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Yay it worked! $80 Downtown, Hyatt Regency. I'm super happy with the price, the hotel looks very nice, a little concerned about the distance but I'm saving so much on lodging it probably won't hurt to spend a little extra on cabs if necessary. I hope we can get a room with a view to the super dome, that would be really interesting.

Thanks for all the info. Accessability is very important to me and hotel quality is very important to my husband. I think I'm ready to try FQ/Downtown 4* with a max bid of 100.

Ok I did just that and it failed but I think that was halfway expected. My husband thinks we should go for a 4* in downtown and I want to try 3.5* in French quarter. I'm concerned I will be pregnant and having to do excessive walking if we are not in vicinity but I know nothing about NO so maybe downtown would be ok. I need to do more research. I also can't find a description of how Priceline defines their star rating (like what do I give up by going from 4 to 3.5). Anyway will be back after more research. What is your opinion of downtown vs. french quarter?

Yes that is correct.

Hmmm. I would be willing to add 3.5 stars if I have to go over $100 to stay in the French quarter. But I would like to try for 4* first. Since these prices probably don't account for taxes I would rather max out at $125 though that is definitely on my high side. I might be willing to expand my zones at that point.

I would like a deal but am so unsure what is reasonable and am willing to go higher if necessary (is 100 more reasonable?). Worse case scenario if it's rejected I just try again at a later time? So if I understand the rebid concept then I would choose the airport or east section at 4* which essentially gives me the opportunity to up my bid in the zone I want since there are no 4* there? Seems to make sense. I'll try bidding Saturday and see how it goes.

Ok I checked them out and would like to use Priceline. French Quarter seems good though I'm not to familiar with the city and I'd like 4* but could go down to 3.5*. It's our anniversary so the nicer the better :) .

I thought there used to be a form to fill out for bidding help but I can't seem to find it. I've never used a service like this but am always interested in getting a deal. The airfare is booked so now I just need hotel: May 24-May 29 (5 nights) French Quarter (I'm choosing based on what I've read to be most convenient) I would love to pay $60 but could go up to $80 (is that reasonable?) 4* preferred We are going down for a wedding but have never been and are doubling this as an anniversary trip.