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Hotwire lists this a 2.5; it is only slightly better than a 2. Has a feel and appearance of an upscale Motel 6. Frig/microwave, Bath & Body Works amenities, quaint looking pool, ok Fitness Room, at least it's clean, some carpet wear. Took a flyer on this one; I typically use PRICELINE. $53 + $11.08 tax/fees = $64.08 Central Valley Hotel Right off 99 in Modesto 4100 Salida Blvd. Modesto, California 95358 (209) 543-9000

Needed a second night after the fact. Priceline wouldn't accept the extension; however, the $50 base rate was offered at that time. I accepted it to save the prospect of changing hotels. Hilton Ontario Airport 700 North Haven Avenue Ontario, California 91764 909-980-0400 Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $41.00 Subtotal: $41.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $12.18 Total Charges for Original Reservation*: $53.18 Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $50.00 Subtotal: $50.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $13.39 Total Charges for Add. Night Res.*: $63.39 PRICELINE link used.

Ontario 2200 East Holt Boulevard Ontario, California 91761 909-975-5000 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $42.00 Subtotal: $168.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $29.16 Total Charges*: $197.16 PRICELINE link used.

Holiday Inn Amarillo-I-40, TX 1911 I-40 E. at Ross/Osage St. Amarillo, Texas 79102 (806) 372-8741 39.00 Tax recovery charge and fees $12.19 $51.19

Gallup Travelodge 3275 W Hwy 66 Historic I 40 Gallup, New Mexico 87301 505-722-2100 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $33.00 Subtotal: $33.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $11.51 Total Charges*: $44.51 Betterbidding.com PRICELINE link used

Tough bidding here. Bids: 3*, 1n, 49 (52 w/1 rebid) 2.5*, 1n, 49 (free rebid +$14), then 52 2.5*, 2n, 54 (55 w/makeshift rebid - in other zone with only 2* & 3*) With no real rebid options, I bit and added the $14. Larger convention in town I see. Went $63 for the 2.5 Ayres - still a little better than booking anything direct. Have yet to stay here - looks like free breakfast, parking & internet, which makes for a strong option to the older 3* Marriott with the extra parking/internet/breakfast fees. Best published rate for the Monday, 1 night stay is $139 full, $129, AAA/AARP. Ayres Hotel & Suites Ontario Convention Center Ontario 1945 East Holt Boulevard Ontario, California 91761 909-390-7778 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $63.00 Subtotal: $63.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $15.12 Total Charges*: $78.12

NOTE: One recently added trip from a trip last month. They've started charging for parking (their claim is to better control parking from the Convention Center across Holt). $11.75 + tax daily. Ouch. Internet fee as well, of course. Marriott Ontario Airport Ontario 2200 East Holt Boulevard Ontario, California 91761 909-975-5000 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $46.00 Subtotal: $46.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.86 Total Charges*: $58.86 top of page PRICELINE link used

Had to stay over. Thought I went too high the first time lol. Least the challenge is part of the fun. $46 + 12.81. Hotel information in last post.

First attempt. With only 1 rebid zone, tried to pick a mid-level amount. Had to check the website, lowest price $169, pool under renovation. A bit hard to believe the market can bear that price. Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport Ontario 222 North Vineyard Ontario, California 91764 909-937-0900 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $49.00 Subtotal: $49.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $13.20 Total Charges*: $62.20

This hotel is renovating to a Marriott to be completed in August, 2008.

Used link on main page - a simple, convenient way to help support the board first attempt - lost a couple of bucks, I believe, but still an ok rate. I'll do a better job of formatting the post... A best deal indicated - I'd love to hear more from pros out there as to just how much of a 'best deal available' it really is. In the few dozen rooms I've purchased through PRICELINE, it seems to be a good 10-15% better. Thanks! :) Pleasanton Plaza Hotel NOTE: formerly a Crowne Plaza, according to Mappoint 2006 Pleasanton - San Ramon 11950 Dublin Canyon Rd Pleasanton, California 94566-2818 925-847-6000 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $47.00 Subtotal: $47.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.81 Total Charges*: $59.81

First attempt Courtyard By Marriott Stockton Stockton 3252 West March Lane Stockton, California 95219 209-472-9700 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $45.00 Subtotal: $90.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $17.30 Total Charges*: $107.30

loads of bids started for 4* in DFW North, then Irving/Las Colinas $48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 then moved to Galleria North & Park Central $50, $52, $54, $55 then targeted 3* - first attempt in Galleria North, $41 - got it for 3 rooms Sheraton Dallas North Hotel Galleria - Dallas North 4801 Lbj Freeway Dallas, Texas 75244 972-661-3600 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $41.00 Subtotal: $123.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $26.34 Total Charges*: $149.34

Hyatt Place Greensboro Greensboro West 1619 Stanley Road Greensboro, North Carolina 27407 336-852-1443 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $42.00 Subtotal: $84.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $19.01 Total Charges*: $103.01

$56 3* Downtown failed Holiday Inn Knoxville Central At Papermill Papermill Drive 1315 Kirby Rd Knoxville, Tennessee 37909 865-584-3911 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $47.00 Subtotal: $94.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $23.98 Total Charges*: $117.98

Holiday Inn Market Center Market Center - Dal Love Field 4500 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, Texas 75219 214-219-3333 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $45.00 Subtotal: $405.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $71.16 Total Charges*: $476.16 Loads of attempts - first looking for 1 night, 3 rooms Dallas 4 star this group Irving/LC - $52 + DFW North - $54 + Northwest $56 + DFW South $58 + rebid zones $60, $62 & $64 - all no then started 4*, 3 nights, 3 rooms Irving - $52 +DFW North - $55 rebid - $58 rebid - $59 then started 3*, 3 nights, 3 rooms Irving/LC - $49 +DFW North - $51 rebid $52, $53, $54 new bid Market Center, 3* (best deal) -

First bid $44 - FREE rebid and guarantee at $56. Time was more important at that moment, so I accepted. Comfort Inn Titusville Titusville 3655 Cheney Highway Titusville, Florida 32780 321-269-7110 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $56.00 Subtotal: $56.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $13.90 Total Charges*: $69.90

2 rooms First bid: Las Colinas $55 2nd bid: Las Colinas + DFW North $58 - accepted Hyatt Regency Dfw Dfw Airport North Dfw Airport International Parkway Dallas, Texas 75261 972-453-1234 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $58.00 Subtotal: $116.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $25.12 Total Charges*: $141.12

Hyatt Place Greensboro Greensboro West 1619 Stanley Road Greensboro, North Carolina 27407 336-852-1443 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $42.00 Subtotal: $42.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.85 Total Charges*: $54.85