Kuhlgirl

5* Las Vegas (Strip Vicinity South) Vdara $120

The Benson Hotel. We had a wonderful stay. The staff was extremely nice. There was free champagne in the lobby one night. AND, everyone was nice to our dog.

4* Portland (Downtown) $90 2/17-2/20 ~Starting bid of $65 in with $5 increases until accepted ~I increased the zones I was willing to stay each time. ~Like other people have posted, currently only the Downtown Portland zone has 4* hotels. ~I double checked for myself though before I tried it. Total Cost $315.81 Best price I could get before priceline $477. I'm happy. Thank you for the tips!!!

First Bid: 4* Old Town Alexandria $150 Won Bid~~~!!! Lorien Hotel & Spa on King Street!!!!!! This is during the Marine Corps Marathon. Saved 28%. FANTASTIC DEAL! A friend stayed at this hotel last year and payed a lot but loved it. It's close to the metro stop.

Priceline/ 2 rooms Rejected First bid $51 for 3 star Winning Second bid $61 for 2 star Actual cost for 2 rooms: Rooms $122 Tax $25.96 Total $147.96