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Good idea - so let me clarify a bit What we need: Dec 7 - 9 for touristy trips into the city. 2 rooms, for a total of 4 adults and 2 children (12 and 6). Hoping for a 3* in Long Island City near subway. We're driving in and parking. I'd be thrilled to get the Holiday Inn Manhattan View. We are traveling in 1 vehicle from New England. My preference is a 3* in LI city for a max of $180 a night (not incl parking, taxes etc). If I cannot get into LIC I'd consider Jersey City on Hotwire, but the transportation doesn't appear to be as smooth. Walking 2 blocks to a bus, transfering to PATH train, then more subway transfers in NYC. Thanks again Better Bidding! I'm very comfortable with MTA, not so much with PATH and NJ busses.

Just to follow up... I've been bidding on PRICELINE for a 3* in Long Island City and I've had no luck bidding from $120 up to $180. Will let people know what we finally win with..

Right - that's why I prefer HOTWIRE. But most of the reviews I've read have mentioned good sized rooms. One of our rooms could have a single king or queen, but the other would need 2 beds.

I love the site - but I'm still not 100% sure how to use it to it's fullest. Here's what we want to do: What we need: Dec 7 - 9 for touristy trips into the city. 2 rooms, for a total of 4 adults and 2 children (12 and 6). 3* in Long Island City near subway. We're driving in and parking. I'd be thrilled to get the Holiday Inn Manhattan View ( as others have won) but I need some bidding help. I typically use HOTWIRE, but everything I've read here points to the 3* hotel they feature being in Maspeth. Please advise,

Thanks - that looks like a good one, but we may lean toward Long Island City for easier/quicker access to NYC. From what I can see your 2 options are ferry for $9 ea way or bus stop 2 blocks away, 40 minute ride to midtown.

I posted the followup on the Washington DC board, clicked on links etc.... If I could get the New Jersey info that would be helpful. Thanks

We ended up getting the Courtyard by Marriot at Dupont Circle for $152 a night through PRICELINE. It was very handy to the city, but not worth the money IMO. I posted a lengthy review about it in Tripadvisor: 'Prime location, but not much else.' Thanks!

Can you help us ID this 4* Hoboken - Jersey City - North Bergen area hotel 12/7 - 12/9 3 rooms, 6 adults, 4 children $145 / $239 on other sites Recommended by 95% of Hotwire Cust Smoke free rooms Indoor Pool(s) Fitness Center Restuarant(s) Accessible Bathrooms Accessible for the blind / deaf High Speed internet Business Center Also does anyone know if this location is close to the PATH train into NYC? Thanks!

Trying to ID this Washington DC Hotel 3* $150 Ap 16 - 20 / 1 adult and 1 child Amenities: Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access We are still gathering reviews for this property. Thanks!

You guessed correct! I just booked a *3 Holiday Inn in Schenectady for one night 10/15 - $71 on Hotwire. Holiday Inn 100 Nott Terrace Schenectady, NY Fitness Center Pool Restaurant Business Center Laundry Facility Hi Speed Internet Thanks for the help! I'll be back to use the HOTWIRE link again.

Just booked a *3 hotel in Schenectady for one night 10/15 - $71 on Hotwire. Holiday Inn 100 Nott Terrace Schenectady, NY Fitness Center Pool Restaurant Business Center Laundry Facility Hi Speed Internet Thanks for the help! I'll be back to use the HOTWIRE link again.

Can you help us ID a 3* in Schenectady, NY? Details: Traveling Oct 15 for 1 night, 1 adult and 2 kids *3 for $71 on Hotwire Fitness Center Pool Restaurant Business Center Laundry Facility Hi Speed Internet Recommended in 75 % of customer reviews Thanks

Winning Bid for two nights July 18 & 19 3* Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls, Canada - Zone 1 (Fallsview area) $90 on Priceline Decent older hotel with some rooms that view the falls. Connected to the casino and indoor waterpark. According to Priceline this was 20% off the advertised rate. That's OK I guess. I've done better, but it's pretty late - going in 4 days. Easy walk to the falls. Many positive reviews on Trip Advisor. We'll see. Thanks Better Bidding!

We could use some help trying to identify a 4* hotel in Niagra, Ontario Here are the details 4* Niagara Falls, Ontario area hotel - $108 2 adults staying, July 18 & 19, 2011 Smoke free rooms avail Restaurants onsite High Speed Internet Available Spa Recommended by 100% of customer reviews Listed as a Best Value Thanks for any help you can offer!

Niagra Falls Ontario Travel date July 19-20 2 adults & 2 children 3 star for $109 Non smoking Fitness Center Pool Restaurants Business Center High Speed Internet Golf Nearby Recommended by 85% of Hotwire customers Also: Niagra Falls Ontario Travel date July 19-20 2 adults & 2 children 2 star for $62 Compl breakfasr Pool High Speed Internet Recommended by 45% of Hotwire customers Thanks!

Winning Hotwire bid placed on 7/7/2011 4 * hotel for $108 - Chicago Loop - Millenium Park - Grant Park area hotel The Palmer House by Hilton 7/21 - 7-25 Fitness room Indoor Pool Restaurant Business Center High Speed Internet (fee), Spa 90% recommended by reviews Thanks BetterBidding for this awesome resource!! Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

YES - it was the Palmer House and I just booked a room. It seems very centrally located, now I'll try to save $$ on parking elsewhere in the city. 7/21 - 7-25 4 * hotel for $108 - Chicago Loop - Millenium Park - Grant Park area hotel The Palmer House by Hilton Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, Internet, Spa 90% recommended Thanks BetterBidding for this awesome resource!! Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Yes - it's gone now. You see what we're looking for is a 3 - 4 * hotel close to downtown with a pool. What I see now is this instead: 2 adults staying 7/21 - 7-25 checkout Chicago Loop - Millenium Park - Grant Park area hotel 4 * hotel for $108 Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, Internet, Spa 90% recommended Any guesses on what this could be? Thank you for your help!

Hi there! Any idea what this could be? I found it today 7/7/11 $143 July 21 - 25, 2011 4 star Magnificent Mile Area - Streeterville area hotel (6.1 - 7.5 mi from city center) Fitness Pool Restaurant Business Center High Speed Internet 90% recommended. Listed as a best value Thanks!