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First bid was $45. Didn't have time to start lower. Adams Mark Hotel Dallas Downtown Dallas 400 North Olive Dallas, Texas 75201 214-922-8000 See Hotel Website View Map and Directions Check-In Date: Thu, Dec 13, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Fri, Dec 14, 2007 / 01:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $45.00 Subtotal: $45.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $13.78 Total Charges*: $58.78

The subheader should also state $44, not $41.

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Bid up to $75 for a 4* in Downtown, Airport, NW, and Med. Ctr. zones - no luck. Bid up to $60 for a 3* in Downtown, Airport, NW and Med. Ctr. zones -- no hits. Bid $44 for a 2 1/2* in Downtown, Airport, and Med. Ctr. -- first bid in this zone accepted in the Downtown zone: 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: Thu, Dec 6, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Fri, Dec 7, 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 Remember to use SavingsBarn.com for all of your Priceline purchases on BetterBidding.com!!!!

Any ideas on what hotel this is? Is it the Courtyard by Marriott near the San Antonio airport? Hotel Amenities: 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 . Laundry Facilities <amenity names only please... not descriptions> High-speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Golf Nearby. Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies.

First bid. Sheraton Suites Market Center Market Center - Dal Love Field 2101 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75207 214-747-3000 See Hotel Website View Map and Directions Check-In Date: Thu, Nov 29, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Fri, Nov 30, 2007 / 12:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $40.00 Subtotal: $40.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.97 Total Charges*: $52.97 Remember to use www.SavingsBarn.com for all of your priceline purchases -- and to support BetterBidding.com!

Started at $60 and used permutation-method free rebids to raise bid in $2 increments up to $70, then tried $71 and got it. (Rejected counteroffers for $17 additional at $64 and $66, and rejected another counteroffer for $22 at $70.) Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport San Antonio Airport (SAT) 1111 Northeast Loop 410 San Antonio, Texas 78209 210-828-9031 Check-In Date: Tue, Nov 6, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Wed, Nov 7, 2007 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $71.00 Subtotal: $213.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $45.54 Total Charges*: $258.54 Remember to use www.SavingsBarn.com to link to PRICELINE for your hotel bargains & to support BetterBidding.com!

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Started bid for 2 1/2* at $43 using NW, Airport, Med. Cntr. and Downtown zones. Added East Zone (only has 2*'s) for 1st rebid at $46, and then added NE zone for $49 and accepted. This hotel was also listed on Hotwire as a 2.5-star hotel in Riverwalk South and Market Square Area for $59 (Suites, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Room, Pool, Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access, and Kitchenette). Staybridge Suites San Antonio Sunset Station Downtown - Riverwalk 123 Hoefgen San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-444-2700 See Hotel Website View Map and Directions Check-In Date: Tue, Nov 27, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Thu, Nov 29, 2007 / 12:00 PM Amenities: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $49.00 Subtotal: $392.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $78.20 Total Charges*: $470.20 Remember to use www.SavingsBarn.com for all of your purchases!

We need 4 rooms for 2 night next week (Tues. - Thurs, Nov. 27 -29). We will probably be needing 1-2 hotel rooms for a day or so every week for the next month or two, so I am looking for good overall advice on what are typically the best, value-priced zones for a stay during the middle of the week. We would prefer the Airport, Medical Center or Northwest zones, but if we are missing a good hotel or hotels in another zone -- especially Downtown or Riverwalk zones -- we could stay there as well. Last night, I tried up to $75 for a 4* in the NW zone (the Omni); up to $59 for a 3* in the Airport and NW zones; and up to $49 for a 2 1/2 star in NW, Med. Ctr, and Airport zones. No luck. We have a diverse group -- one guy only wants to stay at the Omni, others are just as happy at a 2* or 2 1/2*. We usually compromise on a value-priced 3* so we can all stay and travel together. (Business partnership). Previously, we've stayed at the Omni NW, mostly on weekends for ~$60 - $70. We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Airport for $71 two weeks ago. Two years ago we stayed at the LaQuinta Med Ctr for ~$32 -- and all of these were fine. However, we've had a couple of catastrophies in S.A. as well. Homestead Villiage Airport was one of those -- it was a substitute hotel since our 2* NW zone hotel was full. However, since it wasn't in the same zone we got all 4 rooms for free, and shortly thereafter Priceline downgraded it to a 1* (it barely deserves that). On the second night of our last stay, I booked the Rodeway Inn Airport on Priceline's direct book site for $50, and it was raunchy enough that everyone threatened to fire me. I understand and use the free rebid method regularly. I've also used the permutation method and am familiar with how to use this as well -- but try to only go to all that trouble when I'm down to the last day or so before my stay. Although I'm pretty experienced in this city over the last 3- 4 years, I still need help. Any suggestions -- either specific or general? Oh yea -- and Hotwire had a 4* NW (Omni) for $139; a 3* Airport (Crowne Plaza probably) for $96; and a 2 1/2* (NW/Med Ctr. zone) for $59 last night, and is $65 tonight.

You might want to try HOTWIRE. It has a 2.5-star hotel in San Antonio Northwest - Medical Center for $69. This limited-service establishment offers accommodations suited to value-conscious travelers. See hotel details with complimentary breakfast, pool and Internet.

This StudioPlus is nicely kept. The rooms are nothing fancy, but do include a kitchenette with microwave oven, one-burner stove, cooking utensils, coffee maker, and eating utensils. For $32 and a place to put your head down at night, you can't beat StudioPlus at this price. The StudioPlus website lists these amenities: Workspace with computer dataport Free local phone calls Personalized voice mail Iron and full size ironing board On site guest laundry On-site fitness center (site specific) Dishwasher (site specific) Swimming Pool (site specific) Dining and cooking utensils provided Wireless high-speed Internet access (fees apply)