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Downtown Chattanooga, 3* level, first offer of $60 accepted. Staying 5 nights, June 3rd-7th, 2007. Total after tax came to $362.76.

I started early because I knew that June would be a peak traveling season and hotels could get booked fast in SD. That and I'm a bit OCD :). With 4*s on a non-opaque site being a bit out of my range, the Doubletree appeared to be the best affordable option. I will definitely take your advice on booking the refundable Doubletree (with your link), and seeing what I can do down the road on a 4* from PL. The advantage I found that the Doubletree has over the Sheraton is its proximity to the trolley and shopping centers (both hotels look comparable in price, reviews, amenities). We're going to try to get by without renting a car (we'll use trolly and taxi), so the trolley being across the street was a big plus. Advice I'd request at this point is the next starting dollar amount and increments to try on a 4* Downtown on PL (first attempt, I went from $93-$125, $3 increments). Your wisdom has been greatly appreciated.

Sorry for any confusion. I only bid for a 4* in the Downtown zone... it's the only area with a 4* available that I'd want to stay. I have yet to bid for 3*s, but I could go Downtown/Harbor Island, Mission Valley, Pt. Loma/Shelter Island/Old Town. I'm really leaning toward Doubletree/Mission Valley, 3.5*, if I can't find a significant discount on a 4*. Found it on the Doubletree site for $179/night (non-refundable). Is there anywhere I could be assured of that hotel for a better price?

Thank you. I'm looking for something in the SeaWorld/Zoo area so Mission Valley, Pt. Loma, Old Town, et al, areas would work as well. Any suggested 3*s (preferably $150 or less) would be a great help. I've scoured all the travel sites, but I'd love to get another opinion as to what the best hotel for the price would be. Thanks for the timely response.

I'd prefer not to split. Just tried 11 re-bids from $93-$125 in $3 increments (last bid went from $123-$125). Should I repeat this strategy? I could go slightly higher if I need to do so. Thanks for the help. This website is great.