You might have better luck when you check in.... I found that any special request are best done in person. Being nice to the staff helps too.
There is a thread on the board about how to "fanagle" an upgrade. But when you do that be prepared to be refused, the priceline rules such that you get a std room, but I have found that just being polite (esp. if everyone else in line checking-in is yelling and rude) always helps. A $20 slipped between your ID and credit card helps too. But again, be prepared to lose the $20. I never have, and have always had good results. Check the hotel website and see if the room you want is available the day before. I think the Business Plan rooms at the Grand Hyatt have 2 double beds. Good luck.
The Tudor Hotel At The United Nations
Midtown East
304 East 42nd Street
New York, New York 10017
212-986-8800
Check-In Date:
Tue, Feb 5, 2008 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Fri, Feb 8, 2008 / 12:00 PM
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $126.00
Subtotal: $378.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $78.02
Total Charges*: $456.02
got it on the third try after using free re-bid zones, started at $97
four nights under 500 - very happy.
got it on my first bid. pretty happy. i will try to take some pics and post a review upon return. Thanks.
1/23 -1/25
Wellington Hotel
Upper Midtown - Central Park South
871 Seventh Avenue At 55th Street
New York, New York 10019
212-247-3900
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $97.00
Subtotal: $97.00
Taxes & Service Fees: $24.62
Total Charges*: $121.62
Just checked in to this hotel. Ugh. It is one of the worst Holiday Inn's I have ever seen. Run down and dirty. The hallways have not been vacuumed in a while and the corners never. The front desk clerk told me and another priceline customer that only "smoking rooms" are but aside for Priceline customers. She also stated that the other clerk had made a mistake by giving me a non-priceline room. They then went to the terminal and blocked off the rooms for the as yet unchecked in priceline customers. The first room I was assigned on the first floor had a broken window that would not close. Birds had pooped in the opening for some time, weeks maybe. They at first refused to change my room, stating that "engineering" would come and fix it "later". I did not by this and demanded a different room. I later called priceline and related my story and the filthy conditions.
How bad was it---- so bad priceline issued a refund. See below. I will further complain to Holiday Inn. This independent owner is not maintaining the property.
A refund has been placed on the credit card you provided to us upon submitting your
request.
Your refund for a total of 6
out of 7 night(s) will be posted by your credit card company within the next 15 business
days.
We would like to remind you that the cancellation of your reservations has been granted
based on the extenuating circumstances related to your reservation. Under normal
circumstances priceline reservations cannot be changed or cancelled.
Thank you,
priceline.com Customer Service
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill - Mount Laurel
2715 West Route 70
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
856-663-5300
Your Offer Price: $40.00
Extend Your Stay
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 7
Subtotal: $280.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$49.94
Total Charges*: $329.94
Courtyard Philadelphia Bensalem
Trevose - Bensalem
3327 Street Road
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020
215-639-9100
Check-In Date: Thursday, September 14, 2006
Check-Out Date: Sunday, September 17, 2006
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 3
Subtotal: $135.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$27.73
Total Charges*: $162.73
No real stategy other than only adding areas to raise price. I did not have strong preference for area other than close commute to Philly Center City but not in Center city- as I wanted free parking
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast
Trevose - Bensalem
2400 Old Lincoln Highway
Trevose, Pennsylvania 19053
215-638-8300
Check-In Date: Saturday, September 23, 2006
Check-Out Date: Saturday, September 30, 2006
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 7
Subtotal: $350.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$60.85
Total Charges*: $410.85
Tried lots of different options. Did about 10-12 rebids- to many to track as I added areas and changed start and end dates to just go up in price. Raising dollar amount by 1 each time. Was bidding on 2.5 star hoping to get AmeriSuites in Mt Laurel. However was up graded to 3* Radisson in Trevose. They do have the sleep number bed and reserved the room for a king sleep number when I called. This is a tough area lately. Could not extend at Homestead Suites at $36 rate. They counteroffered at $53 which made that the number to beat. So no kitchen but awesome bed for 50 a night while I look for a house.
Homestead Philadelphia Horsham
Horsham - Willow Grove
537 Dresher Road
Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044
215-956-9966
Check-In Date: Sunday, September 17, 2006
Check-Out Date: Friday, September 22, 2006
Your Offer Price: $36.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 5
Subtotal: $180.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$25.63
Total Charges*: $205.63
Started bidding at 30 in Philadelphia PA area, entered King of Prussia and list of various Philly suburbs came up. No real strategy as I just needed a place for the week. I did go down in star level to avoid going up in price at 35 bucks.
2* Maryland DC suburbs (Silver Spring - College Park), Failed bid ( 7/30/06-7/31/06)
Started bidding at 2.5 * at $37 in Silver Spring area- rejected
upped bid to $40 and went down to 2* in same Silver Spring - rejected
I think the best bid in this area has been $50. I was unwilling to go this high or look in other areas. My second choice was BWI area. So I switched bidding in that area- also posted. Thanks.
Courtyard Marriott BWI
Baltimore - Washington Airport (BWI)
1671 W Nursery Rd
Linthicum, Maryland 21090-2213
410-859-8855
Your Offer Price: $42.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 1
Subtotal: $42.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$12.64
Total Charges: $54.64
Was initially assigned a room next to ice machine and other mechanical. Very noisy room. Went back down to request a different room. Hotel was not crowded at all. Was told that that was the priceline room. So I again asked for a quiet- standard room. I was reassigned to a quiet room. However, I did complain to priceline that the hotel is assigning a sub-standard room. This hotel is in a good location and is very clean. Also they are now 100% smoke free. The beds and bedding has been improved to what I see in other recently renovated Courtyards.
This was previously listed in the hotel list as 2.5*- It is now 3* listed as best value
The Terrace Hotel See details
15 W. 6th St.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(513) 381-4000
57.00
total with taxes and fees. :$72.15
Amenities
Restaurant(s)
Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.
Complimentary Breakfast
<amenity names only please... not descriptions>
Fitness Center
Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.
High-speed Internet Access
Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.
Tennis Nearby
Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies.
Business Center
Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.
North Michigan Ave - River North Area
633 North St Clair Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-573-0300
Subtotal: $75.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$18.94
Total Charges: $93.94
first bid NMA 4* at 70 - rejected. added free bid +72 rejected
counter offer to add $22 dollars - I turned it down. I went down to 3* and upped bid to 75 and was upgraded to 4*.
First try. Maybe could have started lower. But still happy. Esp considering rates in South Dakota.
Minneapolis Northwest
2200 Freeway Boulevard
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
763-566-8000
Subtotal: $40.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$12.29
Total Charges: $52.29
Started at $40 added Country Club and Overland Park. Was trying to focus on areas with Radisson ( but would be happy with any 3*) Got it very happy with Radisson and Sleep Number bed. :) :)
Radisson Hotel Suites Kansas City
1301 Wyandotte Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
816-474-6664
Subtotal: $43.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$14.53
Total Charges: $57.53
One night- forgot it was Memorial Day weekend. Usually I bid Priceline - but could not find anything under 100 in OKC. went with what is listed is a 3* on Hotwire. Very disappointed. Also they are having the OGRA convention and my SO is bothered. Oh well here are the details I will post pics.
Also, I paid using Paypal which is a nice option.
Got it on my first try.
Amerisuites Dallas / Park Central
12411 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75243
972-458-1224
Your Offer Price: $35.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 3
Subtotal: $105.00
Taxes and Service Fees: $23.59
Total Charges: $128.59
Clean decent- no wi-fi
started bid at $40 with Downtown Austin. Added free bid area and $3 - added other areas (3) when no response to $49 - jumped to 55 due to time. Best Hotwire option was 51 w/o fees
Check-In Date: Monday, May 22, 2006
Check-Out Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Book Date: May 22, 2006
Your Offer Price: $55.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 1
Subtotal: $55.00
Taxes and Service Fees: $15.81
Total Charges: $70.81
Started with Woodlands at 36$ added 2 dollars and other areas for 2.5* when I got to $42 I added another area in South Dallas and Priceline upgraded to 3* . Marriott additional charges for this location $7 parking and 9.95 for internet service. Ordered room service from Kids menu for two- total room service $10 with tip and service charges- full size (tasty) sandwich and drink and side dish. So over all good deal.
$42.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 1
Subtotal: $42.00
Taxes and Service Fees: $14.41
Total Charges: $56.41
Started with Jackson (Downtown) at $44 rejected added Airport and Southwest and Ridgeland in that order going up one dollar each time. Winning bid below. Kind of surprised that didnt get lower price but I guess there is not alot of activity in this area.
Winning bid: $47.00
Taxes and Service Fees: $13.50
Total Charges: $60.50
thanks.
This was my first bid- thanks to this forum
Your Offer Price: $40.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 1
Subtotal: $40.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$12.37
Total Charges: $52.37
Initial bid was for 2*, PL upgraded to 2.5* and I won on first bid which is what i wanted to do- needed to find a place and didnt feel like fooling around. Also most of the BWI places are decent. Room was decent but first room assignment there was someone already in the room! Desk clerk was pretty non-chalant about it.
Your Offer Price: $41.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 1
Subtotal: $41.00
Taxes & Service Fees:
$12.51
Total Charges: $53.51
Rec'd email from Venetian for 149/nt - hope this helps someone
http://www.venetian.com/accommodations/ema...red54/index.cfm
:)
Dates of stay for 1 nite 12/21/05.
Started at $40 - at 5:47pm.
added one zone and upped bid to $42
added another zone and upped bid to $43.
From reading the board I have seen this hotel rated a 2 star, however rest assured it deserves the 2.5 at this location.
This was 3 bid by adding other areas. Very nice hotel. Comfy bed, nice staff, yummy breakfast
3.5* Philadelphia (Cherry Hill-Mt Laurel) Marriott
in Priceline Hotels - Pennsylvania
Posted
Marriott Mount Laurel
Cherry Hill - Mount Laurel
915 Route 73
Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
856-234-7300
Started off at 40 and 3.5* and was counter-offered at $13 dollar increase.
Went down in stars to 2.5* and increased to 47. No takers.
Later started all over again, started at $46 for 3.5* which was their "best deal" in this area.
Got it on first try.