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I'll check that and follow up, but wanted to note that as of today the Palomar is no longer a Kimpton property and is named Hotel Zelos.

Can't believe I forgot to include the ammenities: Pet friendly, smoke-free, fitness center, restaurant(s), business center, internet access, spa

I used the HOTWIRE link here to book this hotel. Pretty happy in light of rates for the Union Square area this time of year.

Thanks for reminding me to update. It's the HI Express San Diego Seaworld Beach Area

I was targeting the Sommerset Suites in the Hillcrest-Balboa Park zone and added this zone for a rebid, taking a gamble that if my bid was accepted we might end up at the previously reported Best Western Blue Sea Lodge. Original bid was for 10/15-10/19 and once I ended up at this property I added the two preceeding weekend nights at the same rate.

I put in a last minute bid and was able to get this hotel for $95. The bidding process was strange. I started looking for 4* hotels in Union Square West at $100 and went up to $120 adding Union Square East & Financial District-Embarcadero along the way and got rejected at all turns. I then tried for 3.5* in Union Square East starting at $90 and got rejected. A couple of bids later I had added Financial District & Union Square West to try at $95 and inadvertently added 4* and the bid was accepted, at $25 less than I had previously tried.

Started at $42, counter offer was $57, and I went back in at $50 and won. I actually remembered to use the PRICELINE link here this time.

Started at $60 and went up in $5 increments adding the areas that don't have 4* hotels until my bid was accepted at $75. I blew it and forgot to use the PRICELINE link here :)

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego One Market Place, San Diego, California, USA 92101 619 232 1234 Check in : Friday October 3, 2008 Check out: Monday October 6, 2008 Won with first bid at $95.

My first bid at $65 failed, $75 was accepted.