ChellyO

I've been bidding for nearly three weeks FLL DT and beach 3 * 3 1/2* and 4* Started at $70, worked my way up to $100 for 3 1/2 * and 4*. All rejected. Started again for 3*, worked up to $96 for 3* and got Riverside. I'm ok with Riverside. I've stayed there before and paid at check-in for upgraded rooms which are fantastic. This time, I'll stick with standard room as my pre-cruise stay will be very brief. I'm surprised there weren't better deals for this early w/e in Jan.

I have made a backup reservation at the AT&T Hotel and Conf Ctr for $200 plus tax. My budget is about $140.

I need a 3 1/2 to 4 STAR hotel room for one night Oct 31 in Downtown Austin. There is an event in town that night. I am concerned about getting shut out by bidding too late. When would be a good time to begin? Thanks for helping. C.

The name of the inn is: The Inn at Virginia Mason. It is refundable. I can cancel day of reservation. The inn is affiliated with the Virginia Mason Medical Center and is generally used by families of patients of the Virginia Mason Medical Ct.. I got a AAA rate. I believe it is considered a 2* because it does not have all the fine hotel "amenities".

Downtown, small, old inn. $109 single.

Thanks for the suggestion. After the unsuccessful bidding for a 3.5* at $135, I've opted to go with my plan B backup. July 29 weekend appears to be difficult to book. In the past I have had good results using the PRICELINE link on this site for Florida and California hotels and will be back.

Followed your suggestions to the letter bidding up to and including $135. Rejeted

You are correct. I am going about this all wrong. I welcome your strategy and will follow it. $130 maximum bid. Pikes Place first choice. Space Needle second.

So I am up to $120 rejected Pike Place and Space Needle increasing bids and adding Lake Union and Airport where there are no 3.5*.

I am willing to pay a little more to be in Pike Place zone. My absolute limit in Pike Place zone is $130 for 3.5* (which seems awfully high for this star rating). If I can't get Pike Place with maximum bid of $130, will reluctantly accept a 3.5* hotel in Space Needle zone. Hope this makes sense. Thank you

OK, To clarify. I prefer a downtown hotel. However, I did add space needle to bidding so would settle for that location.

Thank you for offering to help! For a 3 1/2 star downtown, I'd go to $130. Sure seems like a lot though for just a 3 1/2 star. However, I am open for advice and suggestions. This is for a one night pre-cruise stay on Friday, July 29. I am a solo woman traveler so safety, security and no-fuss are important. Thanks!

Thanks for advise. Will up price to $110 at next opportunity.

$97 failed too.

Up to $94 for 3 1/2* Seattle Downtown & Space Needle for July 29, one night. Rejected bids. Am I bidding too low for 3 1/2*?

Having probs for night of July 29 also for 3 1/2* bidding. Up to $94 rejected