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This Hotel features the following amenities: Free Internet Indoor pool(s) Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center Self service laundry Internet access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower

This is indeed the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown. Used HOTWIRE link to pay $127/night, plus $82.24 tax & fees, for total of $463.24. Amenities: Free Internet, Indoor pool(s), Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Self service laundry, Internet access, Thanks for the help.

Could someone help me identify the 3* downtown Denver hotel on Hotwire with the amenities below, which is 100% recommended? I want to be close to the Convention Center and/or the Hyatt Regency where my convention is meeting. It looks like this might be the Hilton Garden Inn because of the indoor swimming pool, which would be good spot for my family to stay instead of the Hyatt Regency rooms for $205/night (queen and double bed, compared to a likely king and queen sofa sleeper at the Hilton Garden Inn). Free InternetIndoor pool(s)Fitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterSelf service laundryAlso, could anyone comment on whether I should buy now and pay $127 per night (2 adults plus 2 children), or wait for a better price in a month or two or three? I saw a January 2014 post on this forum where someone got the Hilton Garden Inn for May 2014 stay for $79. That was 4 months out, and I am now approaching 3 months out. Any suggestions on whether I should pull the trigger now or wait? Thanks!

Thanks, Romlle. Looks like it's hard to find discounted rooms in the Dells, but does anyone happen to know of any? Thanks again.

My family (2 adults and 3 kids -- but youngest is 6 and can sleep as the extra person in one double bed) will be in Chicago from June 26 to July 6, staying at Embassy Suites the first 4 nights and then needing a good location for a family vacation for the next 6 nights. We can rent a car from June 30 - July 6, when we fly back to Texas. I know this is a broad question, but not knowing Chicago very well I am not certain where we should be looking -- free parking would be nice if we have the car, water activities/nice outdoor pool are always a favorite. Any ideas or suggestions out there?

So was your bid of $80 accepted (which is indicated in the subject line), or your bid of $91 (as indicated in your post)? Thanks!

My family will be in D.C. from June 30 to July 5 -- two adults and three kids ages 4, 10, 13. (When using Hotwire, I only input 2 children. Four-year-old sleeps between us or with her older siblings.) I understand the risk of using Priceline and getting a one-bed room, so I realize Hotwire is probably our best bet to reduce all risk. Hotwire currently has a 4* for $119 with fitness, pool, restaurant, business center, internet (Omni Shoreham or Hotel Palomar); and a 3* for $109 with fitness, pool, restaurant, business center, and laundry (Holiday Inn Central). Since I am with the family, I would really like to increase my chances to receive a hotel with a pool. Another plus would be proximity to a Metro stop so we can do the typical D.C. attractions (Capitol, White House, National Monument, Smithsonian, etc.) as well as July 4th activities on the National Mall. I can also get a family-member discount at a Georgetown 4* ($99 for a suite with King bed and sofa sleeper) which would be great except the hotel has no pool and is serviced only by bus, not Metro. Maybe this is no big deal for the activities we want to do -- I don't know enough about D.C. yet to know this for sure. I also saw the Sheraton at National Airport (Arlington) go for $45, and it has a pool, but I don't know about getting around DC without using the Metro. Does anyone have suggestions for: 1) good areas for families to stay in DC to have easy access to attractions; and, 2) a suggested strategy on getting at least a 3* hotel on Priceline that has a high likelihood of being one with a pool? PS I will be staying at the Omni Shoreham for a conference on the two prior days (6/28 - 6/30). Omni has a pool and is close to a Metro stop, but it is on the high side when not using an opaque site ($179+).

Yes, it's the Sheraton Centre.

Rejected at $40, so this is the lowest rate possible. Hyatt Place El Paso Airport El Paso Airport (ELP) 6030 Gateway Blvd. East El Paso, Texas 79905 915 771 0022 Check-In Date: Wed, Feb 4, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sat, Feb 7, 2009 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $41.00 Subtotal: $123.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $37.49 Total Charges*: $150.49

Just after booking this same night reservation, I found the same room on Priceline's regular booking site for $104. I submitted a refund request under Hotwire low price guarantee. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago O'Hare 6600 North Mannheim Road Rosemont, Illinois 60018 (847) 827-5131 CheckInDate: Sat, Aug 2, 2008 CheckOutDate: Sun, Aug 3, 2008 Primary guests Adults:2/Children:0 Hotel Hotel rate per night:$122.00 TaxesAndFees:$20.25 Total price: $142.25 Airport Shuttle <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Complimentary Breakfast <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. High-speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Started at $35, used free rebids at $37, $39 & $40. Last free rebid was $45, and got it! :) Radisson Hotel Albuquerque Midtown Albuquerque 2500 Carlisle Boulevard Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 505-888-3311 See Hotel Website View Map and Directions Check-In Date: Sat, Jul 19, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Jul 20, 2008 / 12:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $45.00 Subtotal: $45.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $13.29 Total Charges*: $58.29

First bid. This is a great hotel in a neat location near the AlamoDome and across the freeway from the Riverwalk.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Started at $44, and use free rebids to try $46, $48, $51 and $54 before getting a hit at $57. Hilton San Antonio Airport San Antonio Airport (SAT) 611 Nw Loop 410 San Antonio, Texas 78216 210-340-6060 Check-In Date: Sun, Mar 30, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Mon, Mar 31, 2008 / 12:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $57.00 Subtotal: $228.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $48.36 Total Charges*: $276.36

Got this price on my first bid in this section. Candlewood Suites Arlington Arlington - Grand Prairie 2221 Brookhollow Plaza Dr Arlington, Texas 76006 817-649-3336 See Hotel Website View Map and Directions Check-In Date: Sat, Apr 5, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Apr 6, 2008 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $30.00 Subtotal: $30.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $11.49 Total Charges*: $41.49

No, there was no difference in the rooms we were provided, and the rooms are very nice -- even "hip" and trendy. I included additional comments on this nice hotel on your new post.

I stayed at this Staybridge with a group of six others. Everyone raved about this hotel. It is a recently renovated warehouse (Summer 2007) with nicely appointed and spacious suites with kitchenettes, plasma TVs, etc. A nice hot breakfast is included, as well as a happy hour during the week. Everything about this hotel says "class." The only potential drawbacks are: 1) the immediate area around the hotel is OK, but more than a few blocks away gets a little dicey; and 2) is that it is on the other side of the freeway from the Riverwalk. But the price you are getting for such a nice hotel more than offsets the vicinity (next to the Alamodome) and the short walk/ride to the Riverwalk. You won't be dissappointed with this hotel. I promise.

Started at $40 in Downtown, Airport and Medical Center zones, and moved up to $45 with free rebids in 2* only zones. Staybridge Suites San Antonio Sunset Station Downtown - Riverwalk 123 Hoefgen San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-444-2700 Check-In Date: Tue, Feb 19, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Thu, Feb 21, 2008 / 12:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $45.00 Subtotal: $360.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $72.36 Total Charges*: $432.36

Got this on my first bid. Your Offer Price: $12.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 2 days(1 days and 20 1/2 hours) Subtotal: $24.00 Taxes and Fees: $16.14 Total Charges: $40.14 Lowest Published Price: $63.98 Total Savings:* $23.84 (You saved 37%) Pick-Up Location: Alamo Rent a Car DALLAS LOVE FIELD ARPT 3377 Edwards Avenue Dallas,TX 75235 Drop-Off Location: Same as above Pick-Up Date: February 7, 2008 - 5:00 PM Drop-Off Date: February 9, 2008 - 1:30 PM

Bid $30 for 2 1/2* Market Center, added Downtown @$30, added Arlington South at $33, added Grand Prairie/Arlington at $36, added DFW South at $39 and got upgraded to a 3* in Market Center. This is a very nice hotel; I have stayed here often before. Sheraton Suites Market Center Market Center - Dal Love Field 2101 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75207 214-747-3000 See Hotel Website View Map and Directions Check-In Date: Thu, Feb 7, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sat, Feb 9, 2008 / 12:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $39.00 Subtotal: $78.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $19.09 Total Charges*: $97.09

Tried 2* from $35 up to $52 in Airport, Downtown, Phoenix West, Tempe ASU, Peoria/SunCity/Glendale areas with no hit. Tried 2.5* from $35 up to $50 in Airport only. Tried 3* from $35 to $58 in Airport, Downtown, Phoenix West, Tempe ASU, Peoria/SunCity/Glendale and finally got a hit at $59 This was the hardest, most time-consuming win I've ever had to go through on Priceline. Holiday Inn West Phoenix Phoenix West 1500 North 51st Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85043 602-484-9009 Check-In Date: Tue, Jan 22, 2008 / After 02:00 PM Check-Out Date: Wed, Jan 23, 2008 / 12:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $59.00 Subtotal: $59.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $15.02 Total Charges*: $74.02

Please ignore the portion of this post quoted above concerning the listing of this hotel on Hotwire. I have since realized that I didn't know what I was talking about, and that the information on Hotwire hotels contained in this board is much more accurate and reliable than anything I could "guess" at. Sorry! :) Remember to use www.SavingsBarn.com for all of your priceline purchases!

Tried to get a 4* at the airport starting at $42 and going all the way up to $72 -- no luck. Started again on a 3* at the airport at $42, added ATL West at $44, and added Forest Park at $46 and got accepted. Holiday Inn Select Atlanta Airport South Hartsfield Airport (ATL) 4669 Airport Boulevard College Park, Georgia 30337 404-763-8800 Check-In Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2008 / After 04:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sat, Feb 2, 2008 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $46.00 Subtotal: $46.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $14.00 Total Charges*: $60.00

Started at $49 in Downtown zone - rejected (counteroffer of $65 declined). Added Galleria and bid $50, accepted. Westin City Center Dallas Downtown Dallas 650 N Pearl Street Dallas, Texas 75201 214-979-9000 Check-In Date: Fri, Dec 28, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Dec 30, 2007 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $50.00 Subtotal: $600.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $100.98 Total Charges*: $700.98

I prefer the Staybridge Inn Sunset Suites to the Holiday Inn Market Square as my 2 1/2* Downtown San Antonio hotel choice, but as you know -- you don't get to pick your hotel on Priceline. But $44 for a nice 2 1/2* Holiday Inn is still a good value.

Started at $60 for a 4* in Downtown/NW - failed. That's all I wanted to pay to get a 4*. Restarted at 2 1/2* in Airport $40 (trying to get the Courtyard by Marriott Airport which appears in an earlier post at $40), failed; added East $41, failed; added NE $43, added South $45 -- all failed Restarted at 2 1/2* in Downtown/Med. Cntr. $39 (counteroffer for +$11), added Airport $40, added NW $41 -- all failed. Restarted at 2 1/2* in Downtown/Airport/East (this is first bid with Downtown and East together) $43 (counteroffer for $12 more rejected), added NE (free rebid because it only has 2*s) and finally accepted at $44. Holiday Inn San Antonio Downtown-Market Square Downtown - Riverwalk 318 W Durango San Antonio, Texas 78204 210-225-3211 See Hotel Website View Map and Directions Check-In Date: Tue, Dec 18, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Wed, Dec 19, 2007 / 12:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $44.00 Subtotal: $88.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $22.76 Total Charges*: $110.76 Start your bids at www.savingsbarn.com!!!!