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I have question regarding the new zones. I want to bid either for a 4 star in la Jolla or Coronado but I want a hotel by the beach. Is there any 4 stars in either vicinity that are not on the coast? Please let me know. Thanks!

No worries all. My situation has been taken care of. I was just wondering what map you were looking at. Although, I never use it as reference. I provided the non-bidding map only as an illustration of what I believed you were accessing from Priceline's website. The above link you provided does not lead us to an official Priceline map. Your source may need to be updated. I never used the non-bidding screen during my bidding process (again I was only posting that because I thought that you were accessing an official priceline map). I originally only looked at what level of star lit up in what zone on the bidding map(i.e.; No 4 or 5 star available in Henderson Zone). My original itinerary listed the property in the Henderson zone as also confirmed by Priceline when I called. Priceline told me they are able to view each map I accessed through my reservation and see exactly what I clicked on each bid. I guess this is how they are able to protect themselves from people trying to get their money back using fabricated stories. Based on their access to the actual maps I clicked on while bidding, three different Priceline operators confirmed I had clicked Henderson and that I won a hotel in that zone: Loews. According to Priceline, it was because they had the proof that I clicked on Henderson that they would be unable to refund my money. I was trying to explain to them that I wasn't disputing the fact that I had clicked on Henderson but that their website listed incorrectly lists Henderson as having no 4 star hotels. Thanks for all your help. I just want to make sure the correct information is being listed here for all that read this board.

And this shows which category the Loews pops up in (Henderson and Lake Las Vegas combined) when you are searching for a specific hotel on Priceline (the non-bidding view/format).

This shows how the two areas are separated when you are in the "bidding screen".

By the way I am not sure what zone map you are looking at. I just visited Priceline.com and did a search as if I did not want to bid but just purchase a specific hotel (which from what I know is the only way to see hotel names in their specific zone), the Henderson & Lake Las Vegas zones are combined as one area. So of course the Loews would show up in this category. When you are bidding, Priceline separates these zones into their own categories. The Loews Lake Las Vegas Hotel is located in Henderson ALONG the Lake Las Vegas, but not in the specific zone known as Lake Las Vegas. Hope this helps.

My original itinerary was canceled so I can't access it anymore. However, here is what the confirmation email read: Hotel Details Loews Lake Las Vegas 101 Montelago Boulevard Henderson, NV 89011 702-567-6000 I definitely didn't select Lake Las Vegas as it has 4 stars in its vicinity and I didn't want to win in that area. I chose Henderson on purpose as Priceline didn't list any 4 stars. Priceline also confirmed that I had chosen Henderson and that is why they wouldn't refund me initially. As I selected the area it was my responsibility to take the hotel won in that area (this was their whole argument). Thanks!

I won for Loews Lake Las Vegas in Henderson. After spending all morning on the phone with Priceline I felt so disgusted and tricked by the misinformation they presented on their Las Vegas zone map. They were very clear that there was NOTHING I could do and would not be refunding my money. I ended up phoning the Loews Lake Las Vegas and spoke with the front desk manager. She was unbelievably sweet and helpful! She told me that she would have no problem refunding my reservation due to the circumstances. However, my money and reservation were controlled and tied up by Priceline. She suggested I call Priceline and have them call her as she would confirm to them her willingness to cancel my reservation. Another half hour of waiting on the phone with Priceline they finally contacted the Loews and spoke with the Manager. I was refunded my money, but all due to the kindness and professionalism of the Loews management. I will never bid with Priceline again, but I would consider staying at the Loews on a weekend when I don't need to be near the strip. Thanks for responding.

I have bid on Priceline many times over the years both in the states and Europe. NEVER AGAIN! :) I just was bidding on 4 & 5* in Las Vegas for my Bachelorette party and was completely deceived by their zone map. According to the Priceline zone map, Henderson Nevada doesn't have any 4* or even 3 1/2 * in its vicinity. So I included Henderson in my 4 & 5* hotel search to increase my number of bids possible. Lo and behold I WON a 4* hotel in Henderson for $140 (4/9/2011). This is way too much to pay for an area that is about 20 minutes from the strip. I am devestated that my party is ruined by being so far from Vegas and all because they misrepresented their properties. Priceline will not refund my money as I included Henderson in my search. Now that I know this type of thing can happen I will not be "Better-Bidding" it any further. Thanks and good luck to all of you.

First bid: $55 for 4* on 7/17/11 - 7/18/11 ----Waited 24 hours---- Second bid: $65 for 4* on 7/17/11 - 7/18/11 ----Waited 24 hours---- Third Bid: $75 for 4* on 7/17/11 - 7/18/11 ----Waited 24 hours---- Fourth Bid: $85 for 4* on 7/17/11 - 7/18/11 ----Waited 24 hours---- Fifth and Winning Bid: $90 for 4* on 7/29/11 - 8/1/11 Marriot Copenhagen Total with fees and taxes $119.77 I was bidding at $10 intervals on this bid because I was also separately bidding on other nights in Copenhagen. I was always bidding $5 more in the other bid and was able to see what was not being accepted.

First bid: $60 for 4* on 7/29/11 - 8/1/11 ----Waited 24 hours---- Second bid: $70 for 4* on 7/29/11 - 8/1/11 ----Waited 24 hours---- Third Bid: $80 for 4* on 7/29/11 - 8/1/11 ----Waited 24 hours---- Fourth and Winning Bid: $90 for 4* on 7/29/11 - 8/1/11 Marriot Copenhagen Total with fees and taxes $$345.93 I was bidding at $10 intervals on this bid because I was also separately bidding on another night in Copenhagen. I was always bidding $5 more in the other bid and was able to see what was not being accepted.

First bid: $80 for 5* on 6/29/11 - 7/3/11 Second bid: $85 for 4* & 5* 6/29/11 - 7/3/11 ----Waited 24 hours---- Third Bid: $95 for 5* on 6/29/11 - 7/3/11 Fourth and Winning Bid: $100 for 4* & 5* 6/29/11 - 7/3/11 Evenia Rosella Rossello 191 08036 Barcelona, Spain Total with fees and taxes $468 Although I am satisfied with my bid, I do think I could have secured this hotel for a lower price. Perhaps $90 or $95 would have won this room?! I only tried $95 for the 5*. Better luck next time. I also have to consider this stay includes weekend days in July, which is the busiest tourist season!

1st bid - $35 for 4* in South Strip 2nd bid - $40 for 4* in South and North Strip 3rd Bid - $40 for 4* in South Strip, North Strip and near Strip East. Won for $40 near Strip East at Hard Rock Hotel. I should have bidded at $35 or below for near Strip East because its a Monday night and off strip hotels are generally cheaper. Oh well - I'm happy.

4* Orange County (Newport-Huntington Beach) Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 6/20/08-6/22/08 travel date: 6/20/08-6/22/08 (Weekend) First bid: 4* Orange County (Newport-Huntington Beach) $65 - LOST Second bid: 4* Orange County (Newport-Huntington Beach + Anaheim Hills) $75 - LOST Third Bid: 4* Orange County (Newport-Huntington Beach + Anaheim Hills + Disneyland Area) $80 - LOST Fourth Bid: 4* Orange County (Newport-Huntington Beach + Anaheim Hills + Disneyland Area) $85 - WON Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 4-star Newport - Huntington Beach Check-In Date: Fri, Jun 20, 2008 / After 04:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Jun 22, 2008 / 12:00 PM Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ voicemail Radio Alarm Clock Iron and ironing board Hairdryer Business services 24 hour front desk Restaurant Room service Bellman Concierge Fitness center access Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $85.00 Subtotal: $170.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $29.09 Total Charges*: $199.09 *Prices are in US dollars.

First bid - Newport -Huntington Beach 4*- $100 - Accepted Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 4-star Newport - Huntington Beach 1107 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, California 92660 949-729-1234 Check-In: 12/7/07 Check-Out: 12/9/07 Price per night: $100.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Number of Adults: 2 Subtotal: $200.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $35.10 Total Charges*: $235.10

Well, I finally won a bid for 4* in Costa Mesa-Irvine. The Westin South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa - Irvine 686 Anton Blvd Costa Mesa, California 92626-1988 714-540-2500 Check-In Date: Fri, Apr 11, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Apr 13, 2008 / 01:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $110.00 Travel Insurance: $10.00 Subtotal: $230.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $38.22 Total Charges*: $268.22 I am not happy though, because I was hoping to get the Hyatt Regency in Irvine for a conference I am attending. Does anyone know how to get out of a priceline deal?

Used SavingsBarn.com. First bid of $70 was rejected. Second of $75 was rejected. (Added Buena Park to query because there are no 4* hotels in this area). Third bid of $80 was rejected. (Added Laguna Hills to query because there are no 4* hotels in this area). Fourth of $85 was rejected. (Added Seal Beach to query because there are no 4* hotels in this area). Fifth of $90 was rejected. (Added Anaheim Hills to query because there are no 4* hotels in this area). Sixth of $95 was rejected. (Added Fullerton to query because there are no 4* hotels in this area). Seventh of $100 was rejected. (Added Disneyland Area to query because there are no 4* hotels in this area). Eighth bid of $105 was rejected. (Added Laguna Beach to query because there are no 4* hotels in this area). Could no longer bid because there are no other areas available without 4* hotels! I was trying for these dates at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine (hopefully)! Check-in: April 11, 2008 Friday Check-out: April 13, 2008 Sunday Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2