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Won this hotel on Priceline Express in the SFO Burlingame Zone. Amenities listed: Pet friendly, business center, airport shuttle, free internet, indoor or outdoor pool, fitness center, non-smoking 8/10 guest rating Coachnorm

The amenities listed for the Drake were: pet friendly, business center, restaurant, non-smoking. Bed choice available, with a 7/10 guest rating. Coachnorm

Got a little creative and I am very pleased with the results on Priceline Express. 8/20-8/21 Airport Hyatt Regency for $113 8/21-8/23 Sir Francis Drake, Kimpton (Union Square East) for $140 Best wishes and thank you for your kind attention to my questions. Coachnorm

Sorry for the poor choice of words..."nicer" ugh! You answered the question I was really asking. Thanks for the insight.

Thank you so much for this thorough response to my inquiry. I agree with your assessment of the probable hotel. The airport option may be better for us, because our last night will be spent at a baseball game in Oakland. As a couple of grumpy old men, we'd probably just turn in after returning to the hotel. I can get reasonable accommodations in the SFO zone for about $110, so my estimated savings is about $70...almost enough for two ballpark beers. Is there a rule of thumb in trying to undercut Priceline Express? Also, would the Financial District be a nicer area than Union Square East? Thanks much! CoachNorm

Brothers baseball road trip to the Bay Area. After reviewing other posts on this board, it looks like our rates are pretty reasonable. I have focused on Union Square East and Financial District zones due to proximity to AT&T Park as well as public transportation. Because we leave SF the morning of 8/23, I am keeping open the option of changing hotels to the Airport zone for 8/22-8/23. Currently, I can get USE for $147 for 8/20-8/22 or $158 for 8/20-8/23. In the Financial District I can get 4 1/2* for $167 for 8/20-8/22 but it goes up to $197 for 8/20-8/23. These are all Priceline Express offers. I have tried to undercut these rates using Name Your Own Price up to $125 in Financial District with no success. USE gets messed up on Name Your Own Price as it throws in a significant Hotel Fee ($28) so I have only bid up to $100 there. No hotel fee on the Priceline Express for same zone. With five weeks to go, would you recommend the "bird in the hand" or just stay patient and keep trying? Is there a rule of thumb bid strategy to undercut Priceline Express? Thanks in advance for your thoughtful advice.

We got The Muse and we are very happy with this result! Thanks so much.

I currently have a cancellable backup at the Paramount Hotel for $194, but looking to upgrade to something nicer. PRICELINE EXPRESS deal offered at $183/night with the following amenities: Pets allowed, restaurant, fitness center. I thought this might be The Muse, but thought I should get your opinion. Would this be a significant upgrade to the Paramount? Thanks in advance for your assistance. I apologize for dropping this same message in the General Board information...rookie mistake. Can't figure out how to delete that one, yet. CoachNorm

I currently have a cancellable backup at the Paramount Hotel for $194, but looking to upgrade to something nicer. PRICELINE EXPRESS deal offered at $183/night with the following amenities: Pets allowed, restaurant, fitness center. I thought this might be The Muse, but thought I should get your opinion. Would this be a significant upgrade to Paramount? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Coachnorm