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Thanks so much for this. Given the locations of those two, I think I'll likely stick with the embassy suites. Your sister site is definitely helpful, showed me what the Hyatt would cost, but I think it's more than I want to pay. Will keep my eye out and let you know if I do book something else!

Hi all, I'm looking to book for 10/2 - 10/7. This is during the ACL festival so things are higher, and location is important to me as we want to be close to the festival. I have a fully-refundable room at the Embassy Suites (next to the Hyatt) but would love to find something better if I can. The rate for the Embassy Suites is $229, so a 3 or 4 star that is near the venue might be an improvement. I see one 4* available on HOTWIRE now with the following amenities: $196 Free Internet Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Also seeing a 3.5* for $221 with the following: Pet friendly Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Kitchenette In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Any idea what these might be? Or thoughts on other hotels that are near Zilker park, or on the southwest side of downtown? Thanks, -Marcus

Curious what the better way to play the Hyatt Regency might be? I'm looking to book for 10/2 - 10/7. This is during the ACL festival so things are higher, and location is important to me. I have a fully-refundable room at the Embassy Suites (next to the Hyatt) but would love to find something better. I see one 4* available on HOTWIRE now with the following amenities: $196 Free Internet Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Seeing a 3.5* for $221 with the following: Pet friendly Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Kitchenette In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Any feedback on what these might be would be appreciated. Or, let me know how I can get that Hyatt Regency. Thanks!

Just booked this through Hotwire, turned out to be just what I was hoping for. Showed up as Eugene (east) 3 stars at $64, pre-paid rate on other sites was $109; am pretty happy as this gets a solid Yelp review. Here are the amenities listed Indoor pool(s) Fitness Center Pool(s) High-Speed Internet Access Free Parking Free Breakfast As always, use the HOTWIRE link like I did.

Thanks guys. Think I'm sticking with the downtown Marriot (direct). With their free Friday night stay, I think it's about $10 more altogether, but the flexibility to cancel up to day of is worth it. Will definitely be checking betterbiddng in the future though!

Awesome thank you so much. Glad to hear I won't end up on Lake st. (hard to walk to the Basillica block party from there and could stay with my folks for free!). Will definitely use the link if I book through HOTWIRE but Radisson is offering a free fridays deal if you go direct through them so I may just do that (need to see the exact price difference, etc.). Will let you know how it ends up. Also evangelizing better bidding to friends, twitter followers, etc :) Found you guys through Google and love the idea!

Looking for two nights in downtown Minneapolis, 7/10/09 - 7/12/09, and came across this deal: $55 a night 4 star hotel No smoking, Fitness, restaurant, business center, high-speed internet, and "golf nearby" Looking at other posts, I'm thinking this is probably the Radisson or maybe The Hilton. Seems like a good rate, but location is important as I will not have a car during my stay, and the map of "downtown Minneapolis" on HOTWIRE extends way beyond downtown. Free internet would also be a major plus (looks like the Radisson has it), so any insight there would be great. Thanks!