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Hi all, I did my homework before bidding, which everyone should do: looked on Expedia at prices, scanned the Better Bidding wins, etc. I t seemed like an inexpensive time in Chicago. Therefore, I bid $65.oo for a 4.5* in the Michigan ave area; got a message asking me to add $13.00 to get my hotel. Instead I used free rebid and bid $72.00. Got It! Intercontinental. It pays to do ones homework :) Regards, Donna

Hi Qman, It just so happens that I purchased that PRICELINE EXPRESS Hotel 10 minutes ago to arrive 04/29 for 2 nights at $113.00 per night. It turned out to be the Omni, which is rated a 4* on the PRICELINE List of Hotels in River North. The Board may want to update the * Rating for this hotel. Regards, Donna

Hi all, I started bidding at $70.00; got a message to raise it to $94.00 and I would be successful. Instead I used free rebids up to $85.00, when I won this hotel. I'm pleased. Regards, Donna

Began bidding at $75.00; message came back that I would have my hotel if I added $33.00, making the price $108.0 I instead used the rebids to raise in $5.00 increments until $101.00, at which time I was successful for the Hyatt Regency. Regards, Donna

The Westin that I "won" is the Westin WATERFRONT, Convention Center. Sorry for the delay in replying; I just now read this Regards, Donna

With one free rebid, "won" this Marriott for $95.00. It is a bit far from where I want to be, but I have a car, so no problem. BTW, this hotel is new to the Westbury List. Regards, Donna

Tried bidding on many other area of Boston before the Waterfront; could not get an accepted bid up to $150.00. Noticed that Priceline had a "Best Deal" * by this area, so tried it; began bidding at $120.00; succeeded at $130.00. A bit off the beaten path, but a very nice hotel with shuttle to downtown. Regards, Donna

I acquired this hotel for our company President, who is on his way from Paris to Boston via Heathrow. Started bid at $140.00, used 2 free rebid zones and bib $165.00 which was accepted for this hotel. This Marriott gets good reviews; it's retail price is upwards of $358.00, so not a bad deal. Regards, Donna

"your homely Guest room has high-speed Internet." Do you think the review actually meant "homely"; maybe homey would be more accurate. Our happy president really did enjoy his stay, Romelle. I forget that in Europe, large Chains buy some quite beautiful and historic properties; this was one, I guess. Thanks for your comments. Regards, Donna

Began bidding at $150.00. Message stated to add $40.00 and I would get a hotel. Instead, I used a free rebid and bid $165.00 and "won" this hotel. It's not for me, but I really did not want the company president to stay at a Holiday Inn in Europe, but it's okay. The hotel is in a great location (quite close to the Queen :) Regards, Donna

Thanks, Thereuare, I appreciate the info on parking. It sounds like a good deal, relatively speaking. Regards, Donna

I have been trying for a week for a hotel either at Harborfront/Aquarium or Quincy Market. Seems to be an expensive time, though I cannot find any reason why...except for summer, maybe. Today I began bidding at $140.00 and with free rebids, up to $165.00. The reason for the odd price is that I had a $50.00 hotel bonus which added $16.67 each day to my bid; so the hotel actually goes for $181.67 though I paid $165, still high I think. Can anyone help by letting me know of less expensive places to park within a mile or so of the hotel. I think they are charging $50.00 a night! I would appreciate any information regarding parking. Thanks, Donna

Bid Priceline to $125.00 without success. On Hotwire, I could identify this hotel, so I went for it. Amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Tennis, Spa Regards, Donna

Sorry. It was the Doubletree at NMA

Began bidding at $90.00; at $95.00, the "add $25.00 and you can have your hotel"; at that I bid twice up to $105.00, when I "won" this hotel. I was surprised, as Monday is the last day of a large conference. Regards, Donna

Westin Chicago River North 320 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60654 I did not stay there, but the person who did said it was a great hotel in a great location. Of course, he scored a room on a high floor with a river view :) Some people have all the luck. Regards, Donna

Did a bunch of free rebidding in this area, as well as the Millennium Park area (I think that is what it is called) before getting this hotel with one free rebid remaining. It's a very nice location, as I understand it. Regards, Donna

Began bidding at $65.00; raised with free rebids in $5.00 increments until $80.00 "won" this hotel. Regards, Donna

First offer of $90.00 did it Regards, Donna

After doing my usual research of checking hotel prices on Expedia, Travelocity, and HOTWIRE, I realized that they were high, and many were full on Wednesday evening. The couple of Harborfront hotels seemed to have availability and were more reasonably priced than usual. So I placed my first bid a bit higher than my normal first bids, $120.00, and "Your price has been accepted at the Fairmont Battery Wharf". I was pleased...nice hotel. Regards, Donna

First bid of $80.00 got it. Regards, Donna

Began bidding at $55.00; used free rebids to reach $70.00, the price I paid for the Monaco. Great Hotel. Regards, Donna

Began bidding at $75.00; lots of free rebids for 4*. It was stated that I could get my hotel for $20.00 more; instead used free rebids up to $90.00. I saved $5.00 a night that way :) Regards, Donna

First bid of $65.00 was counteroffered with a price of $85.00. Instead, used a free rebid, bid $75.00 for this hotel Regards, Donna

Began bidding at $75.00, using free rebids to get this hotel for $95.00. With the MacWorld Conference and Photonics West Conference, it is difficult at the least to find a hotel anywhere; so this will work for one day when I have to be at UC Berkeley. Kind regards, Donna