Happygirl02

Thank you - yes, it looks like I'm viewing that same property. I have a couple of questions for you! If I am content with anything similar to that hotel, would I not be better to bid on price line even though there is no guarantee of rooms? I see that any of those hotels that are listed in the "typical hotels in this category" have either a king bed WITH a sofa or 2 doubles. Either of which would suit our family. On Hotwire the best price for these hotels is $72/74 yet on Priceline it seems that most of these are accepting bids closer to $56. Second question: if my preference would actually be for a hotel such as Comfort Inn & Suites or any of the Marriot Suites groups of hotels such as Springhill, Courtyard, Residence Inn, etc… would I be better to select a 3 star? Is that the most typical hotels for a 3 star? Sorry for all the questions! I'm new to this but really want to learn the system.

Looking at Bloomington East - Mall of America Area. 3.5 starts listing for $74 (regular $118+) Dates: April 3-5, 2 adults/2 kids. Amenities showing are: free parking, free internet, indoor pool(s), airport shuttle, smoke free rooms, fitness centre, pool(s), restaurant, business centre

I realize that with Priceline there is only a double occupancy guarantee and with Hotwire, the second bed may only be a pullout sofa. I'm looking to hear if anyone has experience with Mall of America area typically giving a two bed room? Or if there is a hotel at MOA that has been fine with upgrading to two beds in the past? Any advice would be helpful as I feel my current booking (coming up in two days) for $114 per night at Hilton is way too much money! I would love to bid on something but need feedback on the room as I'm travelling with hubby and two kids.