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slruud, I'll be taking public trans throughout the trip, flying into SFO. Was wondering if the Intercontinental SOMA was rated as a 3.5* in South of Market/San Francisco? I currently see it at $131.80, available for all 3 days. Anyone know how the "on request" system works? Thanks!

Just bid up to $135 for 3.5* or better in USE, USW, Embarcadero, Fishertman's Wharf, and SOMA. With fees and taxes, it puts me really close to the $143 LMT offering, so I'm leaning towards using LMT for the first time. Are LMT's star ratings and zone profiles fairly liberal compared to priceline/hotwire? I'm wondering how big of a risk it would be going with the 3.5* for $99 in Nob Hill area.

I think I'll try for 3.5* in any of the 3 mentioned zones first. I've now tried 4* USE, USW and Embarcadero up to $130 with no luck. Have not tried bidding on 3.5* yet. Thanks for the LMT info. I couldn't find an exact match at $143. I did see a 4* in Nob Hill for $125 and a 3.5* for $99. If I list amenities here, can someone help ID them?

Definitely open to 3.5* or better. Acceptable zones now include USE, USW, Embarcadero. Max = $150

Bid up to $110 in USE and Embarcadero areas with no luck. Do you think my max bid limits are reasonable, or should I increase those now since we're within 3 weeks of check-in?

OK.... I'll try for the 4* first. USE = 1st choice. Thanks!

Requesting bidding assistance for a 3.5* or better in USW or USE. Maximum bid $100. Dates 7/23 to 7/26. Thanks!

Booked the Hilton Auckland instead. Thanks for your help!

5* Marriott Sydney. 5/18/10-5/21/10. Accepted at $119. Used the PRICELINE link. Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: US$119.00 Subtotal: US$357.00 Taxes & Fees: US$50.28 Total Charges: US$407.28

Please help ID a 4.5* hotel in Auckland, New Zealand listed on HOTWIRE for $109/night. 2 adults staying 1 night. Would appreciate any guesses. Hoping it might be the Hilton Auckland. Only 3 Amenities listed: Restaurant, Business Center, High Speed Internet

Used the HOTWIRE link. KOA Kona Budget Compact (5/25/10-5/28/10) PricePerDay:$29.95 TotalCharge: $127.31 Pick-up details Tue, May 25, 2010 at 5:00PM Drop-off details Fri, May 28, 2010 at 3:00PM

Compact car - HNL - Alamo. Used the HOTWIRE link. Pick-up details Fri, May 28, 2010 at 4:30PM Drop-off details Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 7:30PM Car daily rate - $15.95 TotalCharge: $119.43

This Kona condo was no longer available for my dates. I ended up booking it directly for a slightly higher price. Thanks for your help.

Thank you for your help. I was able to book a similar condo directly for a slightly lower price than HOTWIRE, and with a 72h cancellation policy.

Help ID 3.5* Condo - Waikiki Marina 5/28/10 - 6/1/10 - $96 - 2 adults This hotel features the following amenities: Near Beach Studio Fully-equipped Kitchen Smoke Free Rooms Daily Housekeeping Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access Tennis Nearby Kitchenette Condo Thanks!

Please help ID the following 3.5* condo in Kona for 2 adults. 5/25/10 - 5/28/10 - $109 Amenities: Near Beach 1-Bedroom Suite Fully-equipped Kitchen Smoke Free Rooms Free Parking Air Conditioning In-Room Laundry Pool(s) Front Desk Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Condo Thanks!

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Slight change of plans. Decided to stay 2 nights in Vegas. The Wynn was no longer available for my dates so I decided to book the MGM Signature for $108/night using the HOTWIRE link. Thank you for your help! ______ 4.5 * - Near Strip East The Signature at MGM Grand Check-in Sat, Jan 16, 2010 Check-out Mon, Jan 18, 2010 Hotel rate per night - Hotwire hot Rate: $108.00 Nights: 2 Rooms: 1 Subtotal: $216.00 Tax recovery charges and fees: $31.34 Total price: $247.34 ____ Amenities: Resort Suite Casino Smoke Free Rooms Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Kitchenette Spa Services

Please help me identify the following 5* (Las Vegas-Central Strip) Properties listed on Hotwire for 1/16/2010 (1 night, 2 persons). 1. 5* Hotel $202/night - Casino, Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa, Bed Choice option 2. 5* Condo $119/night - Condo, Spa, Studio, Smoke Free, Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Business Center Thanks!

Thanks for the tip. This worked very well, and I found myself returning late from Lahaina quite often, never worrying about parking. I got free valet for 3 nights (self-parking was usually filled by 9 p.m.), and they waived all the charges at check out.

Used the PRICELINE link and bid 28, 29, 30, and accepted at $31 for a compact car at Alamo. Pick-Up Location: Alamo Rent a Car HONOLULU INTL AIRPORT Near-Airport, Shuttle to counter and car 3055 N Nimitz Hwy Honolulu,HI 96819 1-877-252-6600 Your Offer Price: $31.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 4 days(3 days and 2 hours) Subtotal: $124.00 Taxes and Fees: $43.08 Total Charges: $167.08

Used the PRICELINE link and bid 31, 32, 33 and 35 on both compact and economy class cars. Accepted at $35 for compact car. Budget Rent a Car KAHULUI APOHI 865 West Mokuea Place Kahului,HI 96732 1-800-527-0700 Your Offer Price:$35.00 (per day) Total Rental Days:3 days(2 days and 16 hours) Subtotal:$105.00 Taxes and Fees: $32.22 Total Charges:$137.22

Well, I decided to keep bidding on the resort level properties in Lahaina. Using the PRICELINE link, I bid $135, $145, and was accepted at $155. Hyatt Regency Maui Ka'anapali - Lahaina 200 Nohea Kai Dr Lahaina Maui, Hawaii 96761 808-661-1234 Check-In Date: Sun, Jun 28, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $155.00 Subtotal: $465.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $71.40 Total Charges*: $536.40 Thanks so much for your help! I'll be bidding on rental cars next.

Okay, I adjusted the bid values slightly upwards and ended unsucessfully at $135 today. Will slowly adjust upwards over the next few days. Checked HOTWIRE and found a 3.5* condo in Ka'anapali for $130/night for the dates of my stay that might suit my needs. I know it's not resort level, but I'll be in the center of the tourist trap in Waikiki during the 2nd leg of my journey. I was wondering if someone could help me identify this property with the following amenities: Beachfront Studio Fully-equipped Kitchen Daily Housekeeping Air Conditioning Children's Activity Program Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) 24-hour Front Desk Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access Tennis Nearby Condo

Well, I decided to roll the dice, used the PRICELINE link, and got the Sheraton Waikiki. First bid of $95 got me a $22 counteroffer. Second bid of $99 was accepted. :) Sheraton Waikiki Waikiki Beach Area 2255 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 808-922-4422 Check-In Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sat, Jul 4, 2009 / 11:00 AM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $99.00 Subtotal: $297.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $49.08 Total Charges*: $346.08