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Listed as 3* Hillsboro-Beaverton - Best Value - Customer Favorite Confirmed: Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Beaverton 15520 NW Gateway Court Beaverton, Oregon 97006 (503) 439-1717 Amenities: -Fitness Center -Pool(s) -Restaurant(s) -Business Center -Laundry Facilities -High-speed Internet Access $59.00/night + $35.15 taxes & fees = $330.15 $121 cheapest elsewhere = 50% savings

The room was small but had nice bedding and mattress. They did not offer an upgrade. It looks like they may be renovating the rooms and painting the exterior.

Red Lion Hotel Yakima Center 607 E. Yakima Avenue Yakima, Washington 98901 (509) 248-5900 Amenities: Airport Shuttle Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Golf Nearby

Red Lion Hotel Salem 3301 Market Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301 (503) 370-7888 Amenities: Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Laundry Facilities I was hoping this was going to be something other than a Red Lion... otherwise I would have booked on Priceline.

Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Customer Favorite

1 room 2/23/07 Hyatt Regency Denver Free Rebids: $55 -> $61 -> $67 -> $72

2 rooms 2/17/07 The Westin Hotel Tabor Center Free Rebids: $65 -> $71 -> $77 -> $82 -> $88 Lowest price on other sites: $139

1st bid accepted $55. I had been trying off and on for the past several weeks to get a 4* and bid up to $87. I also tried 3* ranging from $35-$50. The cheapest from hilton's website is 129. Your Offer Price: $55.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 3 Subtotal: $165.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $29.97 Total Charges: $194.97

1st Bid: Airport PDX 3* $35 - Failed 2nd Bid: added Beaverton 3* $42 - Failed 3rd Bid: added Northwest Portland 3* $47 - Accepted Your Offer Price: $47.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $47.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $13.28 Total Charges: $60.28

I received an email from Hotwire stating the change of the Magnolia Hotel from a 4* to 3.5*. Below, the contents of that email. They are giving me 200 HotDollars on future purchases! This email is regarding your upcoming stay at The Magnolia Hotel - Denver. We periodically review our representation of our hotel partners' star rating, we have decided to adjust the star rating to 3.5-stars. While we are confident in the quality of all our hotel partners, the new rating more accurately reflects the service level, accommodations and facilities of this property. As such, we would like to offer you the option of either canceling the reservation for a full refund, or keeping the reservation and receiving 200.00 HotDollars good for any future booking on the Hotwire Web site. One HotDollar is equivalent to one U.S. dollar in value when used for any future booking on the Hotwire Web site. Should you choose to cancel, we would be happy to assist you in rebooking to be certain that you are accommodated during your trip. Please respond with your decision by replying to this email or by calling 1-866-HOTWIRE (468-9473). Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. Our customers are very important to us, and we would like to ensure that you are provided with the best possible experience. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to reply to this email or contact us directly. Thank you for choosing Hotwire. Sincerely, Megan H Hotwire Customer Care www.hotwire.com

I believe this is a newly identified property. $78 4 rooms 07/01/2006 - 07/03/2006 The Magnolia Hotel - Denver 818, 17th Street Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 607-9000 Boutique Hotel Property offers a distinctive, unique or eclectic atmosphere. Many boutique hotels are smaller, hip properties in an urban setting, or renovated hotels with historical flair. Complimentary Breakfast <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. High-speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Laundry Facilities <amenity names only please... not descriptions>

$68 ... 10/28/05-10/30/05 Hyatt Regency St. Louis hotel in Hotwire, listed as a four-star hotel. Price was $68 per night plus fees. Selected amenities include: Restaurant(s) Pool(s) Fitness Center Business Center