Kevin SNS

Short notice purchase... based on the previously posted information, I figured (and was hoping) this is what I would get. I stayed here back in 2002 or 2003 on a PRICELINE bid and had a pleasant experience. Hope things haven't changed too much! Used the Better Bidding HOTWIRE link... thanks as always to thereuare and staff for this site! Holiday Inn Anaheim-Resort Area, CA 3 Stars 1915 S. Manchester Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802 (714) 748-7777 Check-in: Thu, Jul 23, 2009 Check-out: Sat, Jul 25, 2009 Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access Tennis Nearby Hotel rate per night - Hotwire hot Rate: $53.00 Nights: 2 Rooms: 1 Subtotal: $106.00 Tax recovery charges and fees: $20.40 Total Price: $126.40

When I made the reservation a few days ago, it offered me the option to add a night for the same price. Well, it was still available tonight (Thursday, 01/01/09)and I extended my stay one additional night (Now checking out Saturday, 01/03/09).

This one is from a couple weeks ago, but thought I would add it for the archives. Bid $45 for 4* Downtown Mpls, rejected Said would accept free re-bid for $57... passed on that Kept 4*, Added University-Metrodome zone, upped bid to $50 Accepted As always, used BetterBidding link... thanks again for this great resource! Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 4 Star Downtown Minneapolis 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Check-In Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2008 / 12:00 PM Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ voicemail Radio Alarm Clock Iron and ironing board Hairdryer Business services 24 hour front desk Full Service Restaurant Room service Bellman Concierge Fitness center access Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $50.00 Subtotal: $50.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $13.81 Total Charges*: $63.81

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-370-1234 Check-In: Wednesday, December 31, 2008-03:00 PM Check-Out: Friday, January 2, 2009-12:00 PM Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $50.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Room Subtotal: $100.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $21.01 (USD) Total Room Cost: $121.01 (USD) Not much strategy involved in this one... just bid $50 a night and was accepted on the first try. Have stayed here probably six or seven times now (always Priceline) and never any problems. Used BetterBidding PRICELINE link when bidding. Thanks!

Just an addendum... I was looking over my credit card statement today and was charged $91.44 by the Smuggler's Inn. I called the manager to question the charges since I prepaid through Hotwire and he was going to reverse the charges no problem. My question, if anyone knows the answer, is $91.44 the likely amount Hotwire paid for the room?

Smuggler's Inn 6350 E. Speedway Blvd Tucson, Arizona 85710 2 Star Complimentary Breakfast Pool(s) Laundry Facilities Check-in: Monday, March 6, 2006 Check-out: Wednesday, March 8, 2006 1 room(s) @ $56.00 per night x 2 night(s) Total:$112.00 Taxes and fees: $19.95 Hotel Subtotal: $131.95 (For those of you interested, this hotel has wireless Internet, although it was not listed as an amentity.)

Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio 2500 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 96815 3.5* Check-in: Sat, Aug 26, 2006 Check-out: Mon, Aug 28, 2006 Amenities: Near Beach, Restaurant(s), Pool(s), Fitness Center, High-speed Internet Access, Laundry Facilities, Business Center, Golf Nearby 1 room(s) @ $102.00 per night x 2 night(s) $204.00 Hotel Taxes and fees: $30.15 Hotel Subtotal $234.15 Total Price $234.15 My roommate has been planning his Hawaii trip later this year. Unfortunatelty I was not home at the time to help him and he did this blindly (and didn't use the SavingsBarn!). Fortunately, he has stayed at this hotel in the past and is pleased with the location and price.

Thanks for your prompt reply. Since it was within my budget (plus the 4* was giving a lower rate by $12 per night for my dates than the 3.5*), I went ahead and did it. The hotel was correct, looks good on their web site... here is all the info: Location: Orlando, FL City Area: Universal Orlando and Sea World Area Hotel Quality: 4-star Upscale Crowne Plaza Universal Orlando 7800 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 355-0550 Check-in Date: Sat, Sep 20, 2003 Check-out Date: Wed, Sep 24, 2003 Number Of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 4 Price per night: $48.00 Subtotal: $192.00 Total Taxes and Booking Fees: $29.95 Total: $221.95 Thanks again for your help, thereuare, and running such a friendly and useful board. :) I'll post a review of this hotel when I get back.

I searched the boards, but couldn't find a match to this... hopefully I didn't overlook anything. Universal Orlando and Sea World Area $48 room per night Check-in: Sat, Sep 20, 2003 Check-out: Wed, Sep 24, 2003 4 stars Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Business, Laundry Customer Favorite! Length of stay: 1 day Would you stay again? Yes Overall value: 5 Room Comfort: 5 Service: 5 I was very pleased with my stay at this hotel. For the amount I paid, it really exceeded my expectations. The entire process was wonderful. From Check in to Check out, the hotel staff was always friendly and efficient. I will definitely stay here again. Length of stay: 2 days Would you stay again? Yes Overall value: 5 Room Comfort: 5 Service: 5 This is a great hotel in a great location with easy access to numerous activities including the Universal Park, Universal Studios and nightlife. The hotel has a very good restaurant. Length of stay: 3 days Would you stay again? Yes Overall value: 5 Room Comfort: 5 Service: 5 The hotel stay was great. The location was excellent. The room was very clean. The check-in staff was accommodating. Thanks for any help! :)