Here's how my bidding to get a room in Downtown Houston went:
1. Zone: Downtown - $68 / Rejected
2. Zones: Downtown and Willowbrook - $72 / Won
I used the PRICELINE link here on BetterBidding to start my bids. Thanks again BetterBidding!
UPDATE:
FYI, the Hyatt Regency Monterey has a $20 (plus $2 taxes) per day Resort Fee.
Three bids and that's it.
Room Cost
$85.00 /per room night
$31.94 Taxes and Fees
$201.94 Total Charges
First and only bid at $55.00 per night, using the PRICELINE link. Another great hotel rate with the help of BetterBidding.com
After many attempts bidding on hotels in San Francisco I decided to give Oakland a try. I did some reach and started bidding with the hope of getting a hotel in Downtown Oakland. You may ask why Downtown Oakland? BART.
Bidding - Stars: 3.5*
1. $85 Zone - Oakland - Eastbay (Oakland - Alameda)
2. $90 Zones - Oakland - Eastbay (Oakland - Alameda) + (Hayward - Castro Valley)
3. $95 Zones - Oakland - Eastbay (Oakland - Alameda) + (Hayward - Castro Valley) + (Airport OAK)
4. $100 Zones - Oakland - Eastbay (Oakland - Alameda) + (Hayward - Castro Valley) + (Airport OAK) + Union City
WON $105 Zones - Oakland - Eastbay (Oakland - Alameda) + (Hayward - Castro Valley) + (Airport OAK) + Union City + Livermore
With the use of the BetterBidding.com link, I began my bid for two rooms at $66 per night. I won on the first bid at $66 per night. Total cost of $319. Should have bid slightly lower to begin, but oh well it's still a great rate. The Omni's cheapest website rate is $89 per night.
Started my bidding by using the Better Bidding PRICELINE link. First bid at $61 and increasing in $2 increments while adding additional zones without a 4* hotel (Atlanta has lots of zones without 4*). Final bid accepted at $71 with total cost of $256.14.
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel downtown wasn’t my first choose, but you can’t beat the price. And as we all know you can’t choose your hotel on Priceline’s Name Your Own Price feature. Once again BetterBidding.com never disappoints with bidding insight and advice.
I'm happy with the win, the Vdara looks very nice. I started my bidding at $94/Strip South and increased each in $5 increments while added Strip North and zones without 5* hotels. I ended up with Vdara at $125 per night. Total cost w/taxes and fees = $291.76.
Started my bidding with the BetterBidding.com PRICELINE link.
You're absolutely right, I apologize for the miss quote in my original post. Thanks again.
I will post a review of the Hotel Derek when I return.
Hotel Derek :) , OH well. Started my bidding at $50 per night for two rooms. Then two bids later at $60 with the Galleria, Conroe, and Cyfair selected, surprise it's the Hotel Derek. Based on the Priceline Hotel List - Texas I did not expect this hotel. But I understand, that's how the Priceline system works. No matter what, it still a great deal.
OH, I used the BetterBidding.com Priceline link to begin my bidding.
Using the link on BetterBidding for PRICELINE, I started at $65/Downtown San Diego. I added the following zones: Sorrento Mesa, San Ysidro - Mexico Border, and Coronado. Finally winning at $82 when I added the Coastal zone.
Subtotal: $82.00
Taxes and Fees: $18.45
Total Charges*: $100.45
Sadly the hotel charges $20 to self park or $25 to valet park. But it's still a great deal.
First bid using the PRICELINE link accepted at $41 per night. Thanks again BetterBidding.com.
Hotel Name: Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Your Offer Price: $41.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 2
Subtotal: $82.00
Taxes and Fees: $19.56
Total Charges: $101.56
Booked the Aria Resort & Casino using Better Bidding's HOTWIRE link
Hotel
Hotel rate per night:$119.00
Subtotal:$119.00
Tax recovery charges and fees:$22.09
Total price:$141.09
Amenities
Resort, Casino, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-speed Internet Access
As always Better Bidding helps take the mystery out of booking hotels at great rates. Thanks again!
First Bid and only bid $60 (should have tried $50).
Courtyard By Marriott Camarillo
4994 Verdugo Way
Camarillo, California 93012
805-388-1020
Subtotal: $60.00
Taxes and Fees: $14.23
Total Charges*: $74.23
Marriott.com = 124.00 (USD) per night. Saved over 50%
Used BetterBiddings's PRICELINE link.
For some unknown reason this hotel is rated at 4 stars and in some cases higher. However, it is no more than a 3 star hotel with a big name (i.e. Hyatt). The room was average and the dated d
I just wanted to follow up and let everyone know how nice my stay at the Inter-Continental Houston was.
Check-in: Efficient and polite
Room: On the small side, but nicely furnished and decorated. 18th floor view of downtown.
Bathroom: Also small, but nice and lots of hot water.
Parking: Self-parking at $14 per day (the only negative).
Services: Lobby bar staff was attentive and prompt. Restaurant was average, ate breakfast it was on the expensive side.
Overall: I found the Inter-Continental to be a nice hotel and I would stay there again.
CaliEFJ star ratting of 3.5*
First bid: Aiport SFO at $55 per night (Rejected)
Second bid: Airport SFO and Cathedral Hill at $60 per night (Accepted)
Note: Added Cathedral Hill to re-bid, as this zone does not have a 4*.
Hotel Name: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
Your Offer Price: $60.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 3
Subtotal: $180.00
Taxes and Service Fees: $34.39
Total Charges*: $214.39
Based on the reviews on Tripadvisor.com this hotel it OK, but at this price it's great.
Third time is a charm. I have previously booked to two rooms through Priceline.com. This time; however, I used the Savingsbarn.com link to PRICELINE.com and got the third room for a family trip to Houston. Here are the details:
Area: Houston (Galleria)
Star: 4*
Bid: First bid of $65 was accepted
Check-In Date: Saturday, August 11, 2007
Check-Out Date: Monday, August 13, 2007
Hotel Name: Inter-Continental Houston
Total Charges: $160.47 (Saving of $160 from the retail price)
Great news! After my family found out how easy is was to save money on Priceline.com, I've placed another bid for my mom.
4* in Houston (Galleria)
$65 and the bid was accepted on the first try
Here's the details:
Check-In Date: Saturday, August 11, 2007
Check-Out Date: Monday, August 13, 2007
Hotel Name:
Intercontinental Houston
Your Offer Price: $65.00
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Nights: 2
Subtotal: $130.00
Taxes and Service Fees: $30.47
Total Charges*: $160.47
First bid $65. Accepted on second bid of $70 - Intercontinental Houston
Dates: 8/11/07 - 8/13/07
Area: Houston (Galleria)
Star ratting: 4* only
3* San Diego (Mission Valley East - Central San Diego) Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
in Priceline Hotels - California (all other cities)
Posted
Bid accepted on the first try of $89. I always hate when my bid is accepted on the first try, as it seems that I could have bid lower. But that's the way Priceline works. I still got a rate, that was 50% lower then the hotel online rate.
Total cost was $109 with taxes.
TIP: The hotel is located in the Kearny Mesa section of San Diego, which is only 8 miles from downtown San Diego and most attractions. It's a nice alternative to Hotel Circle / Mission Valley West.