Succeeded after many bids for 5* hotels in Canals and Center areas 8/24 through 8/26, starting at $90US. After I bid $105, website asked if I would raise my bid $20 they would book it, which I did. Not thrilled with Barbizon Palace based on reviews but for $125 per night I am ok with it. There always seems to be a 5* in the group that is not quite worthy. Last year at same time my winning hotel was Pulitzer. I paid more and will now be able to compare the two hotels.
