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WzDancer

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  1. Ramada Cedar City 1575 West 200 North, Cedar City , UT , My offer of $56 was accepted on the first try, the total came out as $68.28 PRICELINE EXPRESS lists a 2.5* with breakfast at $60, with a total charge of $74 PL also offers Ramada "For Members Only" at $67, with a total charge of $76 Ramada web site offers Senior Rate of $81, with a total charge of $90 I started bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  2. Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown 206 South West Temple, Salt Lake City 84101 Applying a (15% off) coupon code that Priceline sent to me after a recent trip, the total come out as $70.22. The Priceline list rate is $149,with a total of $170 after tax. Priceline satisfaction index is 8.5, PRICELINE EXPRESS listed free amenities are: Internet, breakfast. (Not Free Parking)
  3. Sleep Inn Provo 1505 South 4o East, Provo , UT , United States Applying the coupon code PL sent me after a recent stay, the total came out as $57.17. What a steel ! PL list view rate is $80, total of $90 with tax. Listed free amenities include: Parking, internet and breakfast. The satisfaction was 8+ last week, but is 7.6 today after a PL system wide re-rating.
  4. Holiday Inn Express Hotels And Suites San Antonio Airport 91 Northeast Loop 410, San Antonio , TX , PRICELINE EXPRESS listed amenities: Parking, Wi-Fi and Breakfast Not listed: Biz Center, twilight reception. The list rate is $99, PRICELINE EXPRESS rate $56 PRICELINE EXPRESS offers two 2.5* hotels in this zone with same amenities, but this HI Exp can be identified with 8+ customer satisfaction. This HI Express has undergone renovation since my stay earlier this year. The renovation is well done in the guest rooms and in the public area. Room subtotal: $56.00 I started surfing using the PRICELINE link.
  5. Best Western Marina Grand Hotel 300 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX , United States PL EpressX Listed Amenities: Parking, Wi-Fi and Breakfast Not listed: Biz Center, Fitness and others Regular $88, PLX $56 Easily identifiable. Room subtotal: $112.00 Staying at a water-front historic high rise is an experience, complimentary ""breakfast with a view" at top floor is great experience, even on a foggy day. Strolling water-front and downtown is a real pleasure. My room is recently renovated, other floors are work-in-progress. Wi-Fi is a little slow. I started the surfing using the PRICELINE link.
  6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Corpus Christi 5217 Blanche Moore Dr, Corpus Christi , TX 361-985-8393 PL customer satisfaction index 8.7 PRICELINE EXPRESS lists a 3* hotel, with 8+ satisfaction index, at $66 ($99 regular). It would be either Courtyard or Hilton Garden. But I need a good (complimentary) breakfast in the Christmas morning, so I went for the third category of PL discount, "Unlocked Rate for Members Only". This Fairfield is discounted from $89 to $71 (non-refundable). I hope you don't mind the posting on under the Priceline Forum. Room subtotal: $142.00 Taxes & fees: $20.78 Total charged today: $162.78 There appears to be no Priceline service charge for the unlocked rate, The total rate is almost the same as 2 nights of PL Exp at $66. I started surfing using the PRICELINE link.
  7. Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Antonio Northwest 5014 Prue Road, San Antonio, TX 210-694-5100 Priceline customer satisfaction Index 8.6 Room subtotal: $47.00 Taxes & fees: $13.10 Total charged today: $60.10 For this roadside overnight stay, I did not make reservation until 2 hours before check-in. The list rate is $87. PLX lists the following amenities: Parking, Biz Center, Wi-Fi, Breakfast, Pool, Fitness and Non-Smoking. I am really satisfied with the 2.5* rating. I started surfing using the PRICELINE link.
  8. Quality Suites Burleson 321 S. Burleson Blvd, Burleson, TX Priceline places Burleson in Fort Worth area. My offer of $50 for 2.5* was not accepted, $52 did. The best rate on the Choice Hotels web site is $63. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  9. Comfort Inn Plano 700 Central Parkway East, Plano , TX My offer of $42 for 2.5* was accepted on the first try. The best rate on the Choice Hotels web site is $76. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  10. Sheraton Cerritos 12725 Center Court Drive Cerritos , CA Check-in: Sun Jul 17, 2016 - After 03:00 PM Check-out: Mon Jul 18, 2016 - 12:00 PM Room subtotal: $69.00 Taxes & fees: $15.34 Total charged today: $84.34 PRICELINE EXPRESS lists a 3.5* in tis zone for $76, with free parking, internet, pool, biz center, etc. This rate is already more attractive than that of 2.5* place, which most likely will be Extended Stay America. My initial bid of $67 was not successful, but $69 was. The list view rate was $127. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  11. La Quinta Inn & Suites Orange County - Santa Ana 2721 Hotel Terrace, Santa Ana , CA Check-in: Fri Jul 15, 2016 - After 03:00 PM Check-out: Sun Jul 17, 2016 - 12:00 PM Room subtotal: $148.00 Taxes & fees: $29.06 Total charged today: $177.06 PRICELINE EXPRESS lists a 2.5* with free breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi, etc., at $80 (List 148), among the most attractive in Orange County. From "What Hotel" hint, I can figure out this to be La Quinta. One of my acceptable 2.5 Hotels. My initial offer of $72 was not accepted, but $74 was. The best AARP Rate listed on the LQ.com is $134/nite. I believe I am doing OK on PRICELINE this time. I started the surfing and bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  12. Super 8 Costa Mesa/Newport Beach 2645 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa , CA , United States Room subtotal: $78.00 Taxes & fees: $16.90 Total charged today: $94.90 PRICELINE EXPRESS lists at $84 a 2.5* with free breakfast and biz center. My initial offer of $78 for 2niotes was not accepted, but accepted when I shorten to 1 night, PL claims a list rate of $100, but Super 8 web site list a discounted rate of $90 (total $97.30 with tax). I save $2.40 through Priceline!! I started the bidding through the PRICELINE link.
  13. County Inn 850 Leong Drive, Mountain View , CA , United States Check-in: Fri Jun 24, 2016 - After 02:00 PM Check-out: Mon Jun 27, 2016 - 12:00 PM Based on PRICELINE EXPRESS listing of $80 per night, I started naming my price at $72, and progressively increase by $2. The bid was accepted at $76. I saved 5% from PRICELINE EXPRESS. The PL open list rate is $117, while Expedia list $125. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  14. Hampton Suite Corpus Christi TX 5879 South Padre Island, Corpus Christi , TX AS usual, I surveyed the PRICELINE EXPRESS listing before submitting Name Your Price. This time PL Exp lists 2.5* hotel (8+ rating) with complimentary breakfast at $54 (list rate $96). My offer of $46 for 2.5* was immediately accepted by this 3* Hampton. PL Exp also lists a 3* hotel (8+ rating) with complimentary breakfast at $60 (list rate $128). So I'd say today is my lucky day. The Hampton web site lists a AAA rate of $98. I started the PL bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  15. Holiday Inn San Antonio-Downtown / Market Square 318 W Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78204 HW lists this hotel under "River Walk Area", but technically it is near Market Square, as the hotel name implies. The HW listed amenities include complimentary Parking and Wi-Fi and Biz Center. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle to River Walk, since it is not really a short walk to the river. HW lists a regular rate of $130, but the Holiday Inn site list a best rate of $94. I started surfing HW and completed the purchase using the BetterBidding HOTWIRE link.
  16. Crowne Plaza Austin 6121 North Ih 35, Austin , TX PRICELINE EXPRESS lists a 3.5* hotel (with complimentary Parking and internet, but not breakfast) at $57 (list rate $129). My PRICELINE offer of $50 was accepted on the first try. I started the bidding via the PRICELINE link.
  17. Holiday Inn Express Hotels And Suites San Antonio Airport 91 Northeast Loop 410, San Antonio , TX PRICELINE EXPRESS lists a 2.5* hotel (with complimentary breakfast, parking, internet and pet friendly) for $52 (List rate $84). My first offer of $45 was unsuccessful, $47 did it. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  18. BEST WESTERN PLUS Orchid Hotel & Suites 130 N. Sunrise Avenue Roseville CA, 95661, United States Priceline Express lists a 2.5* with Breakfast in Roseville at $59. My offer of $52 and was accepted immediately. The best rate on the Best Western web site is $90. I was placed in a suite. This motel has an on-site lounge, not open to the public, and offer each guest a free drink in the evening. I started the bidding using the PRICE.LINE link.
  19. Comfort Inn & Suites Lincoln City 136 Northeast Highway 101, Lincoln City , OR PRICELINE EXPRESS lists $65 for 3* and $63 for 2.5*, both with breakfast. I was hoping to cut the rate by 10%, I started bidding at $55 and progressively rebid by adding zones. The accepted rate of $60 is only 5% below the PRICELINE EXPRESS advertised rate. The best rate offered on the Comfort Inn web site is $79. This one has 8+ guest rating. I started the bidding through the PRICELINE link.
  20. Best Western Plus Prairie Inn 1100 Price Road South East, Albany , OR Using PRICELINE EXPRESS listing of $69 for a 2.5* in this Zone as a guide, I offered $60 for 2.5* and was accepted on the first try. The best rate on the BW web site is $90. This BW+ has clean and functional room, breakfast is not too shabby. It justifies the 8.7 customer rating on Price.line web site. I started the bidding through the PRICELINE link.
  21. Holiday Inn Redding  1900 Hilltop Drive, Redding , CA This is the second time I am in this Holiday Inn this year. This 3* hotel has been under bidding 2.5* motels. The price listed on PRICELINE EXPRESS is $68, while the 2.5* place is listed at $71. Therefore, if complimentary breakfast is a must, PRICELINE EXPRESS is the only way to go. But I know my way to Lumber Jack Café, which offers excellent breakfast. The lowest rate (non-refundable) listed on the Holiday Inn web site is $117. I started bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  22. Holiday Inn Express Windsor-Sonoma County 8865 Conde Lane, Windsor , CA Room subtotal: $79.00 Taxes & fees: $17.63 Total charged: $96.63 PL Exp lists a 2.5* Hotel with Breakfast at $87, (38% off from the open market). The open rate for this hotel is $140. My offer up to $77 was unsuccessful. Once again, 10% is the most I can knock off the PRICELINE EXPRESS rate. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  23. Based on HW listing of a Mid-Size at $16 (Total cost of $41.50), I submitted on PL a bid of $10 for Mid-Size, PL countered with a ne-time opportunity of rebidding at greater than $13. Since the total cost at PL is surprisingly low, I rebidded at $14, with a total cost of $29, and was accepted by National. On the open market, National is unreasonably high at $169 with a total cost of $233. The lowest is AVIS at $22/day with a total of $48. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  24. This is an excellent alternative to SuperShuttle. :D Which usually cost around $50 when gratuity is added. We don't have to tour The Peninsula neighborhood and we can have breakfast on our way to SFO. Hotwire lists Mid Size (Corolla or similar) at $14 with a total cost of $25.50. I submitted a PL bid of $10 for Standard and PL suggested me to bid at $12, I compromised at $11 and was accepted at the first try. The total cost is $25.79. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.
  25. La Quinta Inn & Suites Rancho Cordova Sacramento 11131 Folsom Boulevard, Rancho Cordova, CA Check-in: Sun, Feb 1, 2015 Check-out: Mon, Feb 2, 2015 Room subtotal: $40.00 Taxes & fees: $13.30 Total charged: $53.30 Savings: You saved 44% PRICELINE EXPRESS lists a 2.5* hotel in this zone for $44 with breakfast. The PL List View rate is $78. The AAA/Senior rate on the LaQuinta site is $68.40. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.
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