Any other ideas such as PRICELINE bids would be appreciated. I am fairly new to HOTWIRE / PRICELINE.

Thanks in advance. -Todd