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It took 3 attempts (using other locations that didn't have 3.5 star hotels) but eventually I got a 3.5 star hotel in the Fishermans Wharf area.

With tax, it comes to $111.89

I HAVE been using that link of yours which redirects to Priceline.

Are you able to tell me what $$ amount I must bid to win it?

Robert

24 hours later I tried $55 and then $65. Still a no go. :-(

I tried getting a 3-star hotel at SeaTac for the one night, first at $45, and then again at $50 using Kirkland as a secondary because it doesn't have any 3-star hotels.

No go.

Will try again in 24 hours.

I never have a maximum bid per say. I just roll with it and see what happens.

2011-07-26 Update: I just tried $85 for Palo Alto for the same dates. No go. Then added Mountain View, keeping the bid at $85. No go. :-(

Tried booking a room for August 8 - 11. Started at $75. Rejected. Unlike many other locales, there are no sub-regions with only 2.5 stars or less so I'll have to wait 24 hours and try again. :-(

Tried for $60 for a 4-star in the Westminster-Broomfield area of Denver. No go. The system asked me to rebid immediately for $75. From past experience I've learned to not do this and instead go back and bid again using an additional area that doesn't have any 4-star hotels. I was successful for $70 and got the Westin Westminster.

P.S. I already have my PRICELINE & HOTWIRE links preset to include the reference to your site

Just booked a 3-star hotel at SeaTac for April 13 - 15. Initially bid $46 per night and got it ... at the DoubleTree.

Robert

P.S. This time I remembered to go to PRICELINE through your site first!

I've consistently seen a 4* hotel in Redondo Beach that I assume is the Portofino. Watching it the past week the rate has varied between $110 - $127. Tonight it's at $124.

Thanks for the speedy replies. I think I'm going to stick with hotwire then because its important I stay in Redondo Beach.

The final question I have is regarding the 4* Portofino Hotel. I see based on the history that people were able to book this property using Hotwire. When I go to the website, no 4* hotels are listed. Do some places hold back inventory until the last minute? Or do prices rarely drop?

I'm wondering if I should book the 3.5* and be done with it now, or if I should wait a little bit to see if I can get the 4*?