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2.5* Port Charlotte, Fl, Country Inn & Suites, $48... 11/23/12-11/25/13 Free high speed internet connection Heated pool Exercise gym Business center Pets allowed Non-smoking rooms (generic) Free parking Cable television (other amenities listed when you hit button asking to see "all" including complimentary B-fast & fridge in room) first bid of $40 was rejected

Amenities listed when I booked this Hotwire hotel through Betterbidding link: 2.5-star Hotel in Moab (Best Western Greenwell Inn) This Hotel features the following amenities: Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. (I'd like to add that this motel is on the main street and within walking distance to restraunts & shopping)

2.5* Moab Best Western Greenwell $109...7/5/12-7/7/12

San Antonio Resort; $125; 3/19/11 Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa Tip: Double Check "RESORT" along with "Hotel Star Ratings" I used a similar bidding style and got caught in an area I didn't intend. I was trying for a 4* or 5* on Riverwalk. Looked at other areas in Priceline Maps that had NO 4 or 5 star hotels listed w/ priceline (for new bids inside 24 hr), like Shertz and Lackland... added Lackland because it had no 4 or 5 Star properties listed enabling me to raise my bid $5. But, instead of the raised bid getting me a Riverwalk property, I was awarded a "RESORT" property off the 1604 outer loop. The Resort Properties are not included in the Star ratings on the Priceline hotel list on "area maps", it is a separate category of lodging you check at the bottom. The Hyatt Resort was a nice facility but FULL of families with lots of small children running around due to Spring Break; and, it cost me a $160 roundtrip cab ride to the Riverwalk. There was an additional $30 in resort fees upon checkout that were not included in the Priceline cost. I've learned a costly lesson. I travel often so I'll use Hotwire next time and stay tuned to Betterbidding for the latest info.

2*Fredericksburg Super 8; $57 ...3/26/11 Tried BetterBidding link to PRICELINE for Fredericksburg, TX , 3/26 Bid 2&1/2 * up to $55 then bid 2* up to 55 All Declined... Told the friend I'm travelling with I was declined; she went to HOTWIRE and got Fredericksburg, TX 2* $57 3/26/11 for $57 breakfast & pool listed; It was the Super 8, Location was good; close to food and shopping.