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wellsie

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  1. Yup, that was the problem. Fortunately, I was able to get a decent ($119) rate at the Hilton Christiana, so even if I don't win a bid I should be okay, but I may try for just the last 3 days w/this information in mind. Thanks all - I have a knack for picking bad times to travel! You were very helpful
  2. Thanks everyone. The graduation could definitely explain it, as I believe that zone is pretty close. This info will help me w/my bidding. Will use the PRICELINE link as always.
  3. Thank you for the extremely quick reply. I was able to book the two rooms there with a discount rate of $119, but I had not been aware of that jump in rates. That may be the issue. The only thing that has me unsure about that is that I did see $45 winning bids for that zone, 3* during summer months for last year. Normally, I would say what does that mean for this year, but with all the press about plummeting travel and occupancy rates, I figured rates would be fairly stable. That said, it could be the case this year. This is the first time I've ever bid for two rooms, so I was concerned if that was affecting my bid. I have time to keep trying, I just didn't want to pursue a futile goal. If I have to increase my bid, I will do so. Thanks again for your help.
  4. Have been trying this bid the last few days. I start at $42, add Ekton and bid $44, and then the final free rebid w/New Castle, I go to $46. I don't really want to go higher than that based on previous wins posted here. I'm wondering if the fact that I'm bidding for two rooms might be the problem, or is it too far in advance for this particular area (a recent $40 win was done a few days in advance)? Also, I can't find any info on any big events at that time, but if anyone knows of something going on in the Brandywine Valley area that period, maybe I should consider higher bids? Used the PRICELINE link.
  5. Would do that, but just checked again and now I see the Hilton is sold out on the 9th, so I have my answer. Thanks for the resource, just the same.
  6. I've been having a lot of trouble with a similar bid myself. I need a 3* Downtown for 9/7 to 9/10, and I have been bidding up to $60 for the last month with no luck. I see that people have been getting the Hilton for $60 for many different dates, and they have availability for my dates. I went up to $70 yesterday, but still no luck. Do you think 3 nights might be the problem? Any suggestions? I am using the free rebid zones, but I don't want to go much higher than $70 for this.
  7. First bida of $45 and $46 were rejected. Re-bid of $47 w/$5 bonus dollars was accepted. Congratulations, you got your price of $47 for a hotel room, and we've upgraded your hotel quality level to a 3-star hotel! You've saved even more with your $15 Bonus Cash! Your Offer Price: $47.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 3 Subtotal: $141.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $34.06 Total Charges*: $175.06
  8. After many tries for $18 or $20 for Premium got this at Avis. Total is about $140 w/taxes & fees. Thanks as always!
  9. I think you made the right move. In years of watching, I have not seen the Hyatt in Kauai come up on Priceline (the one in Maui, yes, but Kauai, no). We've stayed there a few times, and I don't think many places are worth over $400/night, but for $219 it is a gorgeous place to stay. That's less than we paid on our Honeymoon 15 years ago!!! Have a great trip!
  10. You're welcome, and thank you for maintaining this wonderful service.
  11. I had been eyeing the Hyatt, since that's where we'd stayed before, but it doesn't seem to be coming up on Priceline, and the best rate I could find for my dates was $250 (I saw it the first time I checked for $219, but it was never that low again). So I think that $82 for the Hilton is much more feasible for us at this time. That said, even $250 is a good rate for the Hyatt relative to what they usually charge. It's still just a lot more $$ for a bed. When bidding I was also hoping for the Hilton, but I knew that I had to be prepared to get the ResortQuest property or the Aloha Beach Resort, among others. I didn't really want them but would have been satisfied at that bid. You have to decide if you're willing to chance it, and hopefully you'll get lucky, too.
  12. Price Per Room, Per Night: $82.00 Subtotal: $492.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $79.88 Total Charges: $571.88 Had tried for the Entertainment Book $90 deal I saw mentioned here, but kept being told $160 was the best rate for that. I bid $81 on August 14 & 15 and was rejected. Went up to $82 on the 16th, but was rejected again. Bid $82 on the 17th and was accepted!
  13. Price Per Room, Per Night: $125.00 Subtotal: $1,000.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $141.40 Total Charges*: $1141.40 Got this first try on 7/17. Very pleased about this deal, thanks to the message boards. Got the Hyatt Maui $65 deal 5 years ago, and was spoiled with that! Thanks to all the posters.
  14. I have much experience with Priceline, and none with Hotwire, but I just wanted to let this poster know that this is a rampant problem (in my opinion) with the hotel industry and has been for at least the last 5 years. We first encountered this on a trip to Hawaii in 2002. It is not specific to Hotwire, and the only thing is that they probably should state it more clearly. The New York Times & Wall Street Journal have both had articles about this practice and in the beginning you could contest it, especially if they did not disclose it at check-in. Now, however, since the practice is so widespread, I think that is becoming difficult to do. I agree that it's not so heinous if they strip some of these services out, and you only paid if you used them, but I resent being told it is mandatory, even if you never park a car, use the pool, etc.! I can't understand why this isn't illegal, since it's effectively a rate increase if it is mandatory, and should be included in the rate. Maybe if more people complained they would be forced to eliminate this practice, but as long as they can keep getting these 'fees' they will do so.
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