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The indoor pool makes it NOT likely to be hotel Monaco, as I don't believe there's a pool there. Good luck!

I believe it said Fitness, Pet Friendly, Hi Speed Internet, Business Center. I thought "Pet Friendly" gave it away as Hotel Monaco. I used BB's HOTWIRE link. Thanks!

Used PRICELINE EXPRESS. Described as "Free internet, indoor pool, fitness center, business center, restaurant". By this description, I thought it would have been the Holiday Inn at Ballston. I was pleasantly surprised that it was the Courtyard Arlington, as it is much closer to Georgetown/Foggy Bottom. The best price for all of the DC area this weekend. Thanks!

HOTWIRE had this hotel for $60, total of $74 after taxes and charges. I bid on PRICELINE at $45, 50, and then was accepted at 55 for a total of $70.

Started at $70 for Arlington. $75 for Arlington and Alexandria/Old Town. $78, $80, accepted at $81 for Arlington, Alexandria, non-4 star area. Westin seems to be the express deal for $88, which with the 5% discount comes out to $83.60. I saved a whopping $2.60! :)

I admittedly am not thrilled with this choice, but it is what it is and I don't have much time to keep searching anyway. I have a feeling that the Express Deal for 3.5* in this area is also the Crowne Plaza. The current amenities show 7+ reviews, Pet Friendly, Business Center, Hi Speed Internet and Fitness, I believe. Anyway, today was my third day of bidding. Day 1, I went from $85 to $120 and stopped. Day 2, I went from $85 to $145, all rejected. I had been offered a counter of $169 at $140, but I decided against it and got rejected at $145. Today, I finally reached $150 and was accepted. I also got the same counter offer as yesterday. I had searched high and low for better deals, but I couldn't justify paying over $200/night with taxes and fees. This deal comes out to $169/night after taxes and 5% off with code SUMMER. Thank you again for your assistance.

Thanks for the advice. I'm now at the point where I've reached the same exact price on Express Deals for my bidding ($155 for a 3.5*). I have a 10% coupon for Express Deal which I can use, but is this common for bidding = Express deal price? This has never happened to me before, and I've always been able to shave off at least $10-20. I am concerned about waiting longer, but wonder if it is worth taking the risk if I can at least save a few bucks that can go toward other parts of my trip... Thanks!

Hello, I've been trying to book a 4* hotel in Seattle Downtown - Pike Place for 08/23 (Fri) to 08/26 (Mon). 4*, location and time are non-negotiable. I've entered in $85, 90, 92, 95, 98, 100, 105, 110, 112, 115. This is about the most I would like to pay per night. On HOTWIRE, comparable hotel is $180 (Pet friendly, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), High-Speed Internet Access, Accessible for the blind/deaf, Accessible path of travel, Accessible bathroom, Handicapped parking, Roll-in shower). On Express Deals, comparable hotel is $170 (Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Business Center, Fitness Center). Should I keep trying for the next several days, or is it hopeless to get a room for this cheap? THANK YOU!

Looking for a 2.5 star hotel for one night to take a medical board exam. Bid #1: University $50 - REJECTED Bid #2: University + Rittenhouse $52 - REJECTED Bid #3: University + Rittenhouse + Museum $55 - REJECTED Bid #4: University + Rittenhouse + Museum + Convention Center $55 - ACCEPTED Upgraded to 3 start hotel Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Room Subtotal: $55.00 Taxes & Fees: $15.59 Total Charged to Card: $70.59 Overall, I'm satisfied. A little more than I would have liked to pay, but happy with outcome. I used the BB PRICELINE link. Thank you!

I had initially tried 4* hotel, Foggy Bottom, Dupont, and White House for $75-90. Got rejected every time, I must have tried about 10x. I waited 24 hours and on my first try of 4* + just Foggy Bottom + $75 = Washington Marriott. Thanks for the help.

2* Staunton $45 - Rejected Counter offer of an increase of $13 - Declined There was a 2* room for $49 on Hotwire Changed to Harrisonburg, which is about 20 minutes north of Staunton 2* Harrisonburg $40 - Accepted I probably could've bid lower by $5. Jameson Inn Harrisonburg 1881 Evelyn Byrd Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-442-1515 Check-In: Thursday, October 29, 2009-03:00 PM Check-Out: Friday, October 30, 2009-11:00 AM Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $40.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Room Subtotal: $40.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $11.92 (USD) Total Room Cost: $51.92 (USD) Used the BB PRICELINE link.

i am doing quite a bit of random travel through VA. :) First bid of $45 was accepted. Microtel Inn Staunton200 Frontier Drive Staunton, VA 24401 540-887-0200 Check-In: Monday, November 2, 2009-02:00 PM Check-Out: Tuesday, November 3, 2009-11:00 AM Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $45.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Room Subtotal: $45.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $11.78 (USD) Total Room Cost: $56.78 (USD) Used the BB PRICELINE link.

3* Richmond Downtown $45 Rejected 3* Richmond Downtown + Richmond West $45 Accepted Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $45.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Room Subtotal: $45.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $13.57 (USD) Total Room Cost: $58.57 (USD) Hotel website has it for $140. Hotwire had a listing for a hotel in the same class and area for $53. Used the BB PRICELINE link.

I had tried to get a 3* at $60, 65, 70, then rejected. HOTWIRE had a 3* and 2* for $79. Seemed like the 3* was either Hilton or Sheraton. I then included 2.5* and got La Quinta Inn for $60. I apologize for not using the PRICELINE link, I am bookmarking it right now. I just wanted to spread the info. Thanks!

Repeated rejected $45 bids at Staunton, VA for 1, 2, 2.5 and 3 star hotels for the last 3 days. Decided to switch to Harrisonburg, VA, which is just a bit north of Staunton. Bid $45 3* - Rejected Bid $45 2.5* - Rejected Bid $45 2* - Accepted Jameson Inn Harrisonburg 2 Star Harrisonburg 1881 Evelyn Byrd Avenue Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 540-442-1515 Fri, May 22, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Sat, May 23, 2009 / 11:00 AM Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ messaging Radio Alarm Clock Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $45.00 Subtotal: $45.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.58 Total Charges*: $57.58 Gets decent reviews, the going price on-line was $90. Thanks!!

decided to switch areas to harrisonburg, va. will post the results. thanks.

the place sounds filthy on tripadvisor. out of 11 reviews, 4 are 1*, 4 are 2*. so, i'm going with no, it's not acceptable. thank you!

I have been trying for the last 3 days to get a room. I have been bidding $45 in each star rating, but have been rejected. I would like to keep it around $30-45. I will be passing through, so I do not need a fancy room. Just a clean place and CHEAP. Staunton, VA 5/22/09 (Fri) - 5/23/09 (Sat) 1 night Available hotels: 1, 2, 2.5, 3 star options Just one area, Staunton, is available Here are some comparable places: Knights Inn: $42 Best Western: $76 Days Inn: $76 Microtel Inn: $83 Howard Johnson: $83 Days Inn: $110 Hampton Inn: $118 Comfort Inn: $140 Stonewall Jackson: $159 Hotwire: 2.5* in Staunton $86 Smoke Free, Compl Breakfast, Fitness Center, Pool, High Speed Internet 2* in Staunton $69 Compl Breakfast, Pool 3* in Staunton $139 Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, High Speed Internet Should I keep bidding everyday at $45 until the trip? Thanks for your help.

3* VA Beach Area $45: Rejected 3* VA Beach Area $50: Rejected 4* VA Beach Pembroke $50: Rejected 4* VA Beach Pembroke $51: Rejected 4* VA Beach Pembroke $55: Counter offer of $70 4* VA Beach Pembroke $56: Counter offer of $73 4* VA Beach Pembroke $61: Accepted I skipped to $61, followed The Vacationeer's lead. :) I was getting frustrated. Westin Virginia Beach Town Center Virginia Beach - Pembroke Area 4535 Commerce Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 757-557-0550 Check-In Date: Wed, May 27, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Thu, May 28, 2009 / 11:00 AM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $61.00 Subtotal: $61.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $16.91 Total Charges*: $77.91 Used BB PRICELINE link. Thank you!!

I also wanted to add that for my first bid of $55, Priceline counter-offered. They asked that I raise my price by $15. However, I declined, tried $60, and was accepted for that rate...

First bid of $55 rejected. Re-bid of $60 was accepted (added Savannah Midtown area). Congratulations, you got your price of $60 for a 3

i am looking for 1 night on 7/28/06 (this Friday) in Philly. at priceline: $80 / 4* Downtown Philly (rejected) $85 / 3-4* Downtown Philly (rejected) $100 / 3-4* Downtown Philly (rejected). i can find hotels in the outer areas (like near the airport) for $100, so i'm going to wait 24 hours and bid again. i've called several of the hotels in the area and many still have rooms, so i'll be crossing my fingers for the next 24.