WzDancer

Hyatt Place Rancho Cordova 10744 Gold Center Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-635-4799 Check-In: Fri, Sep 2, 2011 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 / 11:00 AM Room Subtotal: $44.00 Taxes & Fees: $13.49 Total Charged to Card: $57.49 I was unsuccessful at Folsom zone with $43 for 3*, then I added RC zone and bidded at $44 for 3*. I definitely overbidded (by less than $5?), since the hotel web site list $79 AAA rate. It is still a godd deal and I won't complain. As usual, I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Hawthorn Suites Sacramento 321 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-441-1200 Check-In: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out: Sun, Sep 4, 2011 / 12:00 PM Offer Price: $39.00 Taxes & Fees: $12.72 Total Charged to Card: $51.72 My offer of $39 for 2.5* was accepted on the first try. The Hawthorn web site lists AAA/senior rate of $71.40. I started bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Best Western Inn & Suites At Discovery Kingdom 1596 Fairgrounds Drive Vallejo, California 94589 707-554-9655 Check-In Date: Sunday, June 19, 2011 Check-Out Date: Monday, June 20, 2011 Your Offer Price: $44.00 Taxes and Fees: $13.49 Total Charges*: $57.49 For this wine country getaway, I was unsuccessful in zones around Santa Rosa and Napa up to $50 for 3* and $46 for 2.5*. So I moved to the Vallejo zone. When my first offer of of $42 for 2.5* was met with "If you raise you bid by $15, we will give you another chance immediately", I knew I was close to a deal, so I rebidded at $44 for 2.5* by adding the "North Napa" zone and was accepted. The AAA rates on the BW web site are $90 for non-somiking rooms and $81 for unspecified (smoking?) rooms. As usual, I started bidding using the PRICELINE link.

I need to apologize twice. First, for posting this result on the wrong state group. Second, for messing up on the company name. It is Enterprise! This the first time I get from either PRICELINE or HOTWIRE a car from a non-lagcy big name company. In SEA, Enterprise is an off-site rental, and it requires at least 30 extra minutes to check out or return a car. For full-size, I get Chevy Impala today.

Car daily rate - Hotwire hot Rate: $13.95 Rental days: 7 Tax recovery charges and fees: $75.43 Subtotal: $173.08 Something strange happened. Last week, HOTWIRE had full-zide at $13 per day but with a high fee and tax, total came as $220 per week. So I was working on priceline, and unsuccessful at $12 /day. But today the total of $14/day came up as $173 per week, it is cheaper than $13/day at PRICELINE if my bid were accepted. I started shopping using the HOTWIRE link.

Fairfield Inn Bellevue 14595 Ne 29th Place Bellevue, Washington 98007 425-869-6548 Check-In Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011 Check-Out Date: Monday, June 6, 2011 Your Offer Price: $46.00 Number of Nights: 4 Subtotal: $184.00 Taxes and Fees: $35.88 Total Charges*: $219.88 My $45 for 2.5* was not accepted, then I rebided at $46 using Redmond as a rebid zone. The Fairfiled web site lists AAA rate of $127 for Thursday and $76 for Friday through Sunday. Unlike Courtyard, Fairfield Inn quality vaires with property. But this is one of the best Fairfield in the nation. I've been here before, and I prefer this one to Courtyard, because this one offers excellent breakfast and coffee. I started bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Red Lion Hotel Bellevue 11211 Main Street Bellevue, Washington 98004 425-455-5240 Check-In Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Check-Out Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011 Your Offer Price: $50.00 Taxes and Fees: $14.63 Total Charges*: $64.63 My $49 for 2.5* was unsuccessful at Lynwood, Bothel and Kirkland zones, so I added the Bellevue zone and upped my bid by $1. Therefore, this may not be the bottom price. But it is nonetheless a good deal. The AAA rate on the Red Lion web site is $126. I stated bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Super 8 Motel - San Luis Obispo 1951 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, California 93401 805-544-6888 Check-In Date: Monday, April 11, 2011 Check-Out Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Your Offer Price: $45.00 Taxes and Fees: $12.62 Total Charges*: $57.62 The region from Santa Barbara to SLO is not known for good hotels deals. I was no luck up to $50 at 2.5* in SLO and neighboring zones, PL quoted an average rate of $99 for 2.5*. When my offer of $42 for $2.5 was rejected, PL kindly offered me a free rebid at $55. Since I am an experienced Pl bidder, I knew that I was a few dollars away. So I rebidded by adding zones. $45 was the lowest accepted offer. The PL clear site lists a rate of $59 for this Super 8. I started bidding through the PRICELINE link.

Holiday Inn Express Simi Valley 2550 Erringer Road Simi Valley, California 93065 805-584-6006 Check-In Date: Friday, March 25, 2011 Check-Out Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011 Your Offer Price: $38.00 Taxes and Fees: $11.97 Total Charges*: $49.97 I spotted on HOTWIRE a 3* with breakfast at $46. However, I was unsuccessful on Priceline at $42 for a 3*. My $38 for 2.5* was accepted at first try. The lowest rate on the open market is $90. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Pick-Up Date: November 29, 2010 - 7:00 PM National Car Rental SAN FRANCISCO ARPT Drop-Off Date: November 30, 2010 - 4:00 PM SAN JOSE AIRPORT Your Offer Price: $14.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 1 days(0 days and 21 hours) Subtotal: $14.00 Taxes and Fees: $20.84 Total Charges: $34.84 Lowest Published Price: $180.02 Total Savings:* $145.18 (You saved 81%) The quoted price price on HOTWIRE is $30, with a final charge of over $55. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Country Inn And Suites Ventura 298 Chestnut Street Ventura, California 93001 805-653-1434 Check-In Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Check-Out Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Your Offer Price: $48.00 Taxes and Fees: $12.64 Total Charges*: $60.64 HOTWIRE lists a 2.5* Ventura hotel at $57 with breakfast, smelling like Country Inn. I have tried previous days on PRICELINE unsuccessfully with lower prices, until I upped the offer to $48 today. The hotel web site lists $93.60 for AAA and Senior rates. I started the bidding through the PRICELINE link.

Holiday Inn San Jose 1740 North First Street San Jose, California 95112 408-793-3300 Check-In Date: Monday, October 11, 2010 Check-Out Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Your Offer Price: $47.00 Subtotal: $94.00 Taxes and Fees: $20.36 Total Charges*: $114.36 This the third week (and final days) that my out of town friends are staying here, because they like the accessibility to light rail and other public transportation options. This couple prefer to sleep on separate beds. The front desk staff were very accommodating to their request of two-beds, upper floor and away from traffic, they never treated Priceliners as second class citizens. As in the previous weeks, $45 for 3* did not work. As usual, I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Country Inn And Suites Sunnyvale 1300 Chesapeake Terrace Sunnyvale, California 94089 408-747-0999 Check-In Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010 Check-Out Date: Monday, October 11, 2010 Your Offer Price: $42.00 Taxes and Fees: $12.81 Total Charges*: $54.81 My out of town guests enjoyed the breakfast here so much that they bugged me to reserve more nights for them. However, this Country Inn accepts PRICELINE only for Fri through Sun nights. This hotel is quiet Sunday nights because they do not offer weekend rate through regular reservation. The regular rate is $145. It offers slightly better breakfast on Monday compared to the weekend. I started bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Holiday Inn Express Downtown Sacramento 728 Sixteenth Street Sacramento, California 95814 916-444-4436 Check-In Date: Friday, October 8, 2010 Check-Out Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010 Your Offer Price: $40.00 Number of Rooms: 2 Taxes and Fees: $18.92 Total Charges*: $98.92 I saw on HOTWIRE a 3* downtown hotel with breakfast goes for $49, smelling like HI Express. So I submitted $40 for 2.5* on PRICELINE, the offer was accepted rioght away by HIE. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Holiday Inn San Jose 1740 North First Street San Jose, California 95112 408-793-3300 Check-In Date: Monday, October 4, 2010 Check-Out Date: Friday, October 8, 2010 Your Offer Price: $47.00 Subtotal: $188.00 Taxes and Fees: $33.60 Total Charges*: $221.60 Through progressive bids, I learned that $47 is the lowest I could be accepted in a 3* hotel in the Silicon Valley on weekdays. The senior rate listed on the Holiday Inn web site is $88. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Country Inn And Suites Sunnyvale 1300 Chesapeake Terrace Sunnyvale, California 94089 408-747-0999 Check-In Date: Friday, October 1, 2010 Check-Out Date: Monday, October 4, 2010 Your Offer Price: $43.00 Subtotal: $129.00 Taxes and Fees: $25.26 Total Charges*: $154.26 $42 for 2.5* was not accepted in Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, so I added another zone and rebidded at $43. I started bidding through the PRICELINE link.

Holiday Inn San Jose 1740 North First Street San Jose, California 95112 408-793-3300 Check-In Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Check-Out Date: Friday, October 1, 2010 Your Offer Price: $47.00 Subtotal: $94.00 Taxes and Fees: $20.22 Total Charges*: $114.22 My initial try of $45 for 3* did not work in Milpitas, so I added SJ zone and add tried $47 for 3*. I may not hit the rock bottom.However, however, this is nonetheless a good deal for weekdays. Definitely a convenient location for accessing public transportation and airport. I started the bidding via the PRICELINE link.

If you appreciate complimentary breakfast as me, this is the place. The breakfast room is separate from the restaurant, but offers indoor and outdoor seatings. There are two kinds of scrambled egss, properly prepared sausage and bacon. Two big jugs of juice, not the machine. There is a gig bowl of freshly diced fruit medley, plus another bowl of apples and banana. Of course, there is plenty of carbhydrate and caffeine. BTW, we eat from real plates, cups and tools. The hotel looks like a converted "Holiday Inn Classic." Therefore the room is acceptable, but nothing to brag about. However, the hotel ground is spacious, the pool area is clean and sunny. In summary, this is not a bad choice for a relaxed night before the busy day in the BIG CITY.

Palm Garden Hotel 495 North Ventu Park Road Thousand Oaks, California 91320 805-716-4200 Check-In Date: Friday, August 13, 2010 Check-Out Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010 Your Offer Price: $46.00 Taxes and Fees: $12.29 Total Charges*: $58.29 I need a highway stop before the weekend activity in the Big City. My intital offer of $42 for 2.5* was not accepted, but PL suggested me to rebid at $52. This usually indicate that I am within $5 of being accepted. I progressively added $2 each time I added a neighboring zone, and the third time was a charm. The hotel web site list best available rate of $99. AAA rate is $89 and Senior at $84. This is an independant full-service hotel. The web site indicates complimentary full Am. breakfast. I started the bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Best Western Markland Hotel 434 Potereo Grande Drive Monterey Park, California 91755 323-887-1988 Check-In Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010 Check-Out Date: Monday, August 16, 2010 Your Offer Price: $44.00 Subtotal: $88.00 Taxes and Fees: $19.58 Total Charges*: $107.58 I was unsuccessful last night with $43 for 2.5*. I upped to $44 for 2.5* and it worked today. The 7-day advanced purchase rate at the hotel web site is $74 for Sat. and $68 for Sun. Complimentary breakfast included. I started bidding using the PRICELINE link.

Hawthorn Suites Sacramento 321 Bercut Drive Sacramento, California 95814 916-441-1200 Check-In Date: Sunday, May 30, 2010 Check-Out Date: Monday, May 31, 2010 Your Offer Price: $41.00 Taxes and Fees: $13.10 Total Charges*: $54.10 I was unsuccessful at South Natoma with $40 for 2.5*, so I added Downtwon zone and bidded at $41. The AAA rate on the hotel web site is $71. I started bidding through the PRICELINE link.

Dear Colfax: Could you call them again to reservced a two-bedroom suite for me, just like the oner you got recently. However, I won't know what to do with three beds though. I do not have many (any?) frienbds in Colma. WzDancer

Staybridge Suites San Bruno 1350 Huntington Ave San Bruno, California 94066 650-588-0770 Check-In Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Check-Out Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Your Offer Price: $44.00 Taxes and Fees: $14.09 Total Charges : $58.09 Tipped by a report from Colfax, I felt I could not stay home. My $43 offer was not accepted. However, $44 is almost as good deal as Colfax, since I won't use the laundry facility. I started with the PRICELINE link.

Car daily rate - Hotwire hot Rate: $13.95 Rental days: 3 Subtotal: $41.85 Tax recovery charges and fees: $34.19 Total price: $76.04 I used the HOTWIRE link.

Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport 10720 Cambie Road Richmond, British Columbia V6X 1K8 604-821-1818 Check-In Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Check-Out Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010 Your Offer Price: $49.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 2 Subtotal: $98.00 (US dollars) Taxes and Fees: $23.72 (US dollars) Total Charges: $121.72 (US dollars) This is the hotel PL sent me to most often when I visited Vancouver, I have been happy with this place. My $47 offer was not accepted, $49 did the trick. The lowest rate on the Holiday Inn web site is $109. I used the PRICELINE link to start the bidding.