thumprbuni

Ok, I think I'm ready to try Priceline for the 3*...fingers crossed.

Ok, that part I get but don't I need to know the names of some hotels so I can check what they are rated and then look for the desired ratings in the needed zones? Just think if I didn't have your help what kind of trouble I could get myself into! Maybe I'm just making this more complicated than necessary. :)

Nope, I haven't actually tried bidding yet. I'm hoping someone will recommend some specific hotels so that I know which areas to choose from. As soon as I get some input on the hotels, I will work with the bidding zones. Sorry, does that make any sense?

Thanks for the info. As long as I was fairly close to the police department (5 or 6 miles), that would be ok. My police department is on a budget and I've only been approved for $85 a night. I have no problem lowering my expectations and looking for a 3 - 3.5* if someone could recommend one that wasn't a run down flea bag. Any suggestions? :)

It's probably unrealistic for a 4*, but the max I want to spend a night is $85.

I'm new to forums/Priceline/Hotwire, so please forgive the ignorance if this is not the appropriate place for my questions. :) I'm attending a training at Huntington Beach Police Department (2000 Main St) and am looking for a nearby 3.5 - 4* hotel for July 20-27. I'll have a rental car, but still need something close as I'm from out of state and not real familiar with the area. I don't want to start bidding before I know where I should be trying to stay. Hotel Huntington Beach was recommended by the training sponsor, but I've seen the reviews at TripAdvisor, et al, and didn't like what I read. Any hotel recommendations, including "hidden" fees (parking, etc) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!