wanderer23

I was too slow. It's alresdy off the board. Thanks anyway - I'll keep looking.

Looking to get away for a last minute trip to Florida. Thoughts on what hotel this might be (used Betterbidding HOTWIRE link)? 2 Adults/1Child (12/27/14-1/2/15) $95/night Total for 6 nights = $669.11 ◾Free parking ◾Free Internet ◾Smoke-free rooms ◾Pool(s) ◾Restaurant(s) ◾Business center ◾Self-service laundry ◾Internet access ◾Golf nearby ◾In-room accessibility ◾Wheelchair accessible

I can see why people like this place (95% positive reviews). Very friendly staff, close to attractions and generally solid amenities. My 9 year old daughter said the pool was a bit disappointing, but we just got back from a Westin Resort vacation so her perspective is a bit out of touch with reality. This is a nice Holiday Inn property. Amenities: Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Laundry, Hi Speed Internet Used Betterbidding HOTWIRE link.

The hotel staff was great and the accomodations were fantastic. While the breakfast at the Embassy Suites would have been nice, I can't complain about the Crowne Plaza. We had a wonderful stay at a ridiculously low rate for this area. Heck, we could have had breakfast at the Four Seasons with the money we saved! We didn't of course...but we could have :)

I was hoping for Embassy Suites, but CP will do. Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $43.00 Subtotal: $86.00 Taxes & Fees: $17.52 Total Charges*: $103.52 Used PRICELINE link to bid.

Going to the Falls for the night and thought this was a good deal. I tried Priceline, but couldn't get a better price, so I pulled the trigger with Hotwire. Based on the amenities listed on Betterbidding, I was pretty confident that this was Sheraton on the Falls. Amenities: Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Spa Services Children's Activity Program I used your HOTWIRE link to book the hotel. Thanks!

This is a great deal...I think you will really like staying at the Gaylord Palms. Don't be shy about asking for a room upgrade. My wife did and a very nice girl at the front desk upgraded us to an atrium view room in the Emerald Bay section of the resort at no additional charge. While some folks have complained about late night noise in the atrium view rooms, we didn't notice it at all. Regardless of whether you get an upgraded room or not, I doubt you'll be disapointed, especially at this price - wow!!!

I agree with AaronJB. Each and every situation is different and the best alternative is to start a new thread and seek assistance on your specific travel plans. I certainly didn't have any magic formula for getting the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress for this trip. I just used the advice I had seen previously posted on the Betterbidding.com site and hoped for the best. We all know that there is no way to target a preferred hotel and you are subject to the laws of supply and demand. You just have to be willing to take that leap of faith. One thing to keep in mind - with the current state of the economy, I think it is becoming apparent that deals can be had even in traditional "high seasons" and you shouldn't be afraid to go low... Good Luck on your bidding! Remember to use the sponsored PRICELINE, HOTWIRE, and support page links so we can keep this terrific resource available to all.

Forgot to post this when I got the win. This was a great deal for this area. We really enjoyed the hotel. The only drawback was the indoor pool area and exercise room were under construction during the stay, but that was a minimal inconvenience. I used the Betterbidding PRICELINE link for this bid.

It took patience and a bunch of re-bids, but I finally got a bite at $82. Based on the reviews I've seen - I'm really pleased with this win. I used the Betterbidding PRICELINE link to get the win.

Have a late flight into Orlando Monday, so we needed a place to crash for one night before moving onto Melbourne. This seemed to fit the bill. and although the reviews haven't been very kind, it's just one night. Orlando Airport (MCO) 5435 Forbes Place Orlando, Florida 32812 407-816-7800 Check-In Date: Mon, Mar 10, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Tue, Mar 11, 2008 / 11:00 AM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $43.00 Subtotal: $43.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.94 Total Charges*: $55.94 Bidding history ($38 MCO zone rejected, added Winter Park zone $40 rejected, added West Disney zone $43 accepted) Used Betterbidding.com PRICELINE link.

I had a similar PL car rental reservation at $21/day for travel from 3/08-3/15 (see link at Priceline Orlando Car Rental Bid). Unfortunately, the Ohio Blizzard of 2008 changed our plans a bit. I called priceline customer service and asked if they could push the entire 7 day reservation to begin on Monday the 10th as that's the earliest flight we could re-schedule. They couldn't do that, but they agreed to cancel my previous reservation and refund the entire amount, which was decent of them as they were under no obligation to do so. Since I didn't have much time to get another reservation through PL, I bid the same amount ($21/day) for my new travel dates. It was rejected, but with an one-time offer to increase the price without waiting 24 hours. I upped it a buck, and got a winner. Your Offer Price: $22.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 7 days Subtotal: $154.00 Taxes and Fees: $46.82 Total Charges: $200.82 Lowest Published Price: $365.99 Total Savings:* $165.17 (You saved 45%) I used the Betterbidding PRICELINE link to make the reservation.

Your Offer Price: $21.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 7 days Subtotal: $147.00 Taxes and Fees: $43.77 Total Charges: $190.77 Lowest Published Price: $319.99 Total Savings:* $129.22 (You saved 40%) Bids were rejected daily from $15/day through $20/day until I hit the magic number.

Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront 2605 N. Hwy A1a Indialantic, Florida 32903 321-777-4100 Check-In Date: Tue, Mar 11, 2008 / After 04:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sat, Mar 15, 2008 / 11:00 AM Four Nights @ $122/night I wanted Oceanfront and was pretty sure that 3* would get me there. Started bidding at $65/night (rejected) and used North Melbourne area for free re-bids each time I bid. $70 - rejected $80 - rejected $90 - rejected $100 - rejected $110 - rejected, but interestingly enough it said that I wouldn't have to wait 24 hours to re-bid if I added $12 to the bid (never saw that before). I tried to counter by adding $6, but they wouldn't let it go through. I bit the bullet, added $12 and got the win. Used Savingsbarn to start each bid. Internet room rate for this hotel was $206/night, so not too bad.

Unfortunately, I used the "old" BetterBidding.com HOTWIRE link that I had saved in my IE Favorites folder. It directed me to SavingsBarn, through which I made my bid. I didn't realize that you now have your own HOTWIRE link. I'll use it in the future.

Needed a suite, so I went with Hotwire for this purchase. Staybridge Suites Orlando International Drive 8480 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 352-2400 3 nights at $76.00/night = $228.00 Tax recovery charge and fees = $38.45 Total = $266.45 Hotel web rate = $139.99/night - so, all things considered, I'm pleased with the results. Amenities: Suite Complimentary Breakfast Fitness Pool Laundry

Sorry about the late post... Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $45.00 Subtotal: $90.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $17.24 Total Charges*: $107.24 Nice property - very friendly staff.

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza 35 West Fifth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) 421-9100 Check-in: Wed, Mar 29, 2006 Check-out: Thu, Mar 30, 2006 1 room(s) @ $112.00 per night x 1 nights $112.00 Taxes and Fees: $26.00 Total Cost: $138.00 Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-speed Internet, Business Rack rate over $200/night. Used Savingsbarn.com to start the bidding.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm originally from the Islip area but haven't been back in a long time. I'll look for the restaurant during my travels.

Hyatt Regency Wind Watch Hotel 1717 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway Hauppauge, New York 11788 (631) 232-9800 8/3/2006 - 8/7/2006 1 room(s) @ $76.00 per night No Of Nights: 4 night(s) Taxes And Fees: $36.39 Total: $340.39 Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Spa, Hi-Speed Internet, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Business Center I might have been able to get in cheaper on Priceline, but I wanted some certainty on the hotel and the amenities made it pretty clear that this was the Hyatt Regency. BTW - rack rate from Hyatt's website for a double during this period ranged from $169-$219/night (Saturday night was highest at $219). All in all, a pretty good deal at $76/ngiht!

By the time I went back to buy it, I was timed out and it was gone. Just as well though... I ended up going on Priceline and successfully used re-bidding strategy outlined on betterbidding.com to get a $93/night rate at Gaylord Palms. Thanks for your response.

Gaylord Palms 6000 West Osceola Parkway Kissimmee, Florida 34746 Bidding History Orlando (WDW Area) Resort $75......denied Added Maitland, at $80.....denied Added MCO, at $85....denied Added Winter Park, at $87....denied Added Sand Lake, at $90....denied Was just about to quit for the night, but then added Kissimmee, at $93 ....and got a winner All in all, I'm very pleased as the rack rate for a base room ranges from $219-$259/night during this period. We've heard so many good things about this hotel... can't wait to go. :)

Thanks for your help. I'll confirm that it's the Radisson Worldgate if I purchase the trip.

Anyone have an idea what hotel might have the following amenities? Customer Favorite Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Bussiness Center, Laundry 2/5/05 - 2/11/05 $61/night $61/night sounded a bit high for a normal 3*, but the Customer Favorite listing has me a bit interested. Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to provide.