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Randi66

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  1. Well, I wont be staying here because Priceline cancelled my reservation. I called the hotel in the early afternoon to request 2 double beds. I was told that I'd have to pay an extra 10 a night because Priceline told the hotel that I should have a King( wtf?) I said " If I'm travelling wtih my dad, I have to share a bed with him?). The hotel person told me that I cant have 2 doubles at the rate I paid. For some reason, I thought they didnt know the rate I paid. Anyway, I said " fine, just give me the king and I'll write up my review on Tripadvisor". The clerk told Priceline I'd threatened him and voila, my room was cancelled.

    I could have rebid using my travel partners name, but I didnt want to stay there after that fiasco. I tried bidding on a 3 and a 3.5, going up to 75 and was unsuccesful. My aunt booked a really nice boutique hotel( 4 stars) for me, getting me her State rate of 110.00. This hotel is gorgeous and the area is a lot nicer than where the Best Western was.

    End of my Rant.

  2. First, I got an email offering me bonus cash( 10 a night) so I couldnt figure out how to activate it and use the PRICELINE link. So, sorry, this is the FIRST time in ages that I havent used the link. I feel bad about that!!

    So, I really wanted Ann Arbor and I went up to 35( 45 with bonus cash). I was rejected. I'm attending a culinary gathering thru egullet and I'd heard that there is some type of plumbing convention in town so I think rooms are hard to come by.

    Second choice was the airport and I was able to get the Crowne using my bonus cash. I actually only paid 30 a night. I did start at 25, was rejected so I added Taylor as the free rebid.

    Once again, sorry about not using the PRICELINE link.

  3. I stayed here 3 different times during a 2 week period in March. March 10th and 11th, March 14, 15th and 16th and March 22nd and 23rd. I paid 47$, 43$ and 40$. This hotel is considered to be in the "AIRPORT ZONE", but its closer to downtown. The parking is free which is nice and I never had a problem finding a spot. The Hotel is right next to a large Hospital. The area looks a bit shady( if you're not used to Long Beach), but since I used to live in Long Beach, I was familar with it and it didnt bother me. One night while I was using the computer in the lobby, a transient came in and started shouting obscenities. Three hotel staff removed him immedietely.

    On my first stay, I was given a room on the 2nd floor. The room was basic. King size bed, desk, chair,fridge, microwave, horrible view. The next two stays I was upgraded to a "renovated room" on the 4th floor. These rooms had fridges and microwaves too, along with flat screen TV's. The furniture was newer, but the beds were the same. The beds were very comfortable. If you're a priority club member, show your card for a free gift bag of samples and snack items.

    The staff was very friendly and accomodating. The pool was nice and the fitness center was adequate. My only complaint was the WIFI in the room was horrible. I had a very difficult time getting connected( some days it didnt work at all). Overall, a pleasant stay for the price paid.

  4. I really wanted a midsize, but forget to check off that option. Oh well, its only for 3 days( end of my trip). I now have to get a car for the first week of the trip( then, I'm using a friends car and we're driving up to SF). I made a reservation( a year ago) for the full 2 weeks. It was with Thrifty and it was 471.31 so I'm saving a considerable amount.

    As always, used the PRICELINE link.

  5. Thanks very much for your detailed reply and help move my thread to this correct forum :)

    The day will be 3/20 weekend, and we are still wondering if we should stay at Santa Monica or Anaheim. Will make the decision and use your PRICELINE link to bid next week. Thanks to BB, I believe I have all the info i need.

    After my bidding, should i post the result in this thread or start another thread with the bidding info ?

    thanks

    Andy.

    Ive seen fairly cheap( 40$ wins) for the Crowne Plaza in(Orange County board, Garden Grove, anaheim section)) Garden Grove, CA. There is a shuttle to Disney too. Would be a lot cheaper than staying in Santa Monica. I've "won" in Long Beach for the same time period too. I paid 43 and 47 for a 3*.

    Randi

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