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No particular budget in mind - basically trading off a Meadowlands NJ at around $60/night vs. a hopeful NY downtown for near $100-ish Tried again today: $95 MTE, then $100 MTW+MTE Very unlikely, I know but trying is free!

Looking for Manhattan hotels (MTE or MTW) for 10/26 to 10/30 4* First bid $85 rejected (MTE) 2nd bid $95 (MTE + MTW) 3rd bid $100 (MTE + MTW + TS) Will try again

$55 first bid accepted. Used the PRICELINE link

Got the Marriott Sydney again for the overnight rest stop on the return. $104 failed, $114 successful. Used the PRICELINE link.

First bid $39 for 3* in area 6 (Brandywine), second bid added Newark/Christiana (auto add 3.5*) @ $43 and got the Doubletree. Used the PRICELINE link

Now shooting for the stopover room on the way back... $99 failed 5* Added 4* @ $85 also failed Interestingly there are apparently no Priceline NYOP hotels outside of central Sydney; only the central Sydney is selectable with Sydney airport shown but not selectable.

$114 bid was accepted for 2 rooms. Marriott Sydney 5* as expected

So far have tried: 5*: $79, $94, $105 added 4* after failure: $80, $90 Shooting for 2 rooms. Used PRICELINE link. Will try again in a couple weeks.

Friend didn't use betterbidding.com - got this on HOTWIRE instead of the $42 I got using betterbidding.com and PRICELINE.

Pricelined based on BetterBidding.com precedent. Used the PRICELINE link. Had first tried LAX @ $56, then LAX + Culver City @$56 with no luck.

Just got a Radisson Whittier night. Used the PRICELINE link. Radisson.com price: $95 HOTWIRE.com price: $107 (?) Probably could have gotten lower but I'm ok with $75

Per advice from a previous review, did a Priceline price scan for 4* hotels in Baltimore (Inner Harbor) Started with $80, then added random regions for each following bid: $85 $92 $98 $106 - accepted Total cost for stay: $617.25 = $123.45 per day Very fine...

I'm looking for advice or experience on getting one of these 2 hotels; I don't have to be immediately close but increasing my chances or knowing how others did it would be nice.

Hi, I'm going for a training 2/18 - 2/22 in Baltimore. The training is being held at the Marriott Residence Inn, Inner Harbor. I see a lot of successful bids for the Marriott Waterfront/Camden Yards, but I want either the Renaissance at 202 E. Pratt or the Residence Inn at 17 Light street ideally. Any ideas? I'd be ok with some other hotel in the immediate area also (3 blocks max).

Dates: 1/26/08 - 1/27/08 Price before taxes: $59.00

Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, High Speed Internet Access. $71.67 including all taxes/fees Great price, unfortunately another sad occassion - near Rose Hills cemetary. Used betterbidding.com HOTWIRE link

Based on information from this Hotwire Los Angeles thread - got a room from 10/19 - 10/20 at this Radisson for $68. Used the betterbidding HOTWIRE link...