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Super 8 Wickenburg 1021 North Tegner, Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Amenities: Free Parking Free Breakfast Free Internet Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access (Price was $48, but we edited to 3 adults, which changed the base price to $52)

3* Denver (Airport DEN) Hyatt Place Denver Airport $55 for 10/27/2012 Amenities Indoor pool(s) Airport Shuttle Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Free Parking Free Breakfast In-room accessibility Thanks!

I booked this last night, but just getting a chance to post it to the board. Started with $39 bid, denied and got the "re-bid $8 or more and get room" message. Closed page and started again adding a free re-bid zone and bid $41 per night, accepted! 9/23/2011 - 9/25/2011 (2 rooms, 2 nights) Sheraton Phoenix Airport Tempe 1600 South 52nd Street Tempe, AZ 85281 Room Cost (avg. per room, per night):$41.00 (USD) Number of Rooms:2 Number of Guests Per Room:2 Number of Nights:2 Room Subtotal:$164.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees:$32.84 (USD) Total Room Cost:$196.84 (USD)

It was good for the price and for the last minute! We didnt use the pool, but walked by it, and it has a really nice, large pool. No complaints on the beds, and they have upgraded the insides with DVD players and flat screen TV's. A solid 3 star hotel, and free parking, so no complaints. Walls are pretty thin, so I would recommend bringing ear plugs, but overall a solid 3 star hotel, and a great price for a last minute hotel.

We were looking for something where you wouldn't have to pay for resort and/or parking fees (so we bid 3*) 3 Palms Hotel 3 Star Scottsdale 7707 East Mcdowell Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85257 888-444-4683 Check-In Date: Sun, Jun 5, 2011 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Mon, Jun 6, 2011 / 12:00 PM We booked at 6:45pm for that same night... I've never seen this hotel listed... so we'll let you know how it goes! Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $38.00 Subtotal: $38.00 Taxes & Fees: $12.74 Total Charges*: $50.74 Of course the PRICELINE link on this board was used.

First bid accepted for 3.5* Long Beach area and got the Hyatt Regency. Should be a perfect hotel! Looks like Expedia has it for $189

I think it is the AZ Grand Resort too (formerly the Pointe at South Mountain). I was hesitant to book this one myself, because I'm reading reports of a resort fee of $30 or $35 a night, and that is with the waterpark closed for the season (pretty hefty resort fee in my opinion!). If you do book this hotel, after your stay will you let us know what the offical resort fee is, while booking through HOTWIRE? Edit: Sorry, I never noticed before that Hotwire TELLS you the estimated Resort fee, and in this case $35 for this hotel property. I guess I answered my own question... Sorry about that~

Hi there, I got the Fiesta Resort in Tempe for $45 for night of 10/23/2010 Started bidding in the 3 1/2 star level of Tempe First bid - $35 - rejected Added free re-bid Second bid - $40 - rejected Added free re-bid Third bid - $41 - rejected Added free re-bid Fourth bid - $45 - Accepted, won Fiesta Resort Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $45.00 (USD) Room Subtotal: $45.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $13.72 (USD) Total Room Cost: $58.72 (USD)

Got the Westin Kierland on first bid, $80 per night. Great deal and I remembered to use the Betterbidding PRICELINE link Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $80.00 Subtotal: $160.00 Taxes & Fees: $31.70 Total Charges*: $191.70

I wanted to post this, since I havent seen this hotel come up for awhile... Got the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson for $60 per room (original bid was $55, rejected, added North Tucson area). Bid was for 3 rooms. My sister booked this, so I dont have the taxes and full breakdown, but she did get the 3 rooms, each room at $60 for the night. (I dont believe she used the PRICELINE link, I have asked to to use it next time she bids) Thanks!

Our air conditioning has gone out at our house, so we needed a place near Tempe/Phoenix for the night. Started at $27, but got this on the third try at $35. Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport 4300 East Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 Number of Nights: 1 Room Subtotal: $35.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $11.62 (USD) Total Room Cost: $46.62 (USD) Looks like there is a $4 a night to park, just thought I would put that tidbit of info in my post for those who get this hotel in the future (does have outdoor pool and spa). And we used the betterbidding PRICELINE link to bid. Thanks!

Started our bid at $80, then with the rebid and trying again 24 hours later, won at $91 a night. Thanks for your help betterbidding! Hilton Sedona Resort And Spa Resort 90 Ridge Trail Drive Sedona, Arizona 86351 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $91.00 Subtotal: $182.00 Taxes & Fees: $28.78 Total Charges*: $210.78 Good deal for 2 weekend nights in Sedona.

Received this hotel for first bid: Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf And Tennis Resort 10000 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85737 520-544-5000 Check-In: Saturday, October 10, 2009-04:00 PM Check-Out: Sunday, October 11, 2009-12:00 PM Summary: Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Room Subtotal: $56.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $15.62 (USD) Total Room Cost: $71.62 (USD) Very happy, as was not expecting this low of an accepted price this time of year!

We got the Sheraton for $85 a night on Hotwire. Amenities: Fitness, Restaurant, Business, High-speed internet We might have gotten a better deal playing the game on PRICELINE, but we knew the 4 star on HOTWIRE would be the Sheraton or Westin, and there was a hotel we wanted to avoid that has come up on Priceline, so we are happy with the possible higher price for this hotel for our dates :)

Hi there, Just wanted to post this bid I just won on Priceline (started at $30, rebid using free bid Apache Junction, price accepted at $35 per night) Fiesta Resort Conference Center 3.5 star Tempe - ASU 2100 South Priest Drive Tempe, Arizona 85282 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $35.00 Subtotal: $70.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $16.57 Total Charges*: $86.57 (two night total) Great deal! (sorry, I neglected to use the betterbidding PRICELINE link this time... next time, I promise! )

I made this reservation for March 7, 2009 (1 night), for area North Scottsdale 4.5* area on Hotwire. 4.5* Hyatt Regency (Gainey) Scottsdale Resort & Spa (North Scottsdale) 4.5-star hotel in North Scottsdale Area This hotel features the following amenities: Resort Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged. Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. High-speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Golf Nearby Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies. Tennis Nearby Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies. Spa Services Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies. Children's Activity Program Property offers supervised programs, events or activities for younger guests; an additional charge may apply. We used the betterbidding HOTWIRE link and got the hotel we were hoping for. Thanks BetterBidding! :)

Bid on Priceline for a 3 star level in the Redondo Beach Area (using betterbidding.com PRICELINE link). Was hoping for the 3 star Residence Inn, but appear to have been upgraded to a 3.5 star level Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach for $46 bid Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach 3

You are right, the Resort IS below the 1 star, but it is definitely in the 4 star genre (IMO it usually means it has a spa on site and maybe a tennis court or something that classifies it as a "resort"). Heads up alot of the resorts DO have a Resort Fee that is later added on, but nothing too ridiculous, usually in the $15 dollar range, which they justify by saying you get to use the "resort ammenities". That said, the North Phoenix/Scottsdale area resorts (JW Desert Ridge Marriott, Tapatio, Squaw Peak) are all going to be very nice and have nice views. Some of the "regular Phoenix/Scottsdale" may be in the downtown Scottsdale area, and while still very nice at the 4 star and resort levels, may have not quite the same "landscape views". All the resorts listed in North and regular Phoenix/Scottsdale (JW Desert Ridge, Tapatio, Squaw Peak, JW Camelback, Hyatt Gainey Ranch, etc) are very nice with great ammenities, I can vouch for all those :) So, I would say North Scottsdale area, you are safe no matter what you are looking for. In "regular Scottsdale", some of the hotels, while very nice, are the "boutique" type, very trendy, maybe with pools on the roof, that kind of thing, so just depends on what you are looking for really (Example Hotel Indio). I'm assuming the 5 star in Carefree is the Boulders Resort? Hmm... I havent looked in awhile, but not sure I have seen anyone actually get that before (a 5 star)! Please let us know if you do and all the details :) As for the four star hotels listed on the list I'm looking at (4* Doubletree Paradise Valley (previously 3*), 4* Hilton Scottsdale Resort, 4* Orange Tree Golf Resort, 4* Scottsdale Plaza Resort (previously Resort) ), I've stayed at the Scottsdale Plaza and the Orange Tree, and both are nice, not nearly as nice or as new as the resorts listed above, but very do-able and functionable. Not familiar with the Double Tree PV or the Hilton unfortunately. Defintely stick to North Phoenix and Scottsdale areas... (again, I guess that really depends on what your activities are... a car is definitely needed for the resorts, etc. to get around) It seems like you are on the right track and have the free bid zone areas figured out. I would be leery of aiming for that 5 star hotel and mainly focus on trying to get an accepted bit for resort or 4 star. (Just a side note that I lived in Tucson for 18 years, and we had to come to Phoenix alot for various things, and now I actually live in Phoenix and work out in North Scottsdale by the JW Desert Ridge, which is why I am kind of familiar with a lot of the hotels). I'm sure others will be able to help you more on the re-bidding questions, etc :o

andyrewne, As someone who works out in North Scottsdale (about 5 miles from the JW Desert Ridge), I would definitely recommend sticking to "NORTH Scottsdale" area only. What may be 15-20 MILES away, could easily be a 30-45 minute drive, and there is a full range of hotels in the N. Scottsdale area (you wouldnt want to stay in Old Town Scottsdale, if you needed to be up in the Desert Ridge area, so you might want to instead stay at a lower priced 3 star in N. Scottsdale). On the flip side, October is PRIMO tourist time, so rates are going to be pretty high. Just an FYI. I checked HOTWIRE and there is a 4 star - North Scottsdale for $129 a night Resort, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Interent, Business, Golf, Tennis, Spa, Children's Activities, Laundry, which very possibly could be the Westin Kierland Spa and Villas, which is about 5 miles from the JW, might be a good 1/2 price off JW option for ya!

Fiesta Resort Conference Center 3-star Tempe - Asu 2100 South Priest Drive Tempe, Arizona 85282 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $35.00 Subtotal: $35.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $11.65 Total Charges*: $46.65 Great deal! (and we used the betterbidding PRICELINE link :) )