thesqueegeekid

I got suckered and was trying to get the same hotel as another bid for the same night as the other could not accomodate 4 people... I didn't!!! I had also tried first for 4*'s which had been popping up for $75 in a few zones ... i wnet up to $85. Last minute same day bid for some friends from Sweden. This hotel had no problem assigning a two double bed room to accomadate 4 people. Midtown South 522 West 38th Street New York, New York 10018 212-405-1700 Your Offer Price: $75.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $150.00 Taxes: $17.62 Processing Fee: $5.95 Total Charges: $173.57

I went straight to the closest Kinko's after renting a car (I had AVIS vouchers so the car was free). I knew Seattle's prceline offerings extremely well so I was fairly confident to get accepted somewhere. Tacoma was my first choice and I got my acceptance within 30 seconds. I can't imagine being stuck in similar circumstances but past priceline's deadline for same day bids ... perhaps, I would spend the night in the airport instead fo coughing up so much more for a 1*!!!

I got really lucky as I was supposed to fly out BUT the flight was overbooked and instead, took the $400 Delta voucher. I was pretty sure that I would find a Seattle area hotel accepting on the same day. This is a great hotel and I was upgraded to their club level with my SPG-gold and had a great 24th floor view of the ocean with breakfast and evening snacks. Weekend parking is free on the street. Your Offer Price: $29.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $29.00 Taxes: $3.85 Processing Fee: $5.95 Total Charges: $38.80

Bill, you are really on the move. From FL to GA to NC to CA and than SD in June!!! I would have suggested getting an RV but it seems you are doing much better on priceline.

Actually, just looked at the "home" section of the Dell website and they have a great one (the one below your model) P4 2.0 for $699 which includes free shipping, 17" moniter and on top, a $100 mail in rebate. This is for one of my friends at my university. I actually use a P2 labtop (believe it or not) and it is lightening fast on our wireless network.

~Edited~ I answered my own question below...

The 4* Westin FLL-North accepts really low ... I would try $45, $50 just to test the waters, otherwise, you have to go into the $70's. You do have lots of free bids for 4*'s as you know downtown and Hollywood won't even give you a shot. I know in other cities like Philly, NYC the prices will amaze you if you wait till the last couple weeks. In fact, some hotels only accept a week before.

I was bidding this area for my uncle last month and the best deal is the new 4* Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Plantation. This is in the FL-west zone and usually goes for only $40. With the savings, you could rent a car because the hotel is about 10+ miles from the airport!!! I read the reviews on flyertalk and the hotel seems great.

You are right .... 7.789 times $1US. I will post the conversion next time .... BUT I have long run out of fresh email addresses to take advantage of their one-time per account bonus offer.

Bid this for a friend on the Priceline Hong Kong site to use their bonus scratch and win lucky money. I got HK$100 which get rebated back/deducted from the price posted below. Hotel Name: Wyndham Hotel Billerica 270 Concord Road Billerica, Massachusetts 01862 United States 978-670-7500 Your Offer Price: HK$270 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: HK$540 Taxes: HK$53.16 Processing Fee: HK$60 (per offer) Total Lodging Charges: HK$653.16

Bid this for a friend on Priceline/Hong Kong to take advantage of the bonus scratch and win lucky money. Hyatt Regency Newport One Goat Island Newport, Rhode Island 02840 United States 401 849-2600 Your Offer Price: HK$350 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: HK$700 Taxes: HK$86.44 Processing Fee: HK$60 (per offer) Total Lodging Charges: HK$846.44 Plus, we get back HK$100 bonus

I actually booked this over a month ago. At the time (including taxes), My Priceline total was $202 Hotwire wanted $199+5 Expedia wanted $222 Priceline's counteroffer was $215 Delta itself wanted $230 So, I saved a couple buck BUT I really wanted to test out Priceline on flights. I had many rebid opportunities as flying out of JFK/LGA was higher at the time. So, I inched up slowly with many bids. I also tried Expedia's flight matcher which does not require any changes or even a waiting period to bid again. I went up to $201 on Expedia and got rejected.

Leaving from Long Island, NY (ISP)... on Delta to Seattle, WA One stop over each way. Your Offer Price: $160.00 (per ticket) Applicable Taxes: $37.00 (per ticket) Ticket Cost: $197.00 (per ticket) Processing Fee: $5.95 (per ticket) Subtotal: $202.95 (per ticket) Number of Tickets: 1 Total Charges: $202.95

I am glad they were accepting this far in advance!!! I had to use up my bonus money and I have my best friend's wedding to attend near this hotel/zone. Your Offer Price: $15.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 5 Subtotal: $75.00 (US dollars) Taxes: $5.85 (US dollars) Processing Fee: $5.95 (US dollars) Total Charges: $86.80 (US dollars)

Squeezed in a same night bid for some friends. Your Offer Price: $37.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $37.00 Taxes: $2.22 Processing Fee: $5.95 Total Charges: $45.17

I had to use up my bonus.... I really love this hotel ... I got a room on the "preferred guest" level with an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline. They have free shuttles to local shopping and to catch a bus to NYC. The pool, hot tub and common areas are great. Room was small BUT unique and really clean. Your Offer Price: $27.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $54.00 Taxes: $4.44 Processing Fee: $5.95 Total Charges: $64.39

Good job .... I followed some simple instructions on the flyertalk board on becoming a Hilton Honors Gold member .... just like that. I also did the same for becoming and SPG-Gold. (Upgraded rooms, free breakfasts but no points). If you are not one, email me through the link here, I will get back to you in a couple days on how to do it too.

Amazing hotel, incredible service and what a deal!!! Your Offer Price: $26.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 4 Subtotal: $104.00 Taxes: $6.00 Processing Fee: $5.95 Total Charges: $115.95

After checking around I could have gotten it cheaper elsewhere!!!

Bid for a friend!!!

A relative got this one...

Bid 1* and got upgraded to 2*!!! Your Offer Price: $16.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $16.00 (US dollars) Taxes: $0.80 (US dollars) Processing Fee: $5.95 (US dollars) Total Charges: $22.75 (US dollars)

Your Offer Price: $21.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $21.00 (US dollars) Taxes: $1.09 (US dollars) Processing Fee: $5.95 (US dollars) Total Charges: $28.04 (US dollars)

Your Offer Price: $30.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $60.00 (US dollars) Taxes: $2.96 (US dollars) Processing Fee: $5.95 (US dollars) Total Charges: $68.91 (US dollars)

Your Offer Price: $25.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 3 Subtotal: $75.00 (US dollars) Taxes: $3.75 (US dollars) Processing Fee: $5.95 (US dollars) Total Charges: $84.70 (US dollars)