andrewy

Hello fellow bidders! I saw some mid $40 wins for the Newport Beach area 4* hotels, so I decided to start at $38. I had selected Newport Beach as my first zone. Lost the bid and added Anaheim Hills at 40. Lost. Added Disneyland - Anaheim at $42. Lost. Added Fullerton - Brea at $44. Lost. Added Laguna Beach at $48. Lost. Added Laguna Hills at $50. Lost. Added Seal Beach at $55. Won the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Nice. This is for this weekend 1-29-10 - 2-1-10. I've stayed at the Hyatt Regency Irvine quite a few times, at the bidding rate and loved it. I'm sure I'll like this one too... especially for the price! I checked their website, and the rooms are going for $175. Oh, and I used the PRICELINE link, of course! I've seen mixed reviews of this property, so I'll be sure to post back after my trip with my impressions. Thanks!

Okay, I bid up to 65 on NMA, and did not win. You were all right on the money with the area being much more expensive. Started again at Millinium Park, bid 55, no win. Added NMA at 57, no win. Added Lincoln Park at 59, BID ACCEPTED! at the Hyatt Regency Chicago From what I see, this is a great hotel, right on the River, and close to everything! I also made sure to use your PRICELINE link! Thank you all for your help! Best, -Andrew

Thank you all so much for your help! From everything I've been hearing, I'd be happy with either the River North/NMA or the Millennium Park/Loop/Grant Park zones. So, those are the two that I would be willing to accept, and ideally would like to pay a maximum of $65 per night. I would be willing to go higher if absolutely necessary, but I have quite a few days of bidding available so it shouldn't be an issue splitting up the bid days. What bidding strategy would you suggest?

I have never been to Chicago, and will be going from July 26 - July 29, 2009. I'm not familiar with the area, so I have no idea where to try and bid. I would like to get the "Chicago experience", whatever that is... really see the city. I've seen quite a few wins in the Millenium Loop Grant Park area... is that nice? Or, is the NMA River North area better? Here's my bidding goals - I would like to be in a nice area, close to sights and attractions. I would like to get a 4*, anywhere from $40-65. Is that realistic? What area should I aim for, and what strategy would you suggest? Thank you so very much!!! -Andrew