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I'm booked to fly in Nov. 18th until Nov. 22nd ... I might only need a hotel November 18th ro Nov. 21 (possibly the 22nd). I'm interested to see what a Resort brings up. I'd probably be willing to spend $150/night US funds for a resort. Or a Maximum of $100 a night for a 5* (if there are) or a 4(plus)*. I also want the hotel to be directly on the Beach. Please Help - Greatly Appreciated!

I am wondering if anyone has any recent won bids for the Miami beach area and what hotels usually come up and at what prices for the 3.5 and 4 star hotels, as well as the resort hotels?

Hi there, I was just reading some reviews and am not sure what WDW means? Also, what are some of the hotels that come up in the South beach area? Has anyone won any bids and know what to expect? Thanks ...

Thanks Cheezhead ... I have the Bel Age booked right now at $150 a night directly with the hotel which is cancellable. I've also figured out a way to get one night free using the webmatch program (but I'd have to book directly using their 'webrates' online prices and then go to Expedia.com and check their prices which are $9 dollars cheaper ... fill out a webmatch request form from Wyndham and the hotel has told me they would honor the Expedia rate plus give me my first night free). I am going to try priceline and bid up to $75 for the first 2 nights of my stay (hoping to get the Bel Age - which I know isn't guaranteed) and see what happens. I might try PL now for the Bel Age, and if I get it great, if not then I'll wait until closer to my dates (June1 - June 6th). Anymore info. would be greatly appreciated by anyone! Thanks

Well I finally booked my flights and am deciding what to do about a hotel. I'll be in the LA area and want to stay in the West Hollywood area from Tuesday June 1 until Sunday June 6th. I've looked at the Hotwire site and there is a hotel there listed for $125 a night and I am wondering if that's the Wyndham Bel Age, can anyone help with that please? I am also wondering if I go onto PL and try to get the Hyatt which one (between the Hyatt and the Bel Age) would be a better choice, forgetting about price for now. I hope someone reads this and knows about either hotel and can help me make a decision. Thanks!

When are you going to be staying at the Hyatt? I am debating between the Hyatt and the Wyndham Bel Age. Please let me know how the hotel is and if it's as bad as the reviews suggest on 'www.tripadvisor.com'. Thanks

Well I finally booked my flights and am deciding what to do about a hotel. I'll be in the LA area and want to stay in the West Hollywood area from Tuesday June 1 until Sunday June 6th. I've looked at the Hotwire site and there is a hotel there listed for $125 a night and I am wondering if that's the Wyndham Bel Age, can anyone help with that please? I am also wondering if I go onto PL and try to get the Hyatt which one (between the Hyatt and the Bel Age) would be a better choice, forgetting about price for now. I hope someone reads this and knows about either hotel and can help me make a decision. Thanks!

SOMEONE lucked out ... I see on TOBB that someone has received the Wyndham Belage West Hollywood, April 22 for $75. There's still hope! Thereuare: Is there a way to delete some of the posts since it seems that my thread (if that's what this is called) is becoming too long. Thanks ...

Thanks Thereuare for the help thus far, as it has been extremely helpful and useful! WillTravel ... Thank you for your reply and advice ... Where can I find your post regarding the topic you recently addressed? WillTravel: If you don't mind me asking, what were the names of the 2 hotels that came up? The one you mention in the Vacation Packages and the one you didn't want, but fortunately liked! Have you gone on your trip yet, and if so, how was the hotel you were awarded in your bid? I checked tripadvisor.com for reviews on both hotels (Wyndham Bel Age and the Hyatt) and the reviews for the Hyatt aren't as up to par with what I'd expect for a Hyatt. Also, the Wyndham is closer to the area I think I'd be spending most of my time (Santa Monica Blvd.). As it (the Bel Age) would be walking distance to the bars and clubs of my choice. Whereas the Hyatt isn't really walking distance from the Santa Monica Blvd. area. Although I've never been there, I am just going by what I've heard. If you have any other advice, opinions or suggestions, I'd greatly appreciate them. Thanks

Thereuare ... I just posted a reply to 'willtravel' response, where did it go? Also, if I want to update or bring my topic back up to the top of the list is there a way for me to refresh or do I just edit something and it will appear at the top again?

I am trying to figure out my chances of getting a specific hotel in the LA, West Hollywood zone. I would like the Wyndham Belage and am willing to pay upwards of $100 for May 21- May 26 (best rates I've found are $150 calling direct). I just checked the packages section on PL.com for my dates to see if that hotel was even a choice, and it wasn't! I am wondering if it will even be available for my dates when I put in a bid through PL.com? Now, I've seen the Hyatt West Hollywood come up for approximately $60/night and might be willing to stay there. However, can anyone who might have stayed there tell me if it's a good hotel or not? I've heard only good things about the Belage, and not too many good things about the Hyatt West Hollywood. I realize that I can't pick a specific hotel, but I am trying to deduce my chances of getting the Wyndham Belage. Thanks for any help (in advance) ...

I can't seem to find the list of what hotels come up for the West Hollywood area in Los Angeles under the HOTWIRE website?

I would be willing to change hotels during my stay if it comes to that ... Although I'd like to think (and only hope) at this point that my method works and I get the same hotel ... I'll let you know before I get closer to bidding. I've been reading some info. on double the difference, where can I read the what that is and how to take advantage of it?

Hello again ... I've been thinking about what to do ... Since I am going to be in the West Hollywood area for 5 nights, I am hoping to bid for the first 2 nights and see what comes up ... if I like the selection that PL gives me for the bid and star level, then how soon after I purchase the first 2 nights can I get the last 3? Do I still have to wait 72 hours? I assume you see what I am trying to do; which is risk 2 nights to PL and if it comes up with something I am not happy with, then book directly with a hotel that I like for the last 3 (or maybe 4) nights. However, if it comes up with the Wyndham Belage (which seems to be the ONLY 4* in the area) then I'd book the last few nights. What are your thoughts on this this method?

Thanks ... Is there a way for me to be emailed each time someone reply's to this posting? I would start off at 50$ and increase it by probably 5 dollars with each re-bid. If nothing then I'd way the 72 hours and try again.

Thanks ... rechecking the areas now ... The 4 free re-bid zones for the LA West Hollywood area are: 1. Bel Air - Brentwood area 2. Commerce area 3. Culver city area 4. Redondo - Manhattan Beaches area Am I correct at guessing that if I did try to low ball and start the bidding at $50, then I would have to wait 72 hours (not at week) before rebidding? I know you can't guarantee anything, but I think my chances are fairly high for getting the Wyndham Belage. From all the information I've read, I think at this point in time there is only that one 4* hotel in the area. Also, is it true that there might be 5* hotels in the area, but not available through any of these 'deep discounted' websites? Regardless, I've booked the Belage at $160/night for the moment. However I am going to wait a week or two before booking my flight, then I'd put a bid in and see what hotel comes up. Thanks for all your help and I'm glad I can post questions and get responses, without any attitude as I was getting from other sites!

I haven't seen any 5* hotels on priceline or hotwire but if I do get one then I guess I would be the first. Regarding bidding, I would'nt be doing it on my own and have a friend that has used PL for over 50 hotel nights. This friend was under the impression that after you've exhausted your free re-bid zones then you have to wait a week. I am reading on this site that it's only 72 hours. Which is correct? This property really isn't the only one I am willing to accept, however it's the only 4* property that I've ever seen come up in that zone. Now I also realize that things change and I might get a totally different hotel so it's the risk I take, right? From doing a little research I have found that my 4 re-bid zones that are available are: 1. Bel air - Brentwood; 2. Redondo - Manhattan Beaches; 3. San Fernando Valley (But there's 4 different areas, Burbank, Glendale, Universal city, Studio city, Warner city and Woodland Hills ... do they all count as one re-bid zone?) Wait, I only found those 3 (Bel Air, Redondo, and San Fernando) ... which one is the 4th? Also (this may be beneficial to other first-timers) with booking and not knowing EXACTLY which hotel and not being able to cancel if plans change ... is there anywhere on the site I can read how to eliminate such concerns? Thanks

Hi there, I am thinking of going to West Hollywood and am hoping to get the Wyndham Belage since it seems to be in a good location. I am hoping you can tell me more about the hotel. Thanks

This is my first post on this site and being a beginner, I am hoping to gather some information to make the best decision for a trip I am thinking of booking. I have decided on the area of LA that I would like to stay in, which is West Hollywood. From all the sites I've read through, it looks like the Wyndham Belage is the only 4/5* hotel in that area. I am wondering if anyone has bid for a 4/5* hotel in West Hollywood and NOT gotten the Wyndham Belage? I have prebooked the room with the hotel directly incase bidding doesn't get me a much lower price so I have a backup plan. I am also hesitant regarding booking something that can't be changed or cancelled so far in advance. My tentative dates are May 21 - May 26 and I read somewhere that for an extra $5 a night you can get cancellation insurance. Is it worth it? What would be the best starting bid for my zone and dates? I read somewhere that a bid was won for the Wyndham Belage at $35 a night, and I think that was sometime in either November or December of either last year or the year before. Regardless I'd be willing to pay much more for that hotel. My budget is probably no more than $80 a night. Please help, Thanks ...