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Got this for some family members touring Vegas and the Grand Canyon after my wedding.

I first tried for a 2*, 4 rooms at $21 which seemed like a winner but Priceline was slow responding (went to the check status ... up to 15 mins screen) which I suspect had to do with rejecting the number of rooms. Seems that once the price matches, they verify other things like number of rooms before accepting or declining. The same thing happened on my other 2* bids up to $26.

I than tried again for a 3*at $35 and got a counter to add $9.

I dropped down to 2.5* and bid $30 and got a counter to add $8 ... I bid $32, $33, $34 and won at $35. I rebid again and added two more rooms.

I used Sedona as a non-free rebid as the zone jumps from 2* up to resort and the odd chance of winning was worth the minimal risk.

Flagstaff

2320 East Lucky Lane

Flagstaff, Arizona 86004

928-526-1150

Your Offer Price: $35.00

Number of Rooms: 4

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $140.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $24.32

Total Charges: $164.32

My cousin found this amazing deal.

I called their 1-800 number to book because I needed 6 rooms ... and over the phone they also confirm the reservation on the spot. Through their website, it says it may take 24 hours to confirm.

They also let you specify your room type unlike our friends at Hotwire and Priceline.

Total per night with taxes was $19.54

The cheapest I found elsewhere was $26.00 on Travelocity.

For real bargain hunters, you can call Orleans Hotel directly and use their best-price guarantee giving you another 5% discount.

Orleans has great reviews: Reviews

:)

aaahhhhhhh we're such a family here!!!

If you are considering 3* options, also check out the Radisson Hotel Waikiki ... which is in the Waikiki-South zone and can be scored for $60. Very impressive reviews about their service, new lobby and decent rooms. Once again, away from the beach by a couple blocks.

I'm planning a cheap honeymoon getaway in Waikiki Beach.

I can't answer you on the room type however, I can help you with the "cheap" :) part...

An option for you to consider is the 3* Renaissance Ilikai in the Waikiki North zone which goes for only $58 on Priceline. It is also available for your dates ... by looking at Priceline Vacations, it comes up as the cheapest 3* listed.

I know it does not compare to the Outrigger Reef in proximity to the beach but it is great to consider for the extremely low price, favorable reviews and that it was just rennovated. Some other websites like easyclicktravel rate it as a 4.5*.

I first tried Priceline hoping for the $25 Hyatt OC .... and rebid $36. Not wanting to waste time, I just grabbed this.

I forgot to mention these were same days bids and I received PL's warning message about limited availability. Otherwise, using Hotwire ... ME ... rarely never :) !!!

I did bid downtown just for Dec 31st and struck out at $70. There budget prevented me from trying any higher.

I also added another room for them ... this time, I couldn't chance another zone win ... so, I bid each night on it's own and won again at $34.

Got this for friends... I bid the first night at $37 just to see what counter I would get and won (Hotwire had it listed for $46). I than bid for the second night $33, $35, $36 and won again at $37.

Your Offer Price: $37.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $37.00 (US dollars)

Taxes & Service Fees: $10.54 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $47.54 (US dollars)

I bid this for friends of my brother.

I tried downtown up to $70 for a 3* and up to $50 for a 2*.

After bidding $30 for a 2* at Dorval, I got a counter to add $8. I rebid using non-free rebids as all zones were acceptable $33, $33 and struck at $34.

Dorval Airport Area

340 Av Michel Jasmin (Off Cote De Liesse)

Dorval, Quebec H9P 1C1

514-636-3391

Your Offer Price: $34.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 2

Subtotal: $68.00 (US dollars)

Taxes & Service Fees: $14.27 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $82.27 (US dollars)

I got this for a customer at the bank where I now work who used to play for the NFL ... I was really trying to impress him ... and this definitely worked. I first tried Priceline hoping for the $25 Hyatt OC .... and rebid $36. Not wanting to waste time, I just grabbed this. I had predicted it to be the Crowne Plaza resort after checking Hotwire Vacations ... it wasn't ... but still has very decent reviews and a free shuttle to Disney. Cheapest conventional rate is $72.62.

http://www.radisson.com/buenaparkca

Reviews: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g3...California.html

Amenities include:

resort, restaurant, pool, fitness, internet access, golf, business services and laundry

Radisson Resort Knotts Berry Farm

7675 Crescent Ave

Buena Park, CA 90620

$298.95 (includes $34.95 in taxes and fees)

too bad you need downtown, I won New Years at the 3* airport Renaissance for $36 for a friend.

Good luck on this bid...

Hopefully, Priceline will offer Canadian origins soon too!!!

EZClickTravel has a 4.5 star "exclusive" for only $39 for your dates ... which is the Luxor. I just had some friends book this for Dec 18-20 and confirm the hotel's identity.

Luxor is priced at a steal on this website!!!

My parents are flying into Phoenix for the holidays ... and to help with the wedding planning.

We decided on a short trip to San Diego for Christmas to visit family.

I tired 4* La Jolla up to $50 and was shocked not to win the Hyatt :)

I than tried Rancho Bernardo up to $48 for a 3* and also failed at Del Mar up to $40 (just trying for fun of it .. as the hotels in this zone all charge for parking so it wasn't that preferred)

I would love to have bid 2.5* for Mira Mesa (free breakfast at a rez inn) but unfortunatly, PL Vacations showed the 3* Prime Hotel as the cheapest in the zone and I feared the likely upgrade ... Most Prime Hotels are converted old Wyndhams and Radissons and should be avoided!!!

PL/Vac showed the Holiday Inn as the cheapest for Mission Valley and the reviews were decent ... so, I tried $38 and got a counter to add $11, I bid $40 and finally won at $41. Than, added a second room.

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/h...QoZj9gAm2ze8tw&

Zone: Mission Valley

3805 Murphy Canyon Road

San Diego, California 92123

858-277-1199

Your Offer Price: $41.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 3

Subtotal: $123.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $22.76

Total Charges: $145.76

Most times we don't have much recourse with inferior rooms :) however, in this case we actually may...

I am pasting the details below from their website. This is not the same as where a Hilton let's say puts you in an inferior room. With the Atlantis, you can either book the 4* section (Tower) or the "budget" Motorlodge ...

It should be the same as at the 4* Waldorf=Astoria in NYC where the Waldorf Towers is treated separately as a 5*and you can bid for it through priceline separately.

Hotwire is selling you a 4* so you should therefore be entitled to a tower room and have a great basis to make a claim if you get lodged based on what is written in Atlantis's website below. My own experience with Hotwire is they handle claims/complaints very fairly.

From their website: http://www.atlantiscasino.com/index.asp?pa...otorlodge_rooms

"Motor Lodge Rooms

The perfect choice for the value-conscious guest seeking economy and convenience. A separate 2-story building located adjacent to the Hotel Tower, Motor Lodge guests may access all the Casino Resort-Spa facilities. Dine in any of the eight exceptional restaurants, get in on all the non-stop gaming action on the casino floor and much more. Quality, affordability and value go hand in hand at Atlantis."

The reviews on tripadvisor talk about the poor quality of the "motor lodge"... which is the reason for my concern.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Personally, because of the unique situation with this hotel, I would contact Hotwire first .. and hope they come up with an answer.

great deal... even better than the 50% off sale offered by Expedia and Hotels.com

however, make sure they do stick you in the "motor lodge" rooms... I would call the hotel to see what room type has been reserved for you ... and than email Hotwire if you are not in a tower room.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g4...eno_Nevada.html

Got this for my cousin... there are two Intercontinentals in Downtown ... this is the one near the Yorkville shopping district (where Canadians go celebrity-spotting)

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/h...FW4zuqAm2zey5R&

I bid Don Valley 3* up to $80 (she won here last new year's for $50-something)

Downtown 4* up to $80

Downtown 3* up to $80

Markham 3* up to $65

than, I returned to bidding 4* downtown and at $100, I got my first counter offer to add $22.

I tried $105 ... and won at $108 finally.

Zone: Downtown Toronto

220 Bloor Street West

Toronto, Ontario M5S 1T8

416-960-5200

Your Offer Price: $108.00 (US dollars)

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 1

Subtotal: $108.00 (US dollars)

Taxes & Service Fees: $17.96 (US dollars)

Total Charges: $125.96 (US dollars)

My aunt originally wanted New Years but changed her mind after seeing the rates...

For this win, she was only interested in this zone ... looking for the Grand Hyatt which was showing up the cheapest on PL Vacations. She was amazed to win this. MTW was too risky because there are three sharing the room.

I first bid $110 which was rejected, I than jumped straight to $130 and won. I thought it would take $140 so these bids were just for fun.

Zone: Midtown East

301 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10022-6897-6897

212-355-3000

Your Offer Price: $130.00

Number of Rooms: 1

Number of Nights: 5

Subtotal: $650.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $107.56

Total Charges: $757.56

Congratulations to thereuare and family!

The baby is absolutely beautiful! (and I totally sucked at the contest.) :)

better than ending up in last place like me :)

And... imagine that, we set a new record for most users online yesterday too ... absolutely amazing!!!!!!

Happy Birthday __________!!!! :)

How do you call Hotwire to buy a room? I have never heard of being able to do this before. But its a great thing if your on the road.

Just found this...

Book online

you are bang on ... I saw the same rate the other day too!!!

the relatives I am bidding for are stern about staying in NYC-MTW for Dec 30 to Jan 1st, the rest are fine at the Hyatt ... so, I have to dig up some deals this weekend before doing any bidding.

First time I have read about somebody calling Hotwire (NinthElegy) to purchase... funny how it landed you a cheaper rate.

checking old bids in my profile, this hotel has been downgraded to 2.5*

just looking at past bids ... this hotel has been downgraded to 2 star