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I still haven't been successful. I made all bids using the board's PRICELINE link. 5* - $125 Close Browser 4* - BH/WH - $110 add Culver City - $115 add Lawndale - $120 add Redondo - $125

Thanks for your help! VB23: I don't need parking; wifi would be nice, but isn't essential. Colfax: I usually LIKE staying outside of a conference hotel and interacting with the city, but as you indicate Century City doesn't sound too inviting. I have an afternoon or two to myself and have come to like the idea of a pool. Hence, a four-star sounds inviting. However, for $149 vs. $189 I don't think the difference is really worth it. I think I'm going to continue to try to low-ball a four-star bid in Century City--using the Board's PRICELINE link, topping at $125 or so. If it hits, great. Otherwise, I'll very contentedly tuck-into the Hyatt Regency for $189. Tell me: Should I continue to post my weekly or so Priceline activity to the board? My denials above look pretty exemplary.

Today's bids on a five-star and four-star hotel were denied. I made all bids using the board's PRICELINE link. Five-Star, BH/WH - $125 Four-Star, BH/WH - $110 add Culver - $115 add Lawndale - $120 add Redondo - $125 I still see that four-star property on Hotwire for $149, probably the Intercontinental. I can't decide if the hotel's a significantly nicer one than the Hyatt Regency and worth dealing with the schlepping back-and-forth, albeit a short walk, for $40 or so cheaper. Anyone have a strong opinion, Intercontinental vs. Hyatt Regency? Many thanks!

Thanks for your help! For $149 on Hotwire I see a four-star in Century/Westwood , with just four icons: fitness, swim, restaurant and high-speed. 90% customer rating. I don't see this one listed in BetterBidding's Hotwire list. I entered Hotwire using the Board's link. If this was the Intercontinental--just a half-mile from the conference hotel--I'll grab it. I can back-out of my reservation up to three days in advance. Today I bid on a four-star using the Board's PRICELINE link. All bids were denied. Beverly Hills: $110 add Culver City: $115 add Lawndale: $120 add Redondo: $125. Many thanks!

Yes, I saw that--and what I believe is the Hollywood W for $149. Mighty tempting! With cabs back-and-forth (c. $25 each way) to the conference hotel I'm not sure it's worth it.

This week's denial.... I made all bids using the board's PRICELINE link. Five Star $130 - BH/WH Closed Browser Four Star $105 - BH/WH $110 - Culver City $115 - Lawndale $120 - Redondo

DENIED! I made all bids using the board's PRICELINE link. Five Star (Thanks Colfax!) $125 - BH/WH Three Star $70 - BH/WH $75 - add Lawndale 3.5 Star $85 - BH/WH $90 - add Lawndale 4 Star $100 - BH/WH $105 - add Culver City $110 - add Lawndale $120 - add Redondo

Three-Star--$100 Four-Star--$125 If I get much higher, with taxis back-and-forth, I might as well stay at the conference hotel. I've bid about 2-3 times/week, using the board's PRICELINE link. Colfax--As it turns out, I can wait this out for a few more weeks. I can get $189/night at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza through July 9. As always, many thanks to the board for your help!

I'm driving through to NYC.... Needed a stop within striking distance. Pocono Inne Town - $76; taxes, etc. brought that up to $87.91. 2.5 stars Free Breakfast Pool Restaurant High-Speed Internet I used the board's HOTWIRE link. Just had a glance at another site's reviews of this property. I'll probably be bringing some cleaning supplies!

I'm continuing to bid using the board's PRICELINE link. Still no dice. I bid on a four-star today: $90 BH/WH $95 add Culver City $100 add Redondo $105 add Culver City And a 3.5-star: $85 BH/WH $90 add Culver City $95 add Lawndale And a 3-star: $70 BH/WH $75 add Lawndale I made all bids using the board's PRICELINE link.

For kicks, I tossed-out a few more four-star bids, using the board's PRICELINE link. I wasn't successful. BH/WH - $80 Added Lawndale - $85 Added Redondo - $90 Added Culver City - $95 I'll try again early next week. Thanks to the board!

Thanks for your help! I've got a fiscal year coming to a conclusion at the end of June and am eager to spend-down what little money I have left. For kicks, I bid on a four-star hotel earlier today using the board's PRICELINE link. I wasn't successful. I began at $75 for BH/WH.... $80 added Lawndale $85 added Redondo $90 added Culver City Does this sound like a viable strategy for a four-star? I'll continue doing the three-star strategy you recommended below. Many thanks!

No dice. I raised my bid to $60 and was rejected. I added a rebid zone (Lawndale) and raised my bid to $65 and was rejected again. I used BetterBidding's link to PRICELINE. Any advice?

Thanks for your help! I bid $50 and was rejected, upped to $55 and added a rebid zone, and was rejected again. I used BetterBidding's PRICELINE link. I'll try again tomorrow at the levels you suggested and report back. Thanks again!

Thank you for your reply. I'd like to use PRICELINE, least expensive 3* or better. Sorry again if I'm in the wrong forum--please move if necessary.

Sorry! I inadvertently posted this in the wrong forum. When a moderator has a moment, would you please move it. Sorry for the trouble!

May I have some bidding strategy for Los Angeles? I have an event at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel August 1 - 6. I'm looking for a 3- or 4-star hotel. I don't know this part of LA at all, but am guessing it's unwalkable. Still, I'd like to be in the hotel or in the immediate area. The conference rate is $189/night + taxes so I'm looking to get under that. I'm guessing my starting bid is $100 or so. Is this even remotely reasonable? Many thanks!

Sorry! Yes, thru priceline and I used the board's PRICELINE link.

I waited for a few others to firm-up plans and by the time we were all on board the Hilton was full too. We ended up staying at the Four Points Sheraton out by the airport--$40/night. Significantly less than we'd intended to spend, but certainly not the most interesting of locations.l It's about a 25 minute ride into the city; 55 minutes in rush hour on a Friday. Thanks to the board!

Thank you for your help! I bid $45 and was rejected, but was asked to raise my bid by $13. Rather than messing around, I upped to $58 as directed and got the Marriott Downtown at Key Center. It's a 3.5* property and especially well-reviewed, so I'm happy. Three nights, 4 - 7 March, with taxes and fees that's $210.15. I used the board's PRICELINE link.

Least expensive 3.5* or better. Thanks!

Least expensive 3* or better. Many thanks for your help!

I'm running in the Pittsburgh Marathon on 2 May. My past experience has been that's an especially full weekend in Pittsburgh. Am I too early to get bidding? I'd like to stay downtown, 3-4 stars, no higher than $125/night. Any help would be appreciated. I've not made any bids yet. Thanks for your help!

May I have a bit of help with a bidding strategy for downtown Cleveland, 4 - 7 March 2010. I'm looking for a 3.5 - 4 star property--cheap as possible. Judging from recent wins, I'm willing to bid up to $75 or so. For kicks I just low-balled a $40 bid on a 3.5 star property--that was denied. I used Better Bidding's PRICELINE link. Many thanks!

Thanks; I used the site's Expedia link. I'm not in love with the price but having stayed there before, my wife likes the Doubletree this time around. Thanks again for your help.