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I bid at 60.00 tonight on Priceline for St. Petersburg (dates of Dec. 18-21), which was declined, but was asked if I wanted to increase by 17 dollars--I declined and added another zone (I added Clearwater beach) for 65.00 and it was accepted. WON: Renaissance Vinoy Resort 4 Star St. Petersburg 501 Fifth Avenue Ne Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701 727-894-1000 See Hotel Website View Map and Directions Check-In Date: Fri, Dec 18, 2009 / After 04:00 PM Check-Out Date: Mon, Dec 21, 2009 / 11:00 AM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $65.00 Subtotal: $195.00 Taxes & Fees: $33.99 Total Charges*: $228.99 I used the PRICELINE link for this purchase.

Anyone? Some of my posts concern Priceline--and this thread was started with a different stay entirely--but all were moved over to this thread. (from post number five on...different stay/different dates/different questions) I'm just concerned that some won't see/respond to my posts as they are lumped under a wrong header/title. Thanks.

Looking to ID this 3* possibility on HOTWIRE: Dates of Stay--December 18-21, 2009 Location: St. Pete Beach Hotel Amenities: Beachfront Fitness Center Pool Restaurant Business Center Internet Access Thanks for any possibilities!

I was just re-reading this thread; the first two posts are not in relation to planning this upcoming trip in December. The title/OP of this thread was in regards to an already past (July 14-16) summer trip. Maybe b/c it's all in the same area, you would like it in the same thread?

Will do! :)

Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $53.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Room Subtotal: $106.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $19.64 (USD) Total Room Cost: $125.64 (USD) I used the PRICELINE link for this purchase. :)

Using the PRICELINE link provided, here's the status of my failed bids so far: 4* St. Petersburg--Bidding Unsuccessful so far!, Date of Trip: Dec 18-21 I haven't yet changed the star level but did add zones and raised the price with each attempted bid: Saint Petersburg--Clearwater---St. Petersburg: $55 Saint Petersburg--Clearwater--Palm Harbour: 59 Saint Petersburg--Clearwater--N. Clearwater/Safety Habour: 63 Saint Petersburg--Clearwater--Clearwater: 65 Saint Petersburg--Clearwater--Bellaire: 70 Saint Petersburg--Clearwater--Clearwater Beach: 72 At least I have time to play around a bit more; yes, I am aiming for the one particular hotel in Saint. Petersburg that has been ID'd as the only four star (Vinoy) in the St.Pete/Clearwater--Saint Petersburg area. I may look at three stars in the Beach areas but the Vinoy is our first pick and others won it at 55, 53 and 60 dollars. Could it be that those winning bids are unrealistic for my dates which are during the Holidays for some? Thanks for any advice and will contine to use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links provided! jojo :)

3* Saint Petersburg Dates of Stay: Dec. 18-21 Price: $59 Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast Fitness Center Pool Business Center Laundry Golf Nearby Thank you! :)

Thanks for the reply and posting of those winning bids! (wow!) I don't think there is much hope in bidding for these properties for a good price. I'll let the board know what we end up deciding.

Well, I know there is no guarantee but this hotel is listed on this forum as the only four star in this particular area. However, when I went to bid in this area (St. Petersburg--Clearwater), the four star option was shaded out. Any idea what that is about?

Please Help ID: Madeira Beach - Indian Rocks Beach Area Condo Dates: Dec. 18-21 Price: $72 Ameninties: Condo, 1BD, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Free Parking, Pool, Front Desk, Laundry, Internet Access Thank you! jojo

From what I am reading, there are two three star properties that could potentially be won for Clearwater beach---Hilton and Marriott. I am having a hard time deciding at what price to begin bidding, as I cannot find at what price these properties were won (I think I found one post where someone *won* one of these properties for 170!). Can anyone let me know at what price these properties have been won, so I can get an idea at what price to begin bidding? Our dates would be from December 18-21. (Our other option is to go for the Renaissance Vinoy--Saint Petersburg--4 star, but we wouldn't mind the beach area) Thanks! jojo :)

Thanks, I just noticed the change. :)

Yes, thank you, but there was someone who won a bid at the Vinoy and listed it as a three star...so, I wasn't sure. LINK

St Petersburg-Clearwater (St Petersburg) Renaissance Vinoy I've seen this hotel listed as both a four star and a three star...does anyone know of the correct and current star rating for this establishment? Thanks, jojo

A Holiday Inn EXPRESS (!) is rated three stars? What?

It was 48.00, now it's 56.00. Dates are July 14 - 16, 2009. Same amenities. I'm also curious about a 3.5* star in St Pete for $72.00. Amenities: boutique hotel, smoke-free room, fitness, pool, restaurant, business ctr, laundry, Internet. Dates: July 14 - 16, 2009 (Maybe this should be a different thread, and I'll start one if I need to). Thanks

Location: St. Petersburg Price: 48.00 Amenities: Fitness Center, Swimming, Restaurant, Business Center, Internet Access Trip Advisor Rating: 3 out 5 Thanks! :)

Hyatt Regency Tampa211 North Tampa Street Tampa, FL 33602 813-225-1234 Check-In: Friday, July 3, 2009-03:00 PM Check-Out: Saturday, July 4, 2009-12:00 PM Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $42.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Room Subtotal: $42.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $12.57 (USD) Total Room Cost: $54.57 (USD) We bid last night and thought we'd add a night and bid a few dollars less tonight...we're happy with our results! (and same hotel!) We used the link provided to access PRICELINE...not sure how to add it to my post, yet!

Hey there, That was me who got it for 45...we thought that was so good we went for another night and bid at 42 (and won!). You beat us by a dollar! Congrats! I wonder how low you could go...hmmm... Subtotal: $42.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $12.57 Total Charges*: $54.57 P.S. For anyone who has stayed at this hotel, is there ANY way around the high cost of parking?

My first bid on Priceline (ever) was accepted! :) I chose only the downtown Tampa zone. I won the Hyatt Regency Tampa 211 North Tampa Street Tampa, Florida 33602 813-225-1234 Check-In Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009 Check-Out Date: Monday, July 6, 2009 Offer Price: $45 Subtotal: $90 Taxes and services fees: 19.29 Total: $109.29 Of course I used the PRICELINE link provided on betterbidding! Thank you!

Dates of Stay: June 20-22 Price: $62 Amenities Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access