Steak2007

I appreciate the advice. I used SavingsBarn.com link for all bid attempts. I believe I understand your pricing strategy advice, but I wanted to try to get a good deal, and so I modified it to try to save money, based on some considerations: 1. I need Internet access in-room, which is free at some places, or about $9.95/day at others (over 4 days = $40). I would like to get free! 2. I don't mind staying in 2.5* in FW, if price could be cheaper. I believe the following 3 are Priceline options for 2.5* in FW (I have listed if any rooms are showing available through the hotel's booking site, and whether they have free internet): -- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fisherman's Wharf (1.79mi) - Free Wifi - $274 lowest rate -- Courtyard by Marriott Fisherman's Wharf - Free Wired Internet - SOLD OUT -- Radisson Fisherman

Thanks for the advice. I am happy to stay in 3* or 2.5* in USE/USW/FW, and perhaps 3* in Cathedral Hill (Holiday Inn Golden Gateway or Cathedral Hill Hotel). Problem is that my only Re-Bid Zone for 3* is Civic Center (which has highest rating of 2.5*), so I believe I can only try 2 bids per 24 hours. And if I bid on 2.5* in USE/USW/FW, I only have 1 bid per 24 hours. Correct? I don't know if Priceline will get more 4* inventory for these dates. On another board someone has bid up to $180 for 4* USE/USW/FW and failed. Thus especially with so many hotels being booked, I am a bit anxious to get something in 2.5* or 3* as mentioned above since 7/15 date is approaching. Since 2.5* and 3* hotels described above are showing standard rates no less than $200, any advice on bid amounts, since I only have 1 or 2 chances to bid? I have read this forum for bid ideas, but the week 7/15 - 7/19 seems to be highest possible standard rates. I normally see people win 4* for $80-$90, maybe $100, so I would like to bid 3* staring around $70 or $80, but I am not sure if I will have luck for this very hard week. Maybe I have to settle for 3* at around $100 ? Thanks for your help!

I have also had a struggle for 4* USE/USW from 7/15 to 7/19. I have increased my bids over the last 10 days or so, starting from $100, and failing all the way up to $145 (yesterday). I will most likely have to start bidding on 3* or 2.5*. It seems it would be a lot cheaper, and actually many of those hotels include free internet access, which is one perk I'm looking for. I'm sure some of the 4* include it as well, but I've seen some that charge. Thanks to everyone here for the useful info, I wish I'd found it sooner!