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Welcome to the board and thank you for posting your winning bid! Graduation season can be tough in any college town/area!! Glad you got a roof over your head for the nite! Thanks again for sharing your results.

I think the tip-off for this one is the tennis, but it is "tennis nearby" which could mean anything :) I looked on Expedia's property description for the Monte Carlo and they mention that they have "lighted tennis courts", so although it's just a guess, that would be my top choice if i had to choose. But again, their "nearby" could include just about any property in Vegas. I thought Bally's also based upon the tennis, but i would think Bally's would be more of a 4* hotel rather than a 4.5*. Paris is a good guess as well, but i would lean toward the Monte Carlo if i had to guess from the standpoint that they offer tennis on the premises.

My fault re: the Hotwire amenities, i read your post too fast :) and i apologize. Unfortunately, there's just too many hotels in Times Square that fit the amenties listed). Even still, the Hotwire info is important from the standpoint that you now know NOT to bid over $105 (although the star ratings between Hotwire and Priceline are somewhat difference, at least you have a reference point). There are 3 ways you can do this: 1)To get the lowest price and potentially have to bid again in 72 hours if rejected: 4* MTW try a lowball bid of $75, if rejected use your free re-bid zone and raise bid to $88 If rejected wait 72 hours, proceed again with bids of $88 and then $93 2) For a greater likelihood of getting this 'done' and have a potential overbid of $5/nite 4* MTW try a lowball bid of $75, if rejected use your free re-bid zone and raise bid to $93 3) A little of both... 4* MTW bid $88 (the risk in this is that a lowball $75 bid would be accepted, which would result in an overbid) use your free re-bid zone and bid $93 The prices of $88 and $93 are taken from prior wins that we have seen, for the Hiltonand Westin, respectively. If you are unsure of how re-bid zones work, please ask. You can read about them here: Re-bidding before 72 hours and feel free to post with what you think your re-bidding zone is if you want to confirm it. Any questions regarding the above, feel free to ask. Let us know how it worked, if rejected, post that too and i'll post a follow-up strategy.

For Hotwire assistance, please include the amenites as well (for an explanation of why, see this link: What might be the Hotwire hotel....) Do you have a zone preference? You can see a description of zones here: NYC Zone Descriptions I would assume that midtown east and midtown west would both be fine, but do you have a problem with either of these or want to include any others? I think you should be able to get an under $100 bid accepted, but when you update regarding the zones, i'll detail a bidding strategy for you. PS- don't forget to check out the restaurant link in the "NY Tips" section if you'd like discounts on some good restaurants (we have no affiliation with them, but i love some of their restaurants, and the discounts there make some higher-end meals more affordable)

byeloe, I know Vegas pretty well, and might be able to assist if you include the amenities listed along with the hotel. The amenities are often a greater tip-off to the hotel than the star rating, as discussed here: What my be the Hotwire hotel...

Some properties are willing to discount more than others, which probably takes into a variety of factors such as rent, operating costs, cash flow, etc. Hotels are in a sort of catch-22 in that they don't want to "give away the ranch", but they also collect NO REVENUE for an unused room. (similarly, we often see higher rated hotel on Hotwire sell for less than lower rated hotels in the same search) I've seen the Hyatt go for as low as $27 when they're website was showing $225! If you don't see the rates for the Hyatt increase dramatically i think you will ultimately be successful. If you really want to save the money, i would just continue bidding the Hyatt (by keeping your bids at $27 and re-bids at $30) until end of July/beginning of August, assuming your comfortable waiting that long and trying this bid every few days. In the meantime, it's always a good idea to book a fully cancellable back-up. Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress.

The great thing about this board, is now we all have a good idea of where to start bidding for 3* in the future... sometimes we take information, sometimes we give information :) You got a great deal and cut your costs by about 1/2 compared to a traditional booking. Thanks for updating your post with the results, and have a good trip.

The Venetian in Las Vegas is "known" to only offer their best rate to Priceline 7 days before check-in. This is NOT to say that Priceline doesn't have access to inventory more than 7 days before check-in, it's just to make you aware that it will likely take a higher bid than some of the other "winning bids" that are booked inside of 7 days.

Glad it worked out for you!! If you'd be so kind, could you post your "win" in the Hotwire thread? I will then add a link to this thread which directly connects to your Hotwire results. I guess this is an instance where Hotwire was able to beat Priceline, and an example of why it's important to check both services. I would guess that Priceline would have required a $75 or $83 bid to be successful (if at all), which are other "levels" of accepted bids. Bottom line is that you got what you wanted, and for that i'm thankful. It's also an incredible rate over the $300/nite they're asking! Have a great trip (although i know for you, it couldn't get here soon enough :) ) CLICK HERE to see the post that resulted on Hotwire

This list is NOT a complete list of all hotels that Priceline offers in this area, it is ONLY a compilation of hotels that have already been reported on this forum. Hotels are added/removed by Priceline all the time, and star ratings can change at ANY time. As well, the geographic boundaries of an area are subject to change, so it is always a good idea to look at the Priceline map before purchasing. DO NOT USE THIS LIST to determine what areas to add when attempting to bid again within the 24 hour window (CLICK HERE for information on how to add cities in order to bid again). In light of the above, you MAY get a hotel that is NOT on this list, or get a hotel on this list but at a star level you didn't expect (if the star rating has changed). Lastly, this board (and its members) are here to assist you, if you have a question or are unsure of something, please ask before purchasing (since Priceline stipulates NO cancellations/refunds)! However, by using this board you agree that you do so at your own risk! (in other words, NO WHINING allowed!!) CLICK FOR: OR Bowling Green 3* Courtyard 3* Holiday Inn University Plaza (previously 2.5*) 2.5* La Quinta 1* Microtel Inn (perviously 2*) Corbin 2* Comfort Suites Georgetown 3* Holiday Inn Hopkinsville 2* Best Western (previously 2.5*) Lexington (East) 3* Hyatt Place Lexington Lexington (Lexington - South) (NOTE: new zones) 3.5* Crowne Plaza Campbell House (previously 3*) 3.5* Doubletree Guest Suites (Richmond Rd) 3* Sheraton Suites 3.5* Hyatt Regency 3* Hilton Suites Lexington Green (245 Lexington Green Circle) (previously 3.5*) 3* Radisson (now 3* Hilton Lexington, 369 W. Vine St, not yet reported) 2* Inn On Broadway 2* Extended StayAmerica Tates Creek 1* Extended StayAmerica Bluegrass (2753 Richmond Road) (previoulsy 2*) 1* Extended StayAmerica Nicholasville Rd (previoulsy 2*) 1* Extended StayAmerica Patchen Village (2750 Gribben Drive) Lexington (North) (NOTE: new zones) 3.5* Marriott Griffin Gate (previously Resort) 3* Courtyard North REVIEW 3* Four Points REVIEW 2.5* Clarion Hotel Lexington (previously 3*) 3* Holiday Inn London 2* Ramada Limited and Suites (now 2* National Heritage Inn London not yet reported) CLICK FOR: OR Louisville (Airport SDF) 3* Courtyard Louisville Airport 3* Crowne Plaza 3* Holiday Inn I-264 Airport East 3* Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo (447 Farmington Avenue) 2.5* Best Western Airport East 2.5* Baymont Inn and Suites Louisville Airport South Jameson Inn South 2.5* La Quinta (previously 2*) REVIEW 2* Executive Inn Hotel 2* Fern Valley Hotel and Conference Center Louisville (Brooks - Shepherdsville) 2* Baymont Inn and Suites Louisville (Downtown) 4* Brown Hotel REVIEW 4* Marriott 4* Seelbach Hilton 3.5* Galt House Hotel and Suites 3.5* Hyatt 3* Courtyard 2.5* Springhill Suites 2.5* Inn at Jewish Hospital (now 2* Hampton Inn Downtown not yet reported) REVIEW Louisville (East) (NOTE: Zone now subdivided into (EAST) (NORTHEAST) and (HURSTBOURNE-EAST)) 3* Best Western Louisville East (previously 2.5*) Best Western Envoy Inn (HURSTBOURNE-EAST) 3* Courtyard East (HURSTBOURNE-EAST) 3* Courtyard Northeast (NORTHEAST) 3* Embassy Suites 3* Holiday Inn Hurstbourne (HURSTBOURNE-EAST) 3* Hyatt Place Amerisuites REVIEW 3* Park Inn Marriott (HURSTBOURNE-EAST) 2.5* Breckinridge Inn (EAST) 2.5* Ramada Plaza Louisville (NORTHEAST) 2.5* Springhill Hurtsbourne 2* Baymont Inn Fairfield Inn 2* Candlewood Suites 2* Extended StayAmerica Hurstbourne (9801 Bunsen Way) (zone: HURSTBOURNE-EAST) REVIEW 2* Homestead Studio Suites (zone: HURSTBOURNE-EAST) REVIEW 2* Jameson Inn (now Quality Inn Louisville) 1* Extended StayAmerica Dutchman (previously 2*) (6101 Dutchmans Ln) 1* Extended StayAmerica St Matthews REVIEW 2.5* Clarion Hotel and Conference Center-- (previously 2*) (now 1* Louisville Executive Hotel and Suites) CLICK FOR: OR Louisville (Clarksville - Jeffersonville, IN) 3* Sheraton Riverside 3* Holiday Inn Clarksville Morehead 1* Super 8 Motel Mount Sterling 2.5* Fairfield Inn (previously 2*) REVIEW CLICK FOR: OR Owensboro 2.5* Fairfield Inn (previously 2*) Paducah 1* Baymont Inn

Yes, as i type this, Miramar only offers 2* and 2.5* hotels, so if you're bidding 3* in the Downtown area it is considered a re-bid zone. I forgot to mention also, that you should be aware (although it's not necessarily a bad thing) that you could be upgraded to a 4* hotel in the area (neither the ES or Marriott Marina); although i think for this zone, and higher than usual occupancy, $63 isn't likely high enough to get upgraded to 4*. Anyone reading this in the future, hotels are added at any time, so be sure to check for yourself (or ask if you are unsure) if the above zone is still a re-bid zone.

I checked rates at the ES website and rooms for your nite are going for $300/nite! (usual rate is ~$200), so that could explain the availability issue. I even called the hotel to double check the rate, and it is indeed $300. The reservation agent didn't know of any "event" in town that weekend, but did say that availability is a little lower than usual for a date a few months away. Based upon my experiences, the next "level" for an accepted bid is at $75, so i dont think that $62 would be accepted (although it doesn't hurt to try!). If it were me, I would probably try $63 just to "see" if it worked, and if rejected i would go with the $67/nite 3.5* suite via Hotwire thinking that it is indeed the Embassy Suites being offered (assuming that is within the budget that you wanted to spend). You should CHECK HERE first to make certain the amenities are the same. BTW, i notice you said that your stay is for 3 nites, but 10/30-11/1 is only 2 nites, just want to make sure you have the correct number of nites or dates for your stay. Let us know what you decided to do and the results, i'm anxious to see how this one turns out. Of course, any questions, feel free to ask.

Good for you!! I like to see people "zing" companies that deserve it (and in this case, i believe Hotwire deserves it... charging a such a higher rate for a "blind" purchase than the traditional booking services). I did a search for a one nite stay in the summer for a mid-week nite (the slowest time in Vegas) and did indeed show a 5* hotel at $185 (which i suspect is the Venetian, and i also suspect high for this nite), so i think they probably just pulled it only for the nights that you had booked. When you say that the best you could do in comparison would be with Priceline within 7 days of check-in, are you saying that the Venetian only releases inventory to Priceline within 7 days of check-in? (that would be good info to know if that is indeed the case) The 4.5* hotel could be almost anything, but i know Vegas pretty well and might have a better guess if you supplied the amenities. Congratulations on your "refund check"... that took some guts, so Vegas better watch out when you come to town! :)

Is $30 your maximum bid? (if it is, it's ok, but just want to know for guidance purposes) If you're not successful at $27, i don't think you'd be successful at $30. If the Hyatt isn't available for your dates, the next lowest accepted bid i've seen in the area (which wasn't an over-bid) is $40. Since you have 2 re-bids in this zone (which if you don't understand i'd be more than happy to explain to you in more detail via email or IM) i usually recommend bidding $27, $35, $40. Based upon my explanation above, i usually don't expect the $35 bid to yield any accepted results, but i throw it in "just in case" something has been added to the area or one of the hotels have lowered their Priceline rates (as jumping from $27 to $40 is a big step up). Since your dates are far enough away, i would guess that the Hyatt has not yet released any inventory to Priceline (this can change at any time) and you can keep trying at $27 for the next few weeks. If you'd rather just "get it done", then i suspect a $40 bid may be necessary and likely land you the Sheraton. Lastly, i did some research and found a $140 rate for the Hyatt for that nite. This doesn't change the strategy at all because it's still within the range of a typically accepted $27 bid, but didn't know where you saw the $100 rate. Any questions, feel free to follow up. Please keep us updated.

OK, you have a few scenarios that you can play out. Keep in mind that you could always get the Marriott Marina which i hear is a fine hotel itself(or some other newly added hotel). If you absolutely want the Embassy Suites, you may want to consider Hotwire which shows a 3.5* with the Suite icon (believed by past history to be the Embassy Suites) for $67/nite. If you'd rather try to get something cheaper and "risk" getting the Marriott Marina (or some other newly added hotel) then.... My guess is that it will take a bid of $57, as there have been hotels won in late-Oct and mid-Nov at this rate. However, since you have one re-bid zone available, you can try to low-ball it at first if you desire, if so: Bid 3* at $51, if rejected (likely) then... Add your re-bid zone and bid $57 If you have any questions regarding any of the above (like what your re-bid zone is), feel free to ask. As i always offer as well, i can make myself available to "walk you thru the process" via Instant Messenger (AOL or Yahoo) so that i can explain each screen to you as you bid on your own computer OR just answer any questions you have along the way. If there are no add'l questions, let us know if you plan on going the Hotwire or Priceline route, and how you make out.

GREAT!! Glad we were of help. Thanks for posting your results, enjoy your cruise!

This list is NOT a complete list of all hotels that Priceline offers in this area, it is ONLY a compilation of hotels that have already been reported on this forum. Hotels are added/removed by Priceline all the time, and star ratings can change at ANY time. As well, the geographic boundaries of an area are subject to change, so it is always a good idea to look at the Priceline map before purchasing. DO NOT USE THIS LIST to determine what areas to add when attempting to bid again within the 24 hour window (CLICK HERE for information on how to add cities in order to bid again). In light of the above, you MAY get a hotel that is NOT on this list, or get a hotel on this list but at a star level you didn't expect (if the star rating has changed). Lastly, this board (and its members) are here to assist you, if you have a question or are unsure of something, please ask before purchasing (since Priceline stipulates NO cancellations/refunds)! However, by using this board you agree that you do so at your own risk! (in other words, NO WHINING allowed!!) CLICK FOR: OR Akron - Canton (Akron - Cuyahoga Falls) 3* Radisson City Center Akron - Canton (Akron South) 3* Cambria Suites Akron/Canton Airport Akron - Canton (Aurora - Streetsboro) 2.5* Fairfield Inn 2.5* Towneplace Suites 2.5* Wingate Inn Akron - Canton (Canton) 3* McKinley Grand Marriott McKinley Grand (previously 2*) 2.5* Courtyard Canton North (4375 Metro Circle) 2.5* Hilton Garden Inn Akron Canton Airport (previously 3*) 2.5* Ramada Hall of Fame Canton Akron - Canton (Fairlawn) 3* Courtyard Akron Montrose 3* Holiday Inn West (4073 Medina Road) 3* Radisson Fairlawn 2* Extended StayAmerica Akron - Canton (Macedonia - Twinsburg - Stow) 3* Courtyard 2* Baymont Inn (now 2* La Quinta Macedonia) REVIEW Athens 3* The Ohio University Inn CLICK FOR: OR Cincinnati (Airport CVG - Florence) 3.5* Hilton Airport (previously 3*) 3* Courtyard (previously 2.5*) 3* Doubletree Cincinnati Airport 3* Holiday Inn Airport 3* Hyatt Place REVIEW 3* Residence Inn 2.5* Country Inn And Suites Cincinnati Airport 2* Days Inn (previously 1*) 2* Extended StayAmerica REVIEW 2* StudioPlus REVIEW Cincinnati (Downtown) 4* Cincinnatian Hotel 4* Hilton Netherland Plaza 4* Hyatt (previously 3.5*) 4* Westin 3.5* Millenium Four Points Sheraton REVIEW 2* The Terrace Hotel Cincinnati (Fort Mitchell) 2.5* Holiday Inn (now 2* Airport USA Hotel not yet reported) 2* Ramada Inn Ft. Wright (now 1* Rodeway Inn Ft Wright) Cincinnati (Kings Island Area) 3.5* Marriott Northeast (in Mason) 3* Hyatt Place Northeast REVIEW 3* Springhill Suites (previously 2.5*) REVIEW 2.5* La Quinta Northeast (previously 2*) 2* Towneplace Suites Cincinnati (North - Sharonville - West Chester) 3* Crowne Plaza) Sheraton North (previously 3.5*) REVIEW 2.5* Amerisuites Forest Park (now 2.5* Springhill Suites Forest Park) 2.5* Fairfield Inn 2* LivInn Suites 1* ExtendedStay America Springdale South REVIEW CLICK FOR: OR Cincinnati (Northeast - Blue Ash) 3* Courtyard Blue Ash 3* Crowne Plaza (previously 3.5*) 3* Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati Blue Ash 3* Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North REVIEW 3* Hyatt Place Blue Ash Amerisuites Blue Ash 3* Kenwood Inn and Suites (now Best Western Kenwood Inn and Conference Center 8020 Montgomery Rd not yet reported) 3* Residence Inn 2* Candlewood Suites 2* Extended StayAmerica Blue Ash South 2* Homestead Studio Suites Blue Ash 1* Extended StayAmerica Blue Ash North (unsure if this property is an ESA or Crossland Suites) Cincinnati (Northwest - Fairfield) 2* Extended Stay America Cincinnati Fairfield Cincinnati (Riverfront - Covington) 4* Marriott at Rivercenter 3.5* Embassy Suites 3* Courtyard 3* Radisson Cincinnati (University - Norwood) 3.5* Kingsgate Conference Center REVIEW 3.5* Marriott Kingsgate at University of Cincinnati 2* Quality Hotel Central Cleveland (Airport South CLE) 3.5* Crowne Plaza (previously 3*) 3* Courtyard by Marriott Airport South 3* Holiday Inn Select Strongsville (previously 2.5*) 2* Comfort Inn Airport 2* Days Inn Airport South 2* Towneplace Suites 2* StudioPlus Middleburg Heights Cleveland (Brookpark - Brooklyn) 2* Best Western Airport Inn And Suites 1* Extended StayAmerica (previously 2*) CLICK FOR: OR Cleveland (Airport Vicinity CLE) 3.5* Marriott REVIEW 3* Radisson Airport North Olmsted 3.5* Sheraton Airport 3* Courtyard by Marriott Airport North 2.5* La Quinta Inn 2* Homestead Studio Suites 2* Studioplus North Olmsted Cleveland (Beachwood) 3* Courtyard Beachwood 3* Embassy Suites Beachwood (previously 3.5*) REVIEW 3.5* Hilton Beachwood (previously 3.5*) REVIEW 3* Residence Inn Beachwood 2.5* Fairfield Inn 2* Homestead Studio Suites Cleveland (Downtown) 4* Hyatt Regency Arcade (previously 3.5*) REVIEW 4* Marriott at Key Center (previously 3.5*) 4* Renaissance REVIEW 3.5* Crowne Plaza (now to become Westin Spring 2014) (formerly Sheraton) REVIEW 3.5* Doubletree Downtown Lakeside (previously 3*) REVIEW Holiday Inn Select Lakeside 3.5* Embassy Suites (now closed and apartments) 3.5* Wyndham at Playhouse Square (previously 3*) 3* Hilton Garden Inn 3* Radisson Gateway 3* Residence Inn 2.5* Holiday Inn Express (previously 2*) 2* Comfort Inn CLICK FOR: OR Cleveland (East - Mayfield Heights) 3* Radisson Hotel And Suites Cleveland-Eastlake REVIEW 2* Baymont Inn and Suites Cleveland (Elyria) 2.5* Holiday Inn Cleveland (University) 4* Intercontinental Hotel and Conference Center Cleveland 4* Inter-Continental Suites Cleveland (Independence) 3.5* Crowne Plaza South (previously 3*) 3* Skyline Hotel and Conference Center (INDEPENDENCE) 3.5* Doubletree South REVIEW 3* Courtyard Independence REVIEW 3* Holiday Inn Independence 3* Hyatt Place Amerisuites 3* Residence Inn Independence REVIEW Cleveland (Mentor - Painesville) 3* Quail Hollow Resort 3* Residence Inn Mentor Cleveland (Westlake) 3* Courtyard by Marriott 3* Holiday Inn 3* Residence Inn 2.5* Towneplace Suites 2* Extended Stay Deluxe Columbus (CMH Airport - Easton) 3.5* Marriott Airport 3* Courtyard Airport 3* Four Points 2.5* Best Western Port Columbus 2.5* Country Inn And Suites Airport (Airport Drive) 2.5* Country Inn And Suites Airport East (East Broad St) 2* Candelwood Suites REVIEW 2* Extended Stay America Columbus - Easton 2* Springhill Suites REVIEW 2* TownePlace Suites CLICK FOR: OR Columbus (Downtown) 4* Hyatt Regency (previously 3.5*) 4* Renaissance The Columbus (previously 3.5*) REVIEW 4* Sheraton Capitol Square Hyatt Capitol Square REVIEW 4* Westin 3.5* Crowne Plaza 3* Courtyard 3* Doubletree Guest Suites 3* Holiday Inn City Center (previously 2.5*) REVIEW 3* Residence Inn Columbus (Dublin) 3* Courtyard by Marriott 3* Crowne Plaza 3* Hilton Garden Inn 3* Hyatt Place Amerisuites REVIEW 3* Residence Inn 2.5* Hampton Inn Columbus/Dublin 2* Extended StayAmerica Sawmill Rd (previously 1*) 2* Red Roof Inn Columbus Dublin Columbus (East) 2.5* Best Western Executive Suites 2.5* Hawthorn Suites Airport 2* Comfort Inn Suites 2* Holiday Inn East (now 2.5* Fort Rapids Water Park) CLICK FOR: OR Columbus (North) (ZONE now subdivided into NORTH and Worthington-Polaris-Westerville) 3.5* Crowne Plaza North (previously 3*) Marriott REVIEW (Worthington-Polaris-Westerville) 3.5* Doubletree Worthington (previously 3*) (ZONE: Worthington-Polaris-Westerville) 3.5* Embassy Suites (ZONE: Worthington-Polaris-Westerville) 3.5* Hilton Columbus North Polaris (previously 3*) 3.5* Sheraton Suites (Worthington-Polaris-Westerville) 3* Courytard Worthington 3* Midwest Hotel and Conference Center (now 2* Ramada Plaza 4900 Sinclair not yet reported) REVIEW 3* Holiday Inn Worthington Radisson REVIEW 3* Hyatt Place Amerisuites (ZONE: Worthington - Polaris - Westerville) 2.5* Best Western North REVIEW 2.5* Country Inn and Suites 2.5* Residence Inn North at the Continent (now 2.5* Hawthorn Suites Columbus North) 2* Baymont Inn Columbus North Columbus (Ohio State University area) 3* Hyatt Place 3* Springhill Suites Columbus OSU 2.5* Fairfield Inn (previously 2*) Columbus (South) 2* Amerihost Inn (now 2* Baymont Inn and Suites 2323 Port Rd) Columbus (West) 3* Holiday Inn Hilliard 2.5* Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Columbus West Dayton (Downtown - South) **note there is a separate South zone 3* Courtyard Dayton 3* Crowne Plaza 3* Marriott 2.5* Doubletree (now Dayton Grand Hotel) (11 South Ludlow) REVIEW Dayton (Fairborn - Patterson) 3* Holiday Inn Fairborn (previously 2.5*) 2.5* Courtyard Beavercreek Dayton (North) 3* Residence Inn 2.5* Courtyard by Marriott 2.5* Hawthorn Suites Residence Inn REVIEW 2.5* Holiday Inn (previously 3*) 2.5* Ramada Plaza (previously 3*) CLICK FOR: OR Dayton (South) **note there is a separate Downtown-South zone 3* Crowne Plaza 3* Wyndham Garden Dayton South 2.5* Comfort Suites 2.5* Courtyard by Marriott 2.5* Doubletree Miamisburg (300 Prestige Place) 2.5* Fairfield Inn 2.5* Residence Inn Dayton South Mall (now 2.5* Hawthorn Suites Dayton South) 2* Extended StayAmerica 2* Quality Inn and Suites Findlay 2* Extended Stay Deluxe Findlay - Tiffin Avenue 2* Towneplace Suites Lima 2* Howard Johnson Marietta - Parkersburg (Marietta - Williamstown) 2* Comfort Inn New Paris 2.5* Fairfield Inn Newark 3* Courtyard REVIEW Port Clinton 2.5* Holiday Inn Express Sandusky (Sandusky - Huron) 2* Microtel Inn and Suites 1* Americas Best Value Inn 1* Knights Inn Sandusky CLICK FOR: OR Sandusky (Sandusky - Milan - Norwalk) 2.5* Best Western Norwalk 2* All-American Inn 2* Quality Inn Cedar Point South Sidney 2* Days Inn Holiday Inn Sidney Springfield 3* Courtyard 2.5* Country Inn and Suites (previously 3*) 2.5* Quality Inn and Conference Center St Clairsville 2* Days Inn Toledo (Downtown) 3* Crowne Plaza Wyndham REVIEW 3* Hilton 3* Park Inn Toledo CLICK FOR: OR Toledo (Holland) 3* Courtyard Toledo Airport Holland 2* Extended Stay America Toledo - Holland 2* Quality Inn Fairfield Inn Airport REVIEW Toledo (Maumee) 3* Residence Inn 2.5* Baymont Inn 2.5* Country Inn and Suites 2.5* Staybridge Suites 2* Fairfield Inn Toledo-Maumee Toledo (Perrysburg - Northwood) 3* Courtyard Rossford REVIEW 3* Holiday Inn French Quarter 2.5* Country Inn and Suites 2.5* Holiday Inn Express Toledo 2* La Quinta 2* Microtel (now 2* Baymont not yet reported) Youngstown (Mercer) 2* Holiday Inn Express Grove City (previously 2.5*) 1* Super 8 Grove City Youngstown (North) 2* Holiday Inn Metroplex (now Metro Hotel and Conference Center) 2.5* Country Inn and Suites 1* Travelodge Girard (previously 2*) Youngstown (South) 3* Holiday Inn Boardman 2.5* Residence Inn Boardman-Poland Youngstown (West Middlesex) 2.5* Radisson Sharon (previously 3*) West Chester 2.5* Wingate

OUCH!! Glad i can still type because i'm speechless :) I can see things are going to get real interesting around here come September. I tried to duplicate this win and came up that it's a 3.5* and found the list of amenities. Thanks for updating and following up!

This list is NOT a complete list of all hotels that Hotwire offers in this area, it is ONLY a compilation of hotels that have already been reported on this forum. Hotels are added/removed by Hotwire all the time, and star ratings can change at ANY time. As well, the geographic boundaries of an area are subject to change, so it's always a good idea to look at the Hotwire map before purchasing. In light of the above, you MAY get a hotel that is NOT on this list, or get a hotel on this list but at a star level you didn't expect (if the star rating has changed). Lastly, this board (and its members) are here to assist you, if you have a question or are unsure of something, please ask before purchasing (since Hotwire stipulates NO cancellations/refunds)! However, by using this board you agree that you do so at your own risk! (in other words, NO WHINING allowed!!) (READ the ENTIRE thread as there may be more hotels for your city below the first post) **Some sub-zones of Cincinnati are actually in Kentucky, so please check there as well when purchasing in this zone** CLICK FOR: OR Akron 3* Holiday Inn Akron-Fairlawn Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 2* Extended Stay America Akron-Copley Amenities: Laundry Ashland 2.5* Holiday Inn Express Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf Austinburg - Geneva 2.5* Holiday Inn Express Ashtabula Amenities: <none supplied by user> (believed to be: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Free Parking, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower) Bowling Green 2.5* A Victory Inn and Suites Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf Cambridge 2* Amerihost Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness Canton - Massillon 3.5* Best Western Plus North Canton Inn and Suites Amenities: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf 3* Holiday Inn North Canton Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry 2.5* Comfort Inn Hall of Fame Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet ,Business, Golf 2.5* Ramada Canton Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Smoke Free, Kitchenette, Free Parking 1* Days Inn Amenities: <none supplied by user> Cincinnati (Airport CVG - Florence) 3.5* Doubletree Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Free Parking, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3.5* Hilton Airport Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 3* Holiday Inn Airport Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 3* Hyatt Place Amenities: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed internet OR Amenities: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3* Wingate by Wyndam Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 2* Comfort Inn Airport (630 Donaldon Rd) Amenities: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet 2* Ramada Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet CLICK FOR: OR Cincinnati (Blue Ash) 3.5* Crowne Plaza (previously 3*) Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Tennis OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Tennis, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3.5* Doubletree Guest Suites Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business 3* Holiday Inn Express Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf (same as Hyatt Place) OR (may be: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Free Parking) 3* Hyatt Place Blue Ash Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf (same as Holiday Inn Express) OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Free Parking 3* Wingate by Wyndham Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Laundry (same as Holiday Inn Express) OR Amenities: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Laundry OR Amenities: Shuttle, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Free Parking 2.5* Comfort Suites Amenities: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 2.5* Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Cincinnati Blue Ash Amenities: Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Kitchenette, Laundry, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower CLICK FOR: OR Cincinnati (Covington Riverfront) 3* Embassy Suites (previously 3.5*) Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Business Center, Laundry or Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business or Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf 3* Radisson Riverfront Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 1* Travelodge Newport Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet Cincinnati (Downtown - Riverfront) 4.5* Cincinnatian Hotel Amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 4* Hilton Netherland Plaza Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business (same as Westin and Hyatt) 4* Hyatt Regency (previously 3.5*) Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business (same as Hilton and Westin) 4* Westin Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business (same as Hilton and Hyatt) 3.5* Millennium Hotel (previously 3*) Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 3* Four Points Sheraton Customer Favorite Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business 3* Garfield Suites Amenities: Suite, Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Kitchenette, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Childrens Activities, Laundry 3* The Terrace (previously 2.5*) Amenties: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Tennis, Business CLICK FOR: OR Cincinnati (Forest Park - Fairfield) 2.5* La Quinta Inn Cincinnati North Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet Cincinnati (Ft. Mitchell - Ft. Wright) 2.5* Holiday Inn FT. Mitchell/I75/Greater Cincinnati Amenities: <none supplied> Cincinnati (Milford) 3* Homewood Suites Amenities: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Kitchenette Cincinnati (North - West Chester - Sharonville) 3* Crowne Plaza North (previously 3.5*) Sheraton North Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf ,Tennis, Laundry OR Amenities: Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 3* Hamilton Hotel Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis 3* Holiday Inn Sharonville Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 3* La Quinta Sharonville Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry 2.5* Livinn Suites Sharonville Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis 2* Extended StayAmerica Cincinnati/Sharonville Amenities: Suite, Kitchenette, Laundry 2* Travelodge Sharonville Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool CLICK FOR: OR Cincinnati (Kings Island - Mason - Northeast) 2.5* La Quinta Cincinnati NE (previously 3*) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry, Free Parking OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Indoor Pool, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry, Free Parking, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking 2* Comfort Inn Northeast Kings Island Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf 2* Super 8 Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis Cincinnati (Richwood) 3* Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Richwood - Cincinnati South Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Indoor Pool, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower Cincinnati (West) 3* Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati West Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower Cleveland (Airport CLE) 3.5* Marriott Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business 3.5* Radisson Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Free Parking 3.5* Sheraton Airport Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 3* Crowne Plaza Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 3* Holiday Inn Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3* Residence Inn Amenities: <none supplied by user> (may be: <none shown by Hotwire>) 2.5* Candlewood Suites Amenities: Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Kitchenette, Laundry 2.5* La Quinta Inn Amenities: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry 2* Days Inn Amenities: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 2* Ramada Inn (Brookpark Rd) REVIEW Amenities: Shuttle, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry CLICK FOR: OR Cleveland (Beachwood - Mayfield Heights) 3* Hiton (previously 3.5*) Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 3* Hampton Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 3* Holiday Inn Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry 2* Extended StayAmerica Amenities: Suite, Laundry 2* Homestead Studio Suites Amenities: Kitchenette, Laundry CLICK FOR: OR Cleveland (Downtown - University Circle) 4* Hyatt Regency Arcade (previously 3.5*) Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 4* InterContinental Suites Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Kitchenette OR Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf OR (may be: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower) 3.5* Crowne Plaza City Center (now to become Westin Spring 2014) (previously Sheraton) Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business (same as Doubletree) 3.5* Doubletree Downtown Lakeside Holiday Inn Select City Center Lakeshore Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business (same as Crowne Plaza) OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 3.5* Embassy Suites (hotel closed and now apartments) Customer Favorite Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness Center, Complimentary Breakfast, Kitchenette, Tennis, Laundry or Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness or Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet 3.5* Radisson Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis 3* Hilton Garden Inn Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business, Laundry OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness (same as Wyndham Playhouse Square) or Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Business or Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf OR Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 3* Holiday Inn Express (previously 2.5*) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness (same as Hampton Inn) OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry (same as Residence Inn) 3* Residence Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry (same as Holiday Inn Express) OR Amenities: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 3* Wyndham Playhouse Square (previously 3*) Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness (same as Hilton Garden Inn) OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 2.5* Hampton Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness (same as Holiday Inn Express) 2.5* Residence Inn Amenities: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Smoke Free Rooms, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 2* Comfort Inn (previously 2.5*) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness 2* University Hotel and Suites Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Free Parking CLICK FOR: OR Cleveland (Independence) 3.5* Crowne Plaza Hotel Cleveland South - Independence Amenities: Restaurant, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3.5* Doubletree South Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business (same as Skyline Hotel) OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 3.5* Embassy Suites Amenities: Suite, Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Business, Laundry 3.5* Skyline Hotel Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business (same as Doubletree South) OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis 3* Holiday Inn Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 3* Hyatt Place 2.5* Amerisuites Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 2.5* La Quinta Independence Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf, Tennis Cleveland (Lorain - Elyria) 3* Holiday Inn Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry Cleveland (Macedonia - Hudson - Twinsburg) 3* Holiday Inn Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis Cleveland (Richfield) 3* Holiday Inn Express Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower CLICK FOR: OR Cleveland (Strongsville) 3* Holiday Inn Strongville (previously 3.5*) Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf OR Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower Cleveland (Westlake) 3* Holiday Inn Cleveland-West Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Laundry OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Laundry OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Laundry, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3* Residence Inn Amenities: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry Columbus (Downtown - Arena) 4* Hyatt Regency Columbus (previously 3.5*) Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 4* Westin Amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking 3.5* Crowne Plaza Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry OR Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3.5* Doubletree Hotel Guest Suites Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 3.5* Lofts Hotel Amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 3.5* Sheraton Capitol Square (previously 4*) Hyatt on Capitol Square Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Business OR Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3* Drury Convention Center Amenities: Fitness, Pool, Laundry 3* Holiday Inn at Capital Square Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 2.5* Comfort Inn and Suites Downtown Amenities: Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf CLICK FOR: OR Columbus (Dublin) 3.5* Embassy Suites Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf OR Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Free Parking 3* Chase Suites Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Kitchenette 3* Crowne Plaza Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 3* Hyatt Place Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 3* La Quinta Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry OR Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry, Golf, Free Parking, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking 2.5* Extended Stay Deluxe (5530 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf 2.5* Hampton Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 2* Extended StayAmerica Metro Place Drive Amenities: Laundry Columbus (East - Reynoldsburg) 3* Best Western Executive Suites Amenities: Suite, Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry OR Amenities: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 3* Best Western Canal Winchester Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf 3* Columbus Gatehouse Inn Amenities: Suite, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Kitchenette, Tennis 2.5* La Quinta Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet 2* Extended StayAmerica East (2200 Lake Club Dr) Amenities: <none shown by hotwire> CLICK FOR: OR Columbus (North) 3.5* Embassy Suites (previously 3*) (ZONE: North) Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Kitchenette 3* Best Western Columbus North (previously 2.5*) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Interent, Laundry (same as Hawthorn Suites) OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry, Free Parking 3* Hawthorn Suites Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Interent, Laundry (same as Best Western Columbus North) 3* Midwest Hotel and Conference Center Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 2.5* Country Inn and Suites (NORTH ZONE) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 2.5* Holiday Inn Express Columbus North (NORTH ZONE) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Laundry 2.5* Red Roof Inn Amenities: Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry 2* Baymont Inn and Suites Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 2* Columbus Inn and Suites Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Laundry (same as Days Inn) 2* Days Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Laundry (same as Columbus Inn) Columbus (Obetz - Rickernbacker Airport) 2* Baymont Inn and Suites Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet CLICK FOR: OR Columbus (OSU) 3* Holiday Inn Express (OSU Zone) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business 2* Baymont Inn (OSU AREA) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet Columbus (Polaris) 3* Wingate (ZONE: Polaris) Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 2.5* Extended Stay on Lyra (POLARIS ZONE) Amenities: <none supplied by user> Columbus (Port Columbus Airport CMH - Easton) 3* Best Western Port Columbus Amenities: Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf (same as Four Points) OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 3* Four Points Amenities: Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf (same as Best Western Port Columbus) OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf 3* Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport East Amenities: <none supplied by user> (may be: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower) 2.5* Country Inn and Suites Airport East (6305 East Broad St) Amenities: Shuttle, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 2* Extended StayAmerica Easton Amenities: Laundry Columbus (South - Grove City) 3* Dury Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 2* Budget Inn Columbus Amenities: <none supplied by user> (may be: Free Parking) 2* Microtel Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet CLICK FOR: OR Columbus (West) 2.5* Comfort Suites Hilliard Amenities: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Smoke Free, Business OR Amenities: Suite, Pool, Indoor Pool, Smoke Free, Business, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Free Parking, Complimentary Breakfast, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 2.5* La Quinta Inn and Suites Columbus West Amenities: Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry, Free Parking, Bathroom Accessible, Wheelchair Accessible, Handicapped Parking 2* Super 8 Columbus West Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool Columbus (Worthington) 4* Sheraton Suites Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Golf OR Amenities: Suites, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Free Parking 3.5* Crowne Plaza North Marriott North Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis, Laundry OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3.5* Doubletree Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Interent, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis OR Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business OR (may be: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Wheelchair Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower) 3* Holiday Inn Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf 2* EconoLodge Worthington Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast 2* Extended Stay America Columbus - Worthington (7465 High Cross Boulevard) Amenities: Laundry, Free Parking Cuyahoga Falls - Kent 3* Sheraton Suites Amenities: Suite, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry OR Amenities: Suite, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry CLICK FOR: OR Dayton (Airport DAY) 3* Best Western Plus Dayton Northwest Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Free Parking, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking Fitness Business Hi-Speed Internet Access Golf nearby free parking complimentary breakfast free internet accessible path of travel in room accessibility accessible bathroom handicap parking 3* Drury Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 3* Hawthorn Suites Amenities: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Tennis 3* Holiday Inn North Amenities: Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry (same as Ramada) 3* Ramada Amenities: Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry (same as Holiday Inn North) 2* Howard Johnson Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Laundry Dayton (Central) 3.5* Dayton Grand Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis Dayton (Fairborn - Beavercreek) 3* Holiday Inn Fairborn Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Free Parking, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3* Wingate by Wyndham Dayton - Fairborn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Free Parking Dayton (South - Miamisburg) 3* Hawthorn Suites Amenities: Suite, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Tennis, Laundry, Kitchenette 3* Holiday Inn Dayton Mall Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Laundry OR Amenities: Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry 2* Dayton Inn South Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business Lima 2.5* Howard Johnson Lima OH Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower Mansfield - Bellville 3* Holiday Inn Mansfield Conference Center Amenities: Restaurant, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry CLICK FOR: OR Marietta 2* Super 8 Amenities: Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry Newton Falls - Warren - Niles 3.5* Magnuson Grand Hotel Warren Amenities: Shuttle, Restaurant, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf, Tennis Norwalk - Milan 2.5* Best Western Norwalk Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness 2* Days Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf Port Clinton 3* Holiday Inn Express Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Golf Sandusky - Huron 2.5* Comfort Inn Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Complimentary Breakfast, Laundry Streetsboro 3* Wingate Inn Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf Toledo (Central - Westgate) 3* Grand Plaza Hotel Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower 3* Park Inn Toledo Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower Toledo (Perrysburg - 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Not at all... this should be do-able :) The Downtown area is the closest to the pier. The 2 "low bid accepting" hotels in the Downtown Miami area are the Hyatt and the Sheraton. The Hyatt often goes for as low as a $27 winning bid, while the Sheraton often goes for $40 (both are 3* and get very good reviews). When bidding 3* in Downtown Miami, you have 2 re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bid zones, i recommend you read this: Re-bidding Explained I would start by bidding $27 and if rejected, re-bid using $35, if rejected, re-bid at $40. I personally wouldn't go above the $40 mark at this point since these 2 hotels can usually be had for the above rates, so if rejected i would just try again in a week or so. I did check the Hyatt and their current rate implies that you have a decent chance at success. If you need 2 rooms, make sure you select 2 rooms when you start the bidding process. If you're new to Priceline, i'd be happy to "walk u thru the process" and be available via IM (Yahoo or AOL) to "talk to you live" in case you have any questions along the way. Let me know how you make out, or if you'd like me to talk you through the process.

MY fault.... been staring at the screen too looonng! Didn't see the demarkation of Priceline and Hotwire. Thanks for clarifying.

If you click the Priceline logo at the top of the screen, you can put each city into the box and you'll see what hotel levels are offered. As of this writing, Marathon has 1* and 2* hotels, Islamorada has 2* and 2.5* hotels. We haven't had any reported wins in this area yet, so hard to guess what hotels they may actually be. I looked at Expedia and Orbitz for Islamorada and the only chains that i recognized was the Hampton Inn and Days Inn (although Priceline can use smaller independent hotels as well), but i would GUESS that both of these hotels are offered in this zone (as well as some others). You may also want to try Hotwire which has an Islamorada zone, although they showed no availability for the random date i entered. If/when you're ready to bid, supply the dates and i'll try to come up with a bidding strategy for you.

Thanks for posting!! That's a great deal for South Beach. It would be great if you could also post taxes (WHY POST TAXES?) and and dates of your stay. I have personally stayed at this hotel, and you can read my review in the Hotel Review section at the bottom of the main page. (a LINK for the lazy) I'd be unimpressed if i was paying their rates thru conventional means, but at $85 it's a great deal. I hear a lot of basketball stars and some famous music people stay here when they are in town (although i didn't see any). FYI- this hotel charges a resort fee of <i think> $10/day Have a great trip, and thanks again for posting.

Thanks for the follow-up!! Just to clarify, all of these hotels are in the (Sunrise - Weston - Plantation) zone? I'm usually not this much of a pain in the a$$, but i'm happy to get some new Hotwire listings, and i want to get it correct. Thanks again.

Thanks for posting and welcome to the board! Do you happen to remember the star ratings for the above hotels (possibly?) and the amenities listed before you bought (not likely). If you have any of this info, please post it and i'll add these hotels to the "Hotel List by City" for the area. Thanks again for taking the time to post your prior wins.