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So far I've used it three times. Once when I was bidding in a small zone near Grand Rapids MI, and was almost 100% certain it was the HI Express that my roommate wanted. It was a big discount at $63.14, and I tried bidding in that zone for up to the total price of the Top Secret listing, but couldn't get it accepted. The next time I was trying to find a nice hotel for my Mom in downtown Chicago, and Travelocity had a low price on a 4*. I grabbed it since I was too busy to wait for the bidding process and she was already in town. The hotel ended up being the Hilton on Michigan Ave, which was nice enough. Not close enough to the stuff she wanted to be close to, but it was good for last minute. I got it for $95.46. Then last week I needed a room in Chicago and wanted a nice hotel. It was already past 11 pm, so I quickly looked at Hotwire and Travelocity. I found a 3.5* in ORD for $66.50 after tax, way better than anything I found on Hotwire. I grabbed it fast since it was getting so late, and ended up with the Crowne Plaza, which is actually listed as a 4* on Travelocity. I found that interesting since I deliberately wanted to get something less than a 4*, hoping to wind up with free parking. Although Crowne Plaza does charge for parking, they do have quite a few handicap spots out front that are free - I was very happy! It was $101.87 less than retail. I have noticed that I rarely see anything more than a 2 or 3 star hotel in Top Secret. It makes me wonder whether some nicer hotels don't reveal their true "star" rating, especially since the 3.5* was actually a 4*. I look at the list of retail hotels and Travelocity lists too many in the 2* zone especially. I think I would use Top Secret more if they had a 2.5* zone as well. Most Top Secret hotels are 2* from what I've seen. Sometimes the rates are ridiculously low, I saw one for $29.59 after tax, and taxes were only $3.05 so obviously Travelocity isn't charging fees like Priceline and Hotwire do.

Excellent deal! Only thing I don't like about this hotel is 2 double beds are expensive at $496.46 total [with 10% off winter sale, first night nonrefundable offer], and king being $392.58 total [ditto]. Much, much more than a king! Oh well, very nice deal anyway and maybe they'll let me have 2 doubles. So glad I didn't get the Palmer House!! Have gotten this hotel before on Labor Day weekend, but at $90. Previous bids include 3.5* NMA @ 50, 60, 70, 80; 4* MLGP @ 50, 55, 60, and won 65! The Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area 200 N Columbus Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 312-565-8000 Check-In Date: Fri, Nov 20, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Nov 22, 2009 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $65.00 Subtotal: $130.00 Taxes & Fees: $28.22 Total Charges*: $158.22 @Matthew

Forgot to post this one. I was trying for the Sheraton since the people I booked this for needed two beds, so I was avoiding the 3* Residence Inn. Of course this hotel has 1 bed or 2 bed suites only, with the latter being much more expensive. However, the 1 bed suite does have a pullout sofabed and they liked the property so all is good. When I called to make sure they have a non-smoking building [there's only 1 out of 12], the guy was very nice. They were trying to avoid a convention hotel, which one told me was $109 but another said $200. The regular rate is $129.20 [$580.22 total] according to their web site. Here's the room subscription: Studio Suite 419 sq.ft.; 1 King bed and full sized sofasleeper; 2 person dinette; partial living room area; furnished patio or balcony; fully equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, dishwasher, and washer/dryer; shower/tub combo, sleeps 4. Rollaway is not suggested in this room. Legacy Golf Resort Tempe - Asu 6808 South 32nd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85042 602-305-5500 Check-In Date: Tue, Apr 14, 2009 / After 04:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sat, Apr 18, 2009 / 11:00 AM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $50.00 Subtotal: $200.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $34.94 Total Charges*: $234.94 I did use the PRICELINE link. @Matthew

Bidding history: $48 3* Downtown, $62 counter $41 3* University Center [i wanted to see if I would get a counter here too] $54 3* Downtown + Pittsburgh North - Allegheny Valley [1 of 2 free rebid zones] I won't be staying at this hotel, they wanted the Doubletree, that's why I was bidding for 3*, but oh well it looks nice. The retail rate on Marriott.com being $269 [$306.66 after tax vs $69.12 with Priceline - wow, I really wouldn't like to be paying retail!]. There is a parking fee of $4.25/hour or $16.50/day, or valet at $24/day. Amazingly it has free Internet access, wired in the guest rooms and wireless in meeting rooms. Marriott Pittsburgh City Center Pittsburgh Downtown 112 Washington Place Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 412-471-4000 Check-In Date: Sun, May 17, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Mon, May 18, 2009 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $54.00 Subtotal: $54.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $15.12 Total Charges*: $69.12

A new reported hotel! I actually paid $63/night with $5 bonus cash I had [up to $25]. The only other hotel in this area, Morning Glory Inn, doesn't have a couple amenities that Priceline guarantees 2.5* hotels have, so I'm assuming it's a 2*. Google Maps identifies a couple other hotels, but one is a travel agency, and the other is tavern. So I felt really good about getting this hotel before I booked! I would have tried other bids, but I didn't have any rebid options, and the date is fast approaching. I'm thrilled since the regular rate is $152/night or $693.12 total [i paid $301.51 total]. This property offers free hot breakfast and free Internet [wired in rooms, wireless in lobby], although charges for parking $14/day. The parking charges seem very common around the university, with most properties I checked just under $20. There is an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, although the fitness center is off-site for $11/day. I won't be staying at this hotel personally, but my friend requested this property since it's close to the orthopedic surgery center for the university medical center [she's having surgery]. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South Side Pittsburgh South Side 20 South Tenth Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203 412-488-1130 Check-In Date: Sun, Apr 12, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2009 / 12:00 PM Bonus Cash Per Room, Per Night: $5.00 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $63.00 Total Offer Price Per Room, Per Night with Bonus: $68.00 Total Charges to your Credit Card Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $63.00 Subtotal: $252.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $49.51 Total Charges*: $301.51 I did use the PRICELINE link. @Matthew

A new reported hotel! I was hoping for the Doubletree, but still happy with this hotel and price! This hotel offers free WiFi and complimentary breakfast. I've stayed at the Residence Inn before and love them. I won't be with on this trip, but I'm sure my boyfriend and his father will love it. My bidding history: start $40, counter of $52, since I had 4 free re-bids I divided $12 by 4 to come up with the $4 more for each re-bid. I guess I could have done $2 or $3 since I believe I can go back to the first bid for $52, but I wasn't sure. Oh well, it's only a couple dollars per night. Lowest prices on Marriott.com: $139/night + taxes [total of $459.74 after estimated taxes] Interestingly enough, that rate is the same for both studio and 1-bedroom suite, with the suite offering a separate room for the bed and 2 TVs. I checked the reservation number Priceline gave me, and online it is listed as the studio. Residence Inn Novi Detroit 27477 Cabaret Drive Novi, Michigan 48377 248-735-7400 Check-In Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Tue, Jun 9, 2009 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $44.00 Subtotal: $132.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $24.34 Total Charges*: $156.34 I did use the PRICELINE link. @Matthew

$57 is apparently my lucky number as it's the same number I used last time to get this hotel. I didn't try any other bids. Lowest price on Hyatt.com: $199 + taxes Hyatt Regency Chicago Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area 151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 312-565-1234 Check-In Date: Wed, Mar 4, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Thu, Mar 5, 2009 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $57.00 Subtotal: $57.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $16.14 Total Charges*: $73.14 I did use the PRICELINE link. @Matthew

I did use the PRICELINE link. @Matthew

Although I didn't stay there, my parents said the rooms were excellent, although maybe a little small. Also, I got a PM from a user asking me more info: Sorry for the delay, I haven't been on the site since you sent the message. As I said in my post, my PRICELINE bids for MP were 50, counter 64, 55. I stopped at 55 since I decided the risk for Palmer was too great and NMA was a better option since the theatre my parents were going to was in that location. Of course in the end we ended up driving to breakfast in MP, and then I dropped them back off at theatre, but oh well. It seems like Hyatt Regency is offering a lot of inventory. Good luck! @Matthew

Another win at the Hyatt Regency, and what a nice hotel it is! Every time I drive by it I want to stay there., and although I won't be staying there, hopefully I'll get to go inside! I originally tried 4/4-8 at $57 as well, but that bid failed. I'm going to try 4/4-6 for 3* Skokie/Evanston hoping to score the Doubletree, I went $50-65 tonight in rebids, but in no hurry since it's more than a month away. Seems like most hotels will hold their inventory until late since most schools are on spring break that weekend. I know since cheap airline tickets were a little hard to find, ended up booking $100/person RT DTW-ORD. Lowest price on Hyatt.com: Monday @ $259, Tuesday @ $239 Hyatt Regency Chicago Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area 151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 312-565-1234 Check-In Date: Mon, Apr 6, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Wed, Apr 8, 2009 / 12:00 PM Reservation and Billing Information Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $57.00 Subtotal: $114.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $25.59 Total Charges*: $139.59 @Matthew

Looks like a nice hotel with recently renovated rooms [August 2008]. Bidding history: MP 50, counter 64, 55 [ended up wanting to avoid this area because of Palmer House, and farther away from Water Tower, shame since I love the Swissotel and was hoping to get it at 69 after rebids] NMA 60, counter 77, 65, 70 WON Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago 4 Star North Michigan Ave - River North Area 163 East Walton Place Chicago, Illinois 60611 312-751-8100 Check-In Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sat, Jan 31, 2009 / 12:00 PM Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ voicemail Radio Alarm Clock Iron and ironing board Hairdryer Business services 24 hour front desk Full Service Restaurant Room service Bellman Concierge Fitness center access Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $70.00 Subtotal: $70.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $18.25 Total Charges*: $88.25 I used the PRICELINE link from this web site.

Thanks for the feedback thereuare. I've only successfully won one 1* bid, and that was for a Studio Plus that was recently converted into an ExtendedStay Deluxe in the Chicago O'Hare area. I wasn't expecting to get accepted at that low of a rate, although given the rates on the island, I would be pleased with something cheap. All I really want is a bed and a shower, if I could I would rent an SUV to sleep in and go to a rest area with showers, haha. However, my travel companion seems a little more needy, lol. Again, thanks for the help, next time I should post for assistance. @Matthew

This was an excellent hotel, Residence Inn is my new favorite brand with Marriott [the other being Courtyard]. We were placed on the first floor, and although it seemed like no one was in our little building, the breakfast the following morning showed otherwise. The staff was very friendly, and the breakfast attendant did a wonderful job, plus there was a lot of food, she even got me more hot water for my tea. Wireless Internet was included and worked fairly well. I asked for a print out to see what the two level suite looks like, and it does look really neat. Of course at Priceline's rate, I would probably just book two rooms. Amazingly even the pull out bed was comfortable, I slept on it. The only problem with the room was some fuzzy TV channels and the window wouldn't open or close since the track was bent. The hotel was conveniently located off the interstate and two major roads, tho I couldn't hear any traffic. It was extremely close to the dinner theatre we were going to. Shopping malls were fairly easy to get to. I highly recommend this property.

Finally, been trying for a hotel in the USVI for a while now. Last bid of $125, regular rate of $314, so I'm glad I got a good rate on this hotel. I just realized I made a mistake thinking I was getting a free rebid at $145, but I was actually only rebidding on Resort since it's technically a 4.5*, doh! I totally had that backwards in my head, should have bid 3.5* STT and then added STJ for one free rebid. Here's my history [may have bid lower to start, only wrote down the high bid]: 1/26: 2/1-5: R@145 1/26: 2/2-5: R@135,3.5@125 1/22: R,3.5@120,3@90,2.5@80,2@70,1@55 1/21: R,3.5@100,3@80,2.5@70,2@60,1@45 I did check my reservation on the Marriott web site, and it has me booked in "Guest room, 1 King or 2 Double, Resort view", tho I'm not surprised. Hopefully with the economy like it is, most people are staying home and they'll be willing to upgrade me to an ocean view room. I'll try to remember to update this thread on the results of my stay. Marriott Frenchman's Reef St. Thomas Estate Bakkaroe 5 St. Thomas, Us Virgin Islands 00801 340-776-8500 Check-In Date: Sun, Feb 1, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Thu, Feb 5, 2009 / 11:00 AM Amenities: Remote Control TV with Premium Channels, Telephone with Voicemail, Radio Alarm Clock, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer, Business Services, 24 Hour Front Desk, Full Service Restaurant, Room Service Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $150.00 Subtotal: $600.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $75.86 Total Charges*: $675.86 Thanks for the great web site! I used the PRICELINE link from this web site. @Matthew

Hotel newly confirmed! Upgraded from a 2.5*, first bid of $45 rejected, counteroffer $58, tried only one free rebid (Speedway) of $52, accepted! Looks like a nice hotel, I checked my confirmation on Marriott and it says I'm booked in a Queen Studio with Sofabed [they also offer Kings w/ Sofabed and 2 Bedroom Bi-level Suite]. The queen and kings are on a holiday promotion of $79 plus $11.85 tax, and the studio is $129 plus tax. I was trying for the Country Inn and Suites [ http://www.countryinns.com/indyin_north ] since they have a pool, as well as free WiFi and breakfast. Thankfully the Residence Inn has free WiFi and hot breakfast, as the only other confirmed 3* Embassy Suites looks like they may charge for Internet [and their pool is closed until Feb 1, who knows what other construction may be going on]. Web site: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/indn...anapolis-north/ Residence Inn Indianapolis North 3 Star Indianapolis Northwest 3553 Founders Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 317-872-0462 Check-In Date: Sat, Dec 27, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Dec 28, 2008 / 11:00 AM Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Radio Alarm Clock Business services Telephone w/ voicemail Iron and ironing board Hairdryer 24 hour front desk On-site Dining Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $52.00 Subtotal: $52.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $15.68 Total Charges*: $67.68 Sorry, I used a different referral link. Thanks as always for a great web site! @Matthew

A little disappointed given the reviews I've heard of this place, but at least it's cheap and I only need a place to sleep one night. Priceline has been nice if I've needed to call the day I get there and it's absolutely horrible, so we'll see. Booked today, 6/7/08. Hotwire had 2*@$49 [probably this hotel], 2.5*@$68, 3.5*@159 [before taxes] S = Springfield (downtown) SS = South Springfield min = At which point the web site said that anything below that price had a small chance of being accepted. History: S min = 3@46, 2.5@47, 2@33 SS min = 2.5@49, 2@49 3* = s@46, +ss@56, ++@66 2.5* = s@47, +ss@57 2* = ss@39 WON [should have tried for 33?] Signature Inn Springfield 2-star http://www.signatureinn.com/Hotel_Detail.asp?pHotelID=SJ1469 Springfield 3090 Stevenson Drive Springfield, Illinois 62703 217-529-6611 Check-In Date: Wed, Jul 9, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Thu, Jul 10, 2008 / 11:00 AM Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ messaging Radio Alarm Clock Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $39.00 Subtotal: $39.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.15 Total Charges*: $51.15 Retail rate: $79.99 before taxes, AARP,AAA@$72.99,STD@$99.99 Example retail room: [1 or 2 double beds, smoking/non all the same price] Non Smoking One Double Bed 1 Dbl Bed-Wireless Internet Microwave-Fridge-Coffee-Iron-Hairdryer This guest room features a double bed, work area with free wireless internet access, microwave, refrigerator, 25 inch television with cable or satellite TV and a premium movie channel, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, hairdryer, free local calls, and alarm clock radio. Policies... 79.99 ~ Average Daily Rate 79.99 ~ Total Stay * excluding tax Guarantee Guarantee to a valid credit card is required at the time of booking. Cancellation Reservation must be cancelled by 1 day prior to arrival by 3:00pm local hotel time to avoid penalty of one Nights Room Charge and tax. Taxes and Fees 6% Sales Tax per room, per night 4% Occupancy Tax per room, per night I noticed a lot of hotels were already sold out, so that's why I never got an acceptance. Looks like South Springfield has a lot of the nicer hotels, especially since it's a small area. I looked at a map on Streets and Trips 2008 and there were only 5 properties there [for future reference: Courtyard, Sleep Inn, Fairfield Inn, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn and Suites]. I would recommend sticking to South Springfield if bidding to 2* or below [i will update this post if this hotel ends up being okay afterall]. Moderators: Given that Southeast Springfield appears to no longer be a separate area for Priceline, can you update the list of hotels? It looks like Southeast is now apart of the downtown area, and South is a new separate area. @Matthew

Hi all, Quite difficult achieving this bid given the busy Memorial Day weekend, but alas I got it. First started at $31 for 4* Oakbrook, increased every $2 until $51 [last few times only increased a dollar]... Then changed to 3*, again starting at $31 and Oakbrook, and increased every $2 up to $45... Continued to 2.5* $31-41 in $5 increments... Then added Elmhurst $31 to try more 2.5* bids and maybe get a win, if not try again tomorrow with a higher price... Last bid of $46 was a taker! Not even in the Elmhurst area too. Probably should have tried something smaller between 42-45, but oh well. Regular rate of $94, so estimated savings after taxes/fees of $205.68. Courtyard By Marriott Oakbrook Terrace Oakbrook - Downer's Grove 6 Transam Plaza Drive Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-4254 630-691-1500 Check-In Date: Fri, May 23, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, May 25, 2008 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $46.00 Subtotal: $184.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $31.44 Total Charges*: $215.44 Retail: Friday, May 23, 2008 - Sunday, May 25, 2008 (2 nights) 94.00 Best Available Rate * king room ( 1 bed) max 3ppl Estimated government taxes and fees 11.28 Total for stay (per room) 210.56 Total for stay for (all rooms) 421.12 Complimentary on-site parking Changes in taxes or fees implemented after booking will affect the total room price. Hoping to get 2 queen rooms, but haven't called yet. I won't be staying at the hotel to follow-up with a review, however I'm sure as all Courtyards I've stayed at it will be nice. One disappointment I see already is no continental breakfast. @Matthew

Like others, I've had a hard time trying to find a downtown hotel for a low price on Priceline this weekend. However, given the L runs to O'Hare all the time, I decided to go with that zone. I live in Chicago, but my mother wants to visit. I'll let you know what she thinks of the hotel after her stay. thereuare: I did use the SB link @Matthew Failed bids: $52 Boutique NMA $55 3* no deals available error code $60 2.5* no deals available $45 2* New bid $75 4* NMA, Park $60 3* $65 2.5* New bid $80 4* NMA, Park, Greater $60 Boutique no deals available $65 3* no deals available $70 2.5* no deals available $55 2* New bid $55 4* ORD - won! Hyatt Regency O Hare 4-star O'hare Airport (ORD) 9300 West Bryn Mawr Road Rosemont, Illinois 60018 847-696-1234 Check-In Date: Fri, Oct 19, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Oct 21, 2007 / 12:00 PM Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ voicemail Radio Alarm Clock Iron and ironing board Hairdryer Business services 24 hour front desk Restaurant Room service Bellman Concierge Fitness center access Reservation and Billing Information Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $55.00 Subtotal: $110.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $24.77 Total Charges*: $134.77 @Matthew

I got this message tonight: Surf, sun, sand and save! As a DealFinder subscriber, you will receive 20% off of any fare class to Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Cozumel, and Acapulco, Mexico. This offer only lasts a short time, so book your flight now and go to Mexico! Your Exclusive DealFinder Promotion Code: DFMXPLSFALL2 To qualify, book your reservations on AA.com by 11:59 p.m. (CT) Tuesday, October 9, 2007, and travel between Sunday, November 25, 2007, and Friday, December 21, 2007. The 20% discount is valid on any one-way or round trip* travel for up to six passengers from the US to Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Cozumel, and Acapulco, Mexico. Just enter the DealFinder promotion code and save! For additional terms and restrictions visit aa.com/promotioncode. *Round-trip travel is defined as travel from your city TO the destination, and FROM the same destination back to the city where you originated travel with no deviations. You can download DealFinder yourself at http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/urls/dealfinder.jsp and although it is cool looking, it does seem to take a lot of computer power. @Matthew

I got this message tonight: We have another great discount for DealFinder subscribers. Book now and receive 25% off of any fare class to Jamaica or Barbados. This offer only lasts a short time, book your flight today and escape to beautiful sunny beaches! Your Exclusive DealFinder Promotion Code: DFJMBGIFALL To qualify, book your reservations on AA.com by 11:59 p.m. (CT) Friday, October 6, 2007, and travel between Wednesday, October 3, 2007, and Friday, December 14, 2007. The 25% discount is valid on any one-way or round trip* travel for up to six passengers from the US to Kingston, Montego Bay, or Barbados. Just enter the DealFinder promotion code and save! For additional terms and restrictions visit aa.com/promotioncode. *Round-trip travel is defined as travel from your city TO the destination, and FROM the same destination back to the city where you originated travel with no deviations. You can download DealFinder yourself at http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/urls/dealfinder.jsp and although it is cool looking, it does seem to take a lot of computer power. @Matthew

I'm sorry thereuare, I have been very busy traveling, I just came down to visit my grandmother who just went into a Alzheimer's Special Care Center, and I wrote up my review and details of the win while I was on the train, but I didn't have time to post it. It is available at Priceline Fort Myers Fairfield Inn. Obviously not all of us can be as devoted to this board as you are. This was a very nice hotel, especially for the low price! I love traveling in Florida during the off-season, I also got an excellent deal on the car rental through Enterprise ($80.00/week w/o taxes for compact, which was upgraded to an SUV for $35 more). I actually flew in to Florida on the 11th, but had a reservation at the Choice Hotels Suburban ExtendedStay, because I was concerned about travel cancellations with the hurricane season. I was going to try Priceline/Hotwire before the cancellation deadline, but I was just getting back from NYC. I was thinking about staying at the Suburban ExtendedStay the entire time, after learning that the rate I booked was a weekly, not a nightly rate [which was $20 more], but the Internet at the hotel stopped working. The manager was going to discount the rate to $40, but I had already purchased with Priceline. Plus, the Fairfield Inn had a nice continental breakfast. I was a little concerned that the hotel didn't have a refrigerator, since I already purchased some food at a grocery store, but thankfully they have both refrigerators and microwaves that guests can rent for free, they just wheel them into the room. The executive suites had refrigerators in them, but the hotel was unwilling to accept an up-charge for the better rooms without paying the full price. The executive suites also have a plasma TV I think. Overall, the property was great, a good location, very nice staff, pool was nice, Internet worked well overall, and then even had cookies in the evening. Congratulations, you got your price of $35 for a 2-star hotel room. Fairfield Inn By Marriott Fort Myers 2-star Fort Myers 7090 Cypress Terrace Fort Myers, Florida 33907 239-437-5600 Check-In Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Tue, Sep 18, 2007 / 12:00 PM Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ messaging Radio Alarm Clock Payment Information Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $35.00 Subtotal: $175.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $29.12 Total Charges*: $204.12 @Matthew

I'm assuming from the look of the hotel, they definitely did. In fact, one of the employees told us that they added on a lot, increasing meeting space as well. It looked like a very modern hotel. @Matthew

Thanks Jen!

Yes I will, I was planning on it, I was just very tired at the time, and I have 1 hour to pack up and move to the new hotel. I'll post to this thread, plus make a new proper one in the Priceline FL forum. @Matthew

Hello everyone, Just wanted to do a quick update. Thankfully there are no tropical depression/storms/hurricanes forecast to come to Florida. I went ahead and booked the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in Fort Myers, since I could cancel it, and it was only $60 [which I found out later is a weekly rate!]. Anyway, I had to go to NYC on short notice, so the cancellation deadline passed before I could do the search to bid. So I'm staying at the hotel now for the past two nights, but I just got the Fairfield Inn by Marriott for $35! I tried the islands and beaches in the area of Ft Myers, up to $62 with a 2* to no avail. Then I saw people were getting 2* hotels in the Ft Myers and Naples cities for as low as $28! I noticed LaQuinta Inn went for $35 in Ft Myers, the hotel had the amenities I wanted, and placed the bid. To my pleasant surprise, I got a better hotel! Hopefully they can upgrade me to the executive king, because I bought some groceries. Anyway, it's late and I really need some sleep. Wish me luck that Florida's tropical weather doesn't get too out of hand. Next time I'm coming down here in December, LOL! @Matthew