RickW

Thanks Aaron. Can't believe I didn't post the zone. Sorry about that. I'm looking at Amarillo West on HOTWIRE because we have three people and want to guarantee the right sleeping accommodations.

Hi, I'm back on my annual search for a stay in Amarillo. Looking at the HOTWIRE hotel with the following details. 3 stars Amarillo, TX 7/22 overnight stay $115 FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Indoor pool(s), Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking Thoughts on the hotel?

Got it. It was the Embassy Suites. Looks like they are now a 3* instead of a 3.5* on Hotwire. Amenities on the final purchase invoice are: Free parking Free breakfast Suite Indoor pool(s) Fitness center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business center Self-service laundry Internet access Kitchenette Accessibility Accessible for visually impaired Accessible for hearing impaired Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Accessible parking Roll-in shower Thanks for all your help!

New wrinkle. I went through the link and discovered another 3* in the same zone but with a 100% recommendation and what appears to be a deep discount (63%). It has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on TripAdvisor, just like the previous one I found. This one is coming in at $82 and the other one we suspected was the Hyatt House is still $79. The weird part is that it's showing up on the hotwire tab but not in the "hotwire easy view" tab. The amenities on the hotwire tab are: Free parking Free breakfast Suite Indoor pool(s) Fitness center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business center Self-service laundry Thoughts?

Hi guys, Booking a weekend trip to Austin (7/31 - 8/2) and looking in the MOPAC area. I think what I found for $79 per night is the Hyatt House. Amenities from your link are: FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free breakfast, Free Internet, Pet friendly, Suite, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Kitchenette, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower Let me know if you agree before I go forward. I might be missing something. Thanks! Rick

You guessed it! Used your HOTWIRE link and just won the Holiday Inn Express. Thanks for the help!

Yes, but I'm putting in 2 rooms with 4 people in each room. Would that make a difference?

There is a 3* hotel in the Amarillo - Downtown area at the top of my price point, currently $77 per night. It's 100% recommended on Hotwire and 4.5* on TripAdvisor. My best guess is that it's the Staybridge Suites Amarillo - Western Crossing but wanted to see if you agreed. Amenities are: Free Parking Free Breakfast Free Internet Indoor Pool Fitness Center Pools Self-service laundry Accessibility Needs: Accessible for visually impaired Thanks!

I'm sorry. I just saw this. I don't have the info any more. Let me know if you need anything specific and I'll reply. I'm getting ready to post in a different thread later.

The amenities listed are: Smoke-free rooms Fitness center Restaurant(s) Business center Self-service laundry Internet access

Winner, winner! Had to change my dates because of frequent flyer restrictions. 3/4 - 3/7 for $116 per night before fees at The Belvedere. Pretty happy with that. Used your HOTWIRE link! Thanks! Rick

I will definitely update with my final plans. I apologize for providing misinformation about the lower budget. I was still staying within my original price point. All that said, my dates have now changed because AAdvantage awards are not cooperating with the dates I wanted to travel. I will update with new dates once I determine what the award miles will let me do. When I posted originally, these dates were working...now they are not. Again, I apologize for wasting your time.

Thanks! Seems anti-climatic to stay at a chain hotel in NYC :) Looks like a great place. Just FYI for your records, they renamed it to Holiday Inn Express NYC Times Square South. I'll keep you posted if I end up in NYC and win something. I'm hoping for a little lower rate.

UPDATE: This morning there is a 3* hotel in the Empire State Building area at the top of my price point, currently $141 per night, that is intriguing because the TripAdvisor rating is 4.5 out of 5. Not sure what the hotel is though. I can't figure it out. Amenities are: Free Breakfast Free Internet Pet Friendly Fitness Center Business Center Self-service laundry I can't find a hotel that matches the TripAdvisor 4.5 out of 5 rating. I'm curious to know your best guess. Your BiddingHelper.com link showed the following for amenities: FULL AMENITIES: Free breakfast, Free Internet, Pet friendly, Fitness center, Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access

Hello again, I'm doing a bit of a high wire act and trying to create a trip to both DC and NYC. I have points for DC but need a place in NYC. Not sure if I can pull it off based on the fact that my frequent flyer miles are not behaving with the multi city trip I'm trying to plan. So...the reason I'm here... I'm traveling with 3 so I'm only looking at Hotwire. I don't want to roll the dice with Priceline. I missed a great deal on these dates for a condo on the Upper East side at $113 per night before taxes and fees because I couldn't get the airline miles to work right. I am searching for 3* or higher with at least an 80% recommendation rate. Since I missed that $113 rate, that is now stuck in my head but I can probably go up to $135-$140. Thoughts on hotels in that range or the best time to start looking? I want to stay in Manhattan and prefer not to stay downtown. Probably zones north of Tribeca and the Lower East side. Thanks! I'll make sure I use your links. Rick

Very delayed post but wanted to follow up that I did not ever win a bid that was any better deal than booking directly with a hotel and guaranteeing my exact stay. Win some and lose some. Thanks for all the help! Getting ready to start a new thread. Rick

Looks like things are getting interesting...any idea what this Hotwire might be? It's 4* in the Empire State Building listed at $224 Free Internet Pet friendly Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center Internet access

Bidding isn't working out but I'm not giving up. I'm not ready to start bidding downtown, but I did see that they currently have the lowest express deal. The details are: Downtown - Financial District $266 Guest Rating: 7.0 Business Center Fitness Center Bed Choice Available Bed choice Any thoughts on what hotel this might be? I was guessing the W

Yes, I'm still trying to stick to $250

I'm back and was going to use your links this weekend to start the process again. I was planning on using the same bidding strategy you already listed in this thread unless you have some other advice. I'll keep you posted. Rick

This one was a shot in the dark. No amenities were listed by PRICELINE EXPRESS. I assumed it was the Marriott Golf Club only because I think that is the only 4* in that area.

Used the PRICELINE link but changed my location from Dallas to Fort worth. Also used the coupon code so it was 5% of the $49 cost. Got the Marriott Golf Club for $49. Good to go! Thanks!

I'm still working on the NYC trip. For now we have missed the PRICELINE EXPRESS option of $248 so I'll probably do the bidding strategy again this weekend. I did secure a room at a refundable rate just in case but will keep using your board and links to try to get a better deal.

I'm still working on the NYC trip. For now we have missed the Priceline Express option of $248 so I'll probably do the bidding strategy again this weekend. I did secure a room at a refundable rate just in case but will keep using your board and links to try to get a better deal.

Hi again. I'm planning a quick trip for the weekend to Dallas and was wondering if you had any thoughts about a PRICELINE EXPRESS hotel that I'm seeing. It's a 4* in the Galleria - Dallas North area. Staying the evening of 10/19. It's showing $66 with the following amenities. Outdoor Swimming Pool Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Business Center Fitness Center I'm going to click on the links to Priceline and Hotwire now. Thanks for the assist! Rick