Karen O

Hello All! Used the PRICELINE link from BB site. SEA - area 3* Wed., Nov. 7th one night First bid of $45 accepted. With fees and tax a total of $59. Happy Travels! KO

Hi All, I was looking for one night Denver - location wasn't terribly important. Via your PRICELINE link... First bid Downtown Denver 4* - $50 - Declined Added to my bid the following locations and star levels: 3.5* Denver Airport $42 - Declined next, I70 Airport West $42 - Declined next, Stapleton $42 - Declined next, Added 3* to my options - $36 - Accepted. Red Lion Hotel Denver Central - Looks to be a great location, and the hotel itself looks fairly decent. Price total with fees and tax came to $48.11. Complimentary parking is an added bonus! Prepay standard room on their website is priced at $69 plus taxes. Happy with this win! Happy Travels, All! KO :)

Thanks for clarifying, Aaron. I figured such valuable amenities would for sure be noted. I'll post soon regarding the above noted trip to Tampa. KO

Thereuare, I will by all means start a new post. But I wanted to reference this post as I'm a bit baffled by it. Going by the reference board, I really don't have any question about the property I'm trying to pinpoint. My reply was more in regard to the win of this hotel with the named amenities. KO

Hello! It's odd that the amenities didn't show complimentary breakfast, and that there's airport shuttle service. I'm booking for Tampa within the next few days, and via your HOTWIRE link thought I had narrowed the hotel that I'm looking at to be the Embassy Suites. The only amenities listed are the same ones listed on the hotwire reference page. Could I be wrong in my assumption. It's also listed for $59 a night Oct. 1 - 4. Any thoughts? Happy Travels, KO

This hotel was what one would expect for a 2.5* Nothing too thrilling, but nothing too horrific either. I would have to say though it's probably not in the most respectable part of town. They're taking down the buildings across the street from the hotel to make a parking lot for the Ramada, thus the current buildings that house businesses are closed and boarded up. Seems like there are a number of homeless people within this area, so you can expect to be approached by the odd person wanting a cigarette or a couple bucks. "Roger" the gentleman who politely introduced himself to us, got a couple bucks from us, and he was on his way...polite enough guy, and didn't seem like he'd hurt a flee. Anyway, just some food for thought on this particular hotel. KO

Front desk staff friendly, beyond that - this place is far from a 3*. Really run down, bathroom needed a good cleaning, beds weren't anything to write home about either. Glad I only got it for the one night!! KO

This hotel was quite nice. Bed was comfortable, clean room. Airport shuttle was efficient. Front desk staff member not very friendly. Didn't have time in the morning for the comp. breakfast, took a quick look and seemed to be a nice variety of things - grabbed an apple and off I went! Would definitely stay here again! KO

Nevermind, after further review of the hotel's website, I see they do offer complimentary airport shuttle! Problem solved! KO

Hello All, Wrapping up the last night of our travels with a win via your PRICELINE link. Friday, September 10 - Saturday, September 11 (RIP victims of 9/11) First bid on 3* property of $46 - accepted. Coast Gateway Hotel. Has anyone stayed here before? I was hoping for a win of a hotel that offered shuttle service, we now have to find a way to the airport. Although it says closest hotel to SeaTac airport, I am highly doubting there is some sort of walk through to the airport. Is there a tram perhaps, or is a taxi our only option? Thanks for any help offered! Happy Travels, KO

Follow up on this hotel win was started as a new thread - 3* Bellingham, WA - in the appropriate place. Thanks for the help! KO

Hello All, For a one night extension to our stay in Washington, I looked farther north as that's where our journey is taking us. Bid for Bellingham, WA for one night - Thursday, September 2 - Friday, September 3. Highest star choice offered was 3, so that's what I bid on. First bid $55 - rejected Second bid $59 - rejected Third bid $63 - accepted All bids were placed 24 hours after the previous bid. Looks like a pretty nice place, actually. Happy Travels! KO

I think I am going to ditch the Bellevue, downtown Seattle hotel attempts and trying bidding on a hotel in Bellingham, WA., via your PRICELINE link. We have to stay in the U.S. for 48 hours to take advantage of the tax free goods that we'll be able to bring back into Canada by doing so. Anyway, Bellingham will be on the way so I think I'll try there. The Seattle area is a bit overwhelming for me trying to figure out all the different areas. I'll look at all three sites PRICELINE, HOTWIRE and Hotels.com via betterbidding to complete this night's stay. Thank you again! KO

Thanks, Yellowdog. I'll now know for next time! KO

Sorry, I thought it was just a general question, thus the lack of details. The second night that I need is in reference to a stay in Bellevue, WA. I've posted the original win. Via your PRICELINE link, my $50 bid for one night (Sept 1 - 2) was accepted. The hotel is Coast Bellevue Hotel 3*. I would now like to stay there the next night (Sept 2 - 3), I tried extended it with the "would you like to extend at the same price" option, but wasn't extended the same price, they came back with $78, which I declined, now wish I had taken it...I didn't know how that feature worked, but it seems once you decline their counter-offer once, you don't get to put in for an extend at the same hotel again. So, my question is - is there a way to get that offer of extension again? Thanks for any help provided. KO

Hi All, Sorry once again for slacking - this bid was made and won on the third try via your PRICELINE link. This was done on April 24/10. One night September 1 - 2. First attempt: Bellevue area 4* - $50 - Declined 3.5* - $50 - Declined 3* - $50 - Accepted Coast Bellevue Hotel 3* Amenities: Internet Pool Fitness Business Centre Restaurant Happy Travels, KO

Sorry for the delayed follow up on this. Ended up booking through your HOTWIRE link for this hotel stay. Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel 2 rooms, 1 night Cost per room - $83 with taxes, fees, $102. Amenities Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access KO

Hello All, I originally booked one night via PRICELINE bidding and now need a second night. When trying to extend at the original accepted price ($50) as was offered on my trip information page, the original price was no longer available and another price of $78 was given to me if I accepted right then. I turned it down, thinking I would just bid on someplace else. However, now after some planning would like that hotel for the 2nd night. Does anyone know if I'm able to try the extend offer again once I've turned it down, to date I have not been able to, will that change with time, or does it stand as so? I hope this is understood!! I would appreciate any feedback one may have to offer! Happy Travels, KO

Hello All, I thought I might just add a bit to this topic. We live in Canada, but my husband is a U.S. citizen. Since we live minutes away from Detroit, but on the Canadian side of the border, we do most of our travelling via Detroit. We recently booked a flight Detroit - Seattle with the intention of driving from Seattle to Prince George, British Columbia. I called Alamo before booking our flight to ensure we could take a car to Canada, I was (mis)informed that since my husband was American, we could bring the car over, but was advised to keep my name off the contract. Trying to tie loose ends up in regard to our jaunt, I called the Vancouver customs to confirm the car situation and was told, in no way, could we bring the car over even though my husband was American - it depends solely on your where you reside. With that said, and having already booked our flights on the information received from Alamo, (should have went right to the source), I asked if they had any suggestions. Customs told me to check with Alamo if they had any cars that were Canadian plated, this would allow us to travel in Canada. Alamo does at this time, have the proper plated cars - they noted our necessity and we were told to call a few days beforehand to confirm something is still available. Keeping our fingers crossed! Sorry for the length of this reply, but hopefully it will shed a little light on rental cars and cross border travel!! Happy Travels, KO

Hello All, Staying in Prince George, BC, Sept 4 - 6 to settle our daughter into University for the year. = ( Via your PRICELINE link, found the highest rated option for bidding was 2.5*, bid $51, was rejected but was offered an immediate rebid of $61. Really didn't want to play around and wait for 24 hours to rebid lower, so I took the offer and got the Ramada. Total cost for two nights, $148 U.S. The Ramada site was offering this for $200 U.S. Happy Travels!! KO

Of course the lowest rate is a big priority, but trying to pinpoint the hotel is a pretty big objective as well. We're attending a wedding, and the day will see us at three different venue locations. I just bid via your PRICELINE link, at $78, 2 rooms, 1 night bringing the total to $186, 4*, Toronto South location, it was rejected, which I figured it would be, but thought I'd throw it out there anyhow. I was given the immediate opportunity to raise my bid to $93 to ensure an accepted bid. That however brought the total price for 2 rooms, 1 night to $220, our price on HOTWIRE came to a total of $202. I'll follow up with the results! KO

Sorry, my error in putting the PRICELINE comment in, it'll be through your HOTWIRE link! But, while I'm at it, if I do bid via PRICELINE, how can I put the price that I'm seeing on HOTWIRE $85 per room per night ($100 total cost) into perspective if bidding on Priceline? Happy Travels, and a very Happy 4th of July from Canada to my U.S. travel pals! KO

Hello All! Booking one night, two rooms, Friday, July 16 - 17th. Amenities: Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant Business Center High-speed Internet Access I've seen questions on the hotel that lists these amenities before, which have been suggested to be Sheraton, Renaissance, or Intercontinental Yorkville. Does it get narrowed down any if it also lists that it's recommended by 85% in customer reviews. Thanks for any help provided! Will make the bid via your PRICELINE link and follow up on final results! Happy Travels, KO

Hi All! Another weekend needed in Chicago! Friday, June 25 - Sunday, June 27. 2 Rooms for 2 nights Total with taxes and fees $235. Used the PRICELINE link and also referred to your Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins, to land the Hyatt Regency. Bid 4* - North Michigan Avenue - $44 - Declined Added: Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area - $47 - Declined Added: Franklin Park (free zone bid) - $49 - Accepted. Happy Travels All!! KO

Aaron, Thanks for the detailed response. I thought I would give the downtown area one more chance. Bid for 2 nights - Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23 Bids via your PRICELINE link were as follows: 4* North Michigan Ave Area - $100 - Declined Added Millenium Park/Loop - $101 - Declined Added Greater Chicago - $102 - Declined Added 3.5* $96 - Declined Added Hyde Park (free bid) $98 - Declined Added Franklin Park (free bid) $100 - Declined Added 3* - $95 - Accepted - Holiday Inn and Suites on Harrison Next I needed one more room for just the Saturday night - May 22 Bid right off the bat: 3* - NMA, Mag Mile, Greater Chicago - $96 (just won it at $95 but for 2 nights) - Declined Added: Franklin Park - $98 - Declined Added: Hyde Park - $100 - Declined. Out of bid options, so I'll wait until tomorrow. I really wish they had something set up on Priceline, Hotwire for those who are needing more than just the one option of same date, same number of rooms needed! If you have any advice on how to achieve the same hotel win, it would be appreciated! Also, if you need me to make this thread it's own so I can depict the win, just let me know! Happy Travels, All! I will keep you posted! KO