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Used free rebids until getting this hotel at $100. Saturday check-in probably didn't help. used your PRICELINE link.

Unsuccessful at $60. Used free rebid and hit at $65.

Last unsuccessful bid was at $145. (FYI: This hotel appeared to be available on HOTWIRE for these dates at $165.)

Started bidding at $65 and received an $85 counteroffer. Used the link.

Used the PRICELINE link.

Bid up to $90 for a 3.5* before starting a new bid for 3* at $85, which was accepted by the Courtyard By Marriott Marina Del Ray. Wish I had started a little lower, but still pleased. Decent hotel with free parking. Used the PRICELINE link.

First bid of $50 rejected with counteroffer of $64. Declined and raised bid by $2 with free rebid. Accepted. Used the PRICELINE link.

For future use, I believe the 3.5* boutique is The Inn at the Opera, based on trip advisor information and icons. No guarantee, of course.

Thanks for the info. I decided to do a round of priceline bidding in the French Quarter. I bid up to $85 for 4* with no luck. I then started 3* bidding at $55 and then at $60 before getting the Prince Conti for $65 at what would have been my final 3* bid. Rack rates for my three nights currently average around $94 for the smallest rooms. Not the greatest win, but I'm sure it will be fine. I used the savingsbarn link.

These two hotels have appeared about once a week for the past month for these exact dates. They most recently appeared yesterday morning when I made my post here and the browser was still open when you replied. I expect they will appear again and any information I can gather will assist me in making the decision to purchase. FWIW I can still get one or both of these hotels to appear if I drop the first night off the trip or otherwise play with the dates. For example, today I get the 4* Boutique if I put in 4/20-4/22. I get the 3.5* Boutique if I put in 4/22-4/24.

I take it you have no idea as to the identity of these hotels. I didn't see anything in the vacation packages that matched, but thought you might have an idea. I may go for the 4*. If I do I'll let you know what it is so you can add it to your list. Thanks for your help.

Yes this is for the same dates and for only one room for two adults.

Today I'm seeing two hotels downtown listed as boutique. Could you hazard a guess as to what they might be? 4* boutique, fitness, pool, restaurant, internet ($79) 3.5* boutique, restaurant, laundry, internet ($84) Thanks for your help.

Thanks for the help. Given recent reviews, I think I'll pass on that. I'll probably wait a bit longer and then either try for a 3 or 4 star French Quarter hotel on priceline or go with the hotwire 4* FQ hotel or the downtown 4.5*. I'll post my results and I'll use the link.

I'm seeing a 3* in the French Quarter for April 21-24(3 nights) at $68 with the following amenities: Boutique Breakfast Restaurant Laundry Any ideas? Thanks