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I'm so sorry for not closing this thread. I was unable to take this trip after all. Thanks for all your help anyway.

I am not familiar with PRICELINE DEALS EXPRESS, WHAT IS DEALS EXPRESS, how does it work?

I'd like to try for the least expensive 2.5 or better for this stay.

Yes, I have looked at the zone using the search on this site, and I would accept any hotel in that zone.

I am hoping you can suggest a price line bidding strategy for the above dates in NEWPORT. Hotwire would be fine, but i can't really figure out the zones, I'd like to be in 'downtown Newport" Dates - 8/21-8/23 travelers- One adult and One 12 year old budget- hoping to get something around 100 if thats possible. if I had to go up to 125 that would be doable anything from a 2.5 star and up... Thanks!

HI THEREUARE I did notice what I assumed was the Mariott for 169 on HOTWIRE, but I have found a vacation rental for 159 at the Joseph Aiken Carriage House This fits my needs nicely and is quite affordable in light of Charleston rates. Looks like a pretty cool place, and I won't have to pay extra for parking. Since there is a kitchen, I'll save a little there as well with breakfast and such. So thanks for all the help with planning this trip. I will continue to use PL when I can, it's usually the best deal around, too bad I couldn't Work things out for this trip .

Final decision. I am going to bid on a 3 in the downtown area. Not planning to go to any other area, sticking with downtown.

WOW. I just finished a round of bidding using my work computer so I was able to bid before the 24 hours I bid up to $175 with no success, so I am ready to start bidding on a 3* Here's what I did using the PRICELINE link on this board. 140. Downtown Charleston- Rejected- Added Zone 2 145. Rejected- added Zone 4 150- Rejected- Added Zone 5 155- Rejected- Added Zone 8 160 -Rejected- Added Zone 9 175- Rejected :o I am ready to bid on a 3* I'd like to start at a realistic number, what would be a good place to start? I am beginning to consider staying outside of Downtown Charleston, since I will have a car. Might I have better luck in the Ashley River Area? It seems to be pretty close to Downtown

HI Thereuares Started my bidding - here's what I did I used your suggestions with a few alterations Bid on a 3.5 in Downtown Charleston Started at 90- Rejected added zone 2, bid 100- Rejected Added zone 9- Bid 105- Rejected Added zone 4- bid 110- Rejected Added Zone 5- Bid 120 - Rejected Added Zone 8- Bid 130 - Rejected I'm thinking I will bid 140 tomorrow for a 3.5 and if rejected start bidding for a 3* Maybe I will even go up to 150. for a 3.5* I'm feeling a little reckless, so why not? What is a realistic place to start bidding for a 3* ? I haven't looked into the re-bid zones yet for a 3*, how many are there? At this point I will go as high as I need to for a 3*. Whatever I can get will still be better than the rack rate. So thanks for the hand-holding thus far, what do you suggest for my next step?

I would like to try for a 3.5* first and can bid up to 130. ( before tax and fees) If I can't get a 3.5 for 130, I would like to bid on a 3* Dates are - April 2-6 checking out on the 6 th Downtown charleston

After looking at rates I realize I may have to go higher than 100. That is ok I just would like to stay with. A 3.5 or a 3* in Downtown

Follow up for this car rental thread, I found the best car rental situation through Costco. Price better than anyplace else I looked and it's refundable if need be . Thanks for your help on this . O

Hi There Can you give me a bidding strategy for Downtown Charleston? Here are my particulars Check in April 2 Check out April 6 3.5 or 3 Star Downtown Charleston Can I get something in this range by bidding up to $100 ? Thanks for any advice you can offer

A follow up for Asheville. I found a nice B&B with a good rate for my days in Asheville so I went ahead and booked it . The Crooked Oak Mountain Inn. Should be a nice way to experience some of the Mountain flavor of the area. Thanks for the information and advice. it helped me make my plans for this trip. Now for Priceline in Charleston, see youthere

Hi therE Have you had better experiences with the 3* PL possibilities ? Actually, now that i think of it, I sometimes do think that the 3's are overall better values all factors considered? Would I be better off perhaps bidding on 3's in Downtown Asheville?

I finally am ready to let the bidding begin, so a strategy would be much appreciated. For Asheville NC Dates; Friday March 30- Monday April 2 3.5 or a 4 * DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE Up to 100 per night sound feasible? I would go a little higher for a 4*, maybe 120? That's really as high as I would want to go. I have plenty of time so I would love to start low-ish... After I book Asheville, I will work on my Charleston reservation on the Charleston site, April 2-6.. Still haven't figured out the car. I might just go for a smaller, more economical vehicle, since the prices are over my range for the Small SUVS. Thanks a lot..

I finally am ready to let the bidding begin, so a strategy would be much appreciated. For Asheville NC Dates; Friday March 30- Monday April 2 3.5 or a 4 * DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE Up to 100 per night sound feasible? I would go a little higher for a 4*, maybe 120? That's really as high as I would want to go. I have plenty of time so I would love to start low-ish... After I book Asheville, I will work on my Charleston reservation on the Charleston site, April 2-6.. Still haven't figured out the car. I might just go for a smaller, more economical vehicle, since the prices are over my range for the Small SUVS. :( Thanks a lot..

Thisnis the thread for Charleston car rental march 29. 5pm April 6. 5:00 am Mid sized SUV

I have stayed at this hotel numerous times, it's a very comfortable,satisfactory stay. well worht then42 $ ALSO.. They put out delicious cookiies every night . :)

I have decided on dates for thsis trip Asheville Downtown Maech 30-April 1 Charleston downtown April 1-6 leaving on the 6 I'll be looking for a bidding plan for both cities 3 or better I'd like see how it goes up to 75$ . I'll start bidding in the first week of March.,so feel free to suggest a bidding plan whenever you think it's relevant Also, Wherever you go, THEREUARE!

Bid 38.$ on a 3star Fairfax Rejected Offer to increase to 48 Added rebid zone falls church east Bid 42 ACCEPTED!

Just a follow up, wound upon staying with. Friends in Nashville for this one. Thanks!