Toby

Feb. 10-13. Amenities: Fitness center, pool(s), restaurant(s), business center, self service laundry, internet access. Thanks!

Area: S. SFO Intl Airport - Burlingame Hotel: Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport

$56 + taxes & fees ~$70. Parking $12. Amenities: Airport Shuttle/Complimentary Breakfast/Fitness Center/ Pool/Restaurant/Business Center. Used BB HOTWIRE Link. The good: Clean, convenient, decent hot breakfast. Free wired internet. The bad: Best price on hotel website was $59, so would have been a bit cheaper if booked direct since no Hotwire fee.

Decided to try for San Diego Coastal 4*. Started at $88 and ran through free rebid zones until finally accepted at $124. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Used PRICELINE link. Thanks for the tips.

Decided to try for 4* Downtown. Used PRICELINE link. Bid at $4 increments starting at $87 using free rebid zones. Rejected through $127. Will try for Shelter Island 3* next.

I think the first alternative (up to $120 for 3*). Will use the links.

Max would be $120 for 3*, but willing to stay at 2.5* at $100.

Looking for 2 rooms, 3* Aug. 5-6 either Shelter Island/Old Town or Downtown/Harbor Island. Bids @ $95 & 96 today were rejected. Marriott (and affiliates) are sold out on that date. Bidding strategy suggestions would be appreciated.

$47 rejected. Added 2.5*, rebid @$49 - accepted. 3* Doubletree Ontario Airport. Best rate on Doubletree website is $144!

$31 rejected. Gave up and went with HOTWIRE (using your link) - $33.95/day + fees = $304.90 (Budget)

$28 rejected.

2 Rooms. (Used BB PRICELINE link) Bid $40 for 3* - rejected. Ignored counteroffer of $52, but added 2.5* and rebid at $42, also rejected. Probably a couple bucks too low. Will try again tomorrow.

I did use the above link to get to PRICELINE. The all-in price from Hertz is $428 (Costco rate). As I have Hertz Gold status, it isn't worth the trouble to go through Priceline unless I can save at least $75 - $100. As I've seen successful bids in the high-teens (abeit for different dates), $25 didn't seem unreasonable. Perhaps I should wait until closer to my travel date, then up the bid to $30?

Full size - $25/day -- Rejected. Before bidding, PL's recommendation was $46-48, which is not much less than I would pay with a regular reservation through Hertz. Any suggestions?

Dates: 4/21 - 4/24 Customer Favorite (4* Hotel in Nob Hill Area) Amenities: Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access

Just booked Inter-Continental Mark Hopkins via above HOTWIRE link - $139/night.