geoman23

Rejected at $48, accepted at $51. Originally tried bidding 4* in the Rittenhouse Square and Center City East zones up to $101.00 and was rejected. Based on the parking rates in the city, decided to stay out of the core with free parking and cheaper options. As always, thanks to all bidders who post their wins and to the moderators. Used the [url=http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=40]PRICELINE[/url] link from the betterbidding page!

Apologies for the late posting - bid this about a week and a half ago and stayed last weekend. Definitely wouldn't agree with the 4* rating for this hotel, but it was a good stay. Hotel Amenities: Free Parking, Free Internet, Pet Friendly, Indoor Pool(s), Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Internet Access, Golf Nearby, Spa Services

Amenities Listed: Free Internet, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Internet Access Hotel is listed as the "Lord Baltimore" (no mention of the Radisson Plaza). 20 West Baltimore St. Thanks as always to all those who take the time to post on these boards to inform others (and to the moderators!!)

Spent some time attempting to bid downtown Toronto zones with no luck (4*, up to $125). Researched hotwire rates and thought for sure that the property listed might be the Radisson Plaza Harbourfront Admiral which would have been an ideal location. Obviously willing to take the chance and ended up with the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Toronto. This appears to be a new listing not on the hotel list. Full Amenities listed: Free Internet Fitness Center Business Center Golf Nearby Pet Friendly Pool(s) Self Service Laundry Tennis Nearby Indoor Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Internet Access Rate per night CAD $106.26 Nights 2 Rooms (2 adults) 1 Subtotal CAD $212.52 Tax recovery charges + fees CAD $46.71 Hotwire total CAD $259.23 Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Downtown 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1R3 Used the HOTWIRE link from this site. Thanks as always to those who post rates and to the moderators.

I've been bidding these dates consistently up to $140/$150 since December with no luck. Ideally I wanted a location further uptown, but this will suit us just fine. I was rejected at $170 for Midtown East, Midtown West, Times Square, Financial District, and Madison Square Garden zones. Accepted at $175 (which was my limit) when I added a free rebid. As always, thanks to all the posters on this site, and to the moderators for their willingness to help others. I used the PRICELINE link on this site for this purchase. Thanks! New York City Doubletree - Financial District Downtown - Financial District 8 Stone Street, New York, NY 10004 $175.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 2 + Add nights for the same rate! Room Subtotal: $350.00 Taxes & Fees: $80.44 Total: $430.44

Got this hotel after a couple tries... Started with 5* Central - $130 - Rejected Tried 4* Central - $110 - also rejected Waited 24 hours: 5* Central - $140 - Rejected Added Airport - $155 - Rejected New bid: 4* - Central $125 - Accepted May have gotten this for $120, oh well... Check-In: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 / After 02:00 PM Check-Out: Thu, Sep 13, 2012 / 12:00 PM Rooms: 1 room / 2 nights Offer Price: avg. per room, per night - US$125.00 Room Subtotal: US$250.00 Taxes & Fees: US$37.20 Total: US$287.20 Thanks to all who post to this board. Used the PRICELINE link from this site...

First bid... $45. Best rate on hotel website is $109/night. Used the PRICELINE link from this site. Thanks as always to all who post and the moderators of this wonderful board! Courtyard By Marriott Mississauga-Airport Corporate Center West 3 Star Toronto Airport West 5050 Creekbank Road Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5R2 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: US$45.00 Subtotal: US$45.00 Taxes & Fees: US$13.37 Total Charges: US$58.37

3* Wingate by Wyndham - St. George, Utah Sunday August 9, 2009 - 1 Night Hotwire Price $39.00 Tax & Recovery Charges: $10.20 Total Price: $49.20 Full list of amenities: Complimentary Breakfast Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access This looks like a great hotel! Great deal! Thanks as always to the moderators and all those who make submissions to these boards! I used the HOTWIRE link on this site to start my purchase.

The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino August 10, 2009 (1 night) Hotwire Hotel Rate: $39.00 Tax Recovery Charges & Fees: $11.52 Total Price: $50.52 Full List of Amenities: Resort Casino Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Spa Services Seems like a great deal! Thanks as always to other posters and the moderators! Used the HOTWIRE link from this site to start my purchase.

I can confirm that these were the amenities listed BEFORE my purchase. Upon checking my account, there are additional amenities that didn't originally show up (not enough room on the screen). The Complete list of amenities for this hotel are: 1-Bedroom Suite Fully-equipped Kitchen Complimentary Breakfast Free Parking Fitness Center Pool(s) Front Desk Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access Golf Nearby

Accepted on First Bid... Used the PRICELINE link from this site. Thanks to all who post! 2.5* Kanab Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, $71 Lowest Rate on HIE Website is $104 Your Offer Price: $71.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $16.76 Total Charges*: $87.76

I was able to identify this one through your hotel list and the reviews seem favourable. Used the HOTWIRE link from your site. Thanks as always!! The Desert Rose Hotel/Resort Amenities: Condo, 1 Bedroom Suite, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Complimentary Breakfast, Free Parking, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Front Desk HotPricePerNight:$53.00 Nights:1 Tax recovery charges and fees: $12.53 TotalPrice:$65.53

Didn't expect to get this one on the first bid, but it was accepted! I'm happy with this hotel, I've stayed there numerous times in the past and have no complaints. Used the PRICELINE link from this site. Thanks to everyone as always for their postings... Check-In Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009 Check-Out Date: Monday, March 2, 2009 Hilton New York 1335 Avenue Of The Americas New York, New York 10019 212-586-7000 Subtotal: $220.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $47.25 Total Charges*: $267.25

Just out of curiosity, another posting from a few days ago listed the Crowne Plaza as a 3.5*. The hotel list also lists this hotel as a 3.5* (and a post from Sept. 2008) lists it as a 3*. I assume they've upgraded it to a 4 star? My bid was definitely for a 4 star...

I've been bidding this one for a few days... Rejected up to $145 (for MTW and Times Square zones) for the last 3 days Here's how my bidding went tonight... 1. 4* MTW $120 2. added Times Square - $130 3. added Chelsea (free rebid) - $135 Accepted for the Crowne Plaza Times Square Saturday March 14, 2009 - Thursday March 19, 2009 (5 mights) Subtotal: $675 Taxes: $131.42 Total Charges: $806.42 Haven't stayed in this hotel, but it's pretty central to everything we'll be doing in the city... Rates on the hotel website for these nights are $288.50 Thanks as always to all the contributors to this board!

I had been bidding this one for a couple weeks and finally got it. Hotwire has (likely) shown this hotel at $139 for the past few weeks and it dropped to $89. Rates on the hotel website have remained the same (regular room rate of $155). Rejected at $50, accepted at $60. This hotel seems to get bad reviews, but I've stayed there several times and quite like it! Haven't had a bad experience. We just need a bed to sleep in for an early flight... Used the PRICELINE link on this site. Thanks as always to all contributors and the moderators of this site! Great job!

This hotel seems like a fairly central area to our destinations, so we decided to bid for another night. Started bidding at $110 -Priceline counter offered asking to raise my bid by $22 Rejected this, used free rebid (Culver City) and raised by $2 Rejected and used another free rebid (Santa Monica) Accepted at $113 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Offer Price $113 Taxes and fees $24.27 Total Charges: $137.42 Lowest rates on the hotel website are $319, so another great deal! Thanks to all the contributors to this board. Used the PRICELINE link from this site.

Started bidding at $110 -Priceline counter offered asking to raise my bid by $22 Rejected this, used free rebid (Culver City) and raised by $4 Accepted at $114 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Offer Price $114 Taxes and fees $24.42 Total Charges: $138.42 Lowest rates on the hotel website are $289, so I think this is a great deal! Thanks to all the contibutors to this board. Used the PRICELINE link from this site.

I've been bidding for a 4* on this one for weeks and haven't been able to secure it. Bid 4* up to $150 for the downtown zone and was rejected. Dropped to a 3* (started a new bid) and tried the San Diego Coastal zone up to $125 and was rejected Added the downtown zone (3*) and dropped to $110 - accepted on first offer. Rates on the hotel website are $199 (and hotwire seems to have the property for $159) It looks like priceline has dropped this hotel to a 3* (You might want to make the change in your priceline hotel list as it currently lists it at 4*) We're staying 4 nights in San Diego and ended up splitting my bid each night for 4 separate hotels. Used the PRICELINE link from this site. Thanks to all who post to this board! Saturday August 2 to Sunday August 3, 2008 Offer Price $110 Taxes and Fees: $22.46 Total: $132.46

After being rejected up to $140 bidding (4*) on downtown San Diego, I broadened my search. I can't exactly recall my exact bidding, but used La Jolla, San Diego Coastal and Escondido zones. (2.5* and 3*). Ended up with Lake San Marcos - Escondido, $80.00 Rate on the hotel website is $129. From the reviews, it looks like the only thing going for this property is that it has free parking. I'm positive I could have gotten this one cheaper, but messed up my bidding strategy. (After dozens of bids day after day for this trip, it's easy to do!) Ah well... Used the PRICELINE link from this site. Thanks to all for the posts! (**I should also note that I bid for and received this hotel a few days ago - July 11)

Started bidding at $110... Added Coronado and upped to $120... Added San Diego Coastal and stayed at $120 Used a free rebid (East County) and upped to $130 Accepted - Manchester Grand Hyatt. The lowest rate on the hotel website is $299. The reviews of this hotel are all pretty good, so I'm excited about staying here. Used the PRICELINE link from this site. Thanks as always to the contributors and the moderators of this board!

I've been bidding on this trip since early June and haven't had any luck. In checking a lot of hotel websites, the rates are really high for my travel dates in San Diego (Aug. 1-5, 2008). I've also noticed that Hotwire prices seem to be going up by the day for these dates. We're flexible with our locations (although would prefer to be downtown/gaslamp/convention center area), and I've decided to break up my bidding for individual nights. I was hoping to get the Omni for the entire stay, but it doesn't look like it will be possible. Posted rates on the website for this hotel and these dates is: Aug. 1 - $233.10 (this is the night I secured) Aug. 2 - SOLD OUT Aug. 3 - SOLD OUT Aug. 4 - $349.00 I started bidding at $90 and increased in increments of $10 not thinking that I would get anything that low after bidding up to $140 in the past few weeks. Rejected at $100, accepted at $110. I was really excited when Priceline gave me the option of extending my stay for the same rate. I chose this option and it allowed me to stay one extra night. When I went through with this however, it came back that they were "unable to process my request". I knew it was too good to be true... :) Stayed at the Omni last year and had a really great experience... Omni San Diego - 8/1/08-8/2/08 Offer Price - $110 Taxes & Service Fees $22.42 Total Charges $132.42 Used the PRICELINE link on this site. Thanks as always to all the contributors to this board and the moderators! ps. The ESRI GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Conference is being held this week in San Diego which will bring 15,000-20,000 visitors and thus perhaps the high rates...

Started bidding for this one at $70.00. Used free rebids - rejected at $115.00 and accepted at $120.00 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Offer Price $120.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $22.59 Total Charges: $142.59 Used the PRICELINE link on this site. Thanks as always for the great job on this site!

July 7,8,9 2008 (3 nights) $86 - Hotel Pur - Quebec (downtown) Amenities listed: Fitness Centre Pool Restauant Laundry Facilities High Speed Internet Access Hope this helps others! Used the HOTWIRE link on this site...

Saturday July 5 and Sunday July 6, 2008 (2 nights) 2.5* $113 - Days Hotel & Conference Centre - Montreal Metro Amenities listed: Fitness Centre Pool Restauant Business Centre High Speed Internet Access There were probably better deals out there, but this is the weekend of the jazz festival and we were looking for a hotel with a pool. Hope this helps others! Used the HOTWIRE link on this site... **I believe that this hotel is listed as a 3* in the hotel list. It came up as a 2.5* so may have been downgraded...