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Started at $40 kept increased by adding zones and stars, won 3.5 stars for $65 allegedly I saved 49%

started at 4* 100 to 125 to 150. ended up with a Napa Downtown Hotel for $160.

Hotel Boutique not the fanciest. Bid a bunch of times, changing a bunch of factors. This is still cheaper than Hotels.com hotwire.com and PRICELINE EXPRESS

bid a bunch of times, NYC hotels are very competitive. the Jewel doesn't seem like the best hotel; but the location is great.

I had previously won the bid at $100. I called the Marriott and asked them if they would honour my rate for a second night. They said no. They told me the lowest price was $251 USD. I then pricelined a second room, got the same hotel for a second night, this time for $90 instead of $100, which is definitely better than $251.

CORRECTION: Jan 4-5, 2014 Zone 1 is Downtown East Collins - Federation Square I checked out previous Melbourne posts, saw the winning bid was $128. Went in, bid once at $100 and got it. Wish I had started at $90. The Marriott Website has the price listed at $182 USD, so I am still satisfied with $80 discount.

Chateau Versailles Hotel ***

failed bids: Montreal, Old Montreal & Downtown Areas (1 and 3) June 30 - July 2, 4* - $90 2 rooms 2 nights 3.5* - $90 2 rooms 2 nights 3* - $90 2 rooms 2 nights WON

June 30 - July 2, 2012 Downtown Montreal - 4, 3.5, 3* - $75 2.5* -$70 Old Montreal - 4,3.5, 2.5*, 2* - $75 tried both areas again, 4 - 2.5* at $80 no luck

6/30 - 7/1, 2012 Downtown and Old Montreal Tried $75 bid for 4* 3.5* 3*. Did not win. $70 bid 2*. Did not win.

Tried Niagara, Amherst, and East Buffalo. $65

UPDATE: The prices in Boston are ridiculous during this weekend in particular because it is the 100th anniversary for Fenway Park and the Sox are playing the Yankees all weekend. Now I know why rates are quoted at $300/night minimum.

+ 3* - $125 rejected + Copley Square - $125 - ACCEPTED won: Courtyard By Marriott Boston Copley Square

update: 3 1/2 * Beacon Hill - $90 rejected + Boston Common + 4* - $125 rejected + Quincy - $135 rejected + 3* - $125 rejected + Copley Square - $125 - ACCEPTED won: Courtyard By Marriott Boston Copley Square

Tried 3.5* and 4* Boston Common Quincy Beacon Hill Bid: 75 85 100 No luck. Then, in desperation, added 3* and did $89 No luck.

for Nov 24 - 25, 2011 - 1 night. Toronto Downtown South. 3*. Tried $60. Rejected. so I increased star level. Novotel Esplanade. 3.5* first try. $75 bid. got it. came to approx $95 w/ taxes & fees.