mrsqueegy

Have to say I second this!

I wanted to add as a note that this property charges a $15 resort fee. I was a bit unhappy with this because I was not bidding on a resort, nor did I want a resort. I complained to PRICELINE, but never even recieved a response. This was by no means a "vacation resort", only acceptable because my stay was to avoid a 2am drive accross Aligator Alley. ....Just wanted to forewarn anyone who wins this property.

Was trying to get close to Ft. Lauderdale airport, but several bids not accepted. I think I bid Fll area 2.5* and 3*$25 then $30, then Fll and Miramar up to $35 Tried Ft. Lauderdale West 4* up to $50 Bid accepted for $40 on 1st try for 3* Ft. Lauderdale west at "Inverrary Vacation Resort" (used PRICELINE link to bid)

We finally found something that worked for us. However, I tried to find the hotel through the links on this website, but was unable to get the same deal that my husband found while surfing the web on his own. I tried. Thanks for this site.

Thank you for the info

Thanks for all the help, we have decided to cancle this trip. The prices really discouraged us. We are trying something else.

I was going to go to NYC for these dates, but had too much trouble finding an affordable hotel. Instead we are going to try an all-inclusive in the Dominican Republic. Could someone please hellp ID this property: 6/2/08 =6/5/08 2 adults 3.5* All-inclusive in La Romana, DR $139/room/night Amenities: Resort Food and beverages included water sports/activities included daily activities included childrens' activity program pool(s) laundry facilities tennis nearby beachfront a la carte dining evening entertainment included complimentary breakfast fitness center restaurant(s) golf nearby spa services Traveler rating 4/5 based on 140 reviews Thanks for help

Thanks, good luck to you. Let me know if you have any luck.

I have been bidding consistantly every 24hrs up to about $210. No luck. Why is this such an expensive time. I noticed the weekend before some wins for less than $200. I am getting discouraged. Are there conventions or is this just tourist season?

Thanks, I will try this. I will post any new info.

I usually start around $150 and end around $200. I feel that biddiing below $150 is wasting time, I cant imagine that anything will be accepted for mid week below this.

I am using your links each time I bid. Also, is it to my advantage to bid as you have suggested to others, using 2 zones, then adding re-bid zones, then closing browser,etc..... or are my chances of being accepted the same if I just bid all four zones first and then add re-bid zones? I am bidding daily and this takes a long time. Thanks.

Just an update. We did find a canclable back up at the Marcel for $209/night. The reviews seem o.k. I continue to bid up to $210 for a 4* with no luck. Will keep trying.

Thanks for your help, I will keep trying. I will post any wins.

We do not have a backup as we cannot find anything in our price range. We might have to raise a bit,but I think that $175, at this point, is the limit. I cannot find anything for this price either. I have now bid a 3* up to $175. I would love to have a back up but all 3* seem to be at least $300 even at airport hotels.

Sorry, didn't think about that. We are flyiing into La Guardia.

I will be in NYC with my husband 6/02/08 through 6/05/08 for a getaway without the kids. I have been bidding for MTE. MTW, Time Square,UM-CPS, and even MTS for 3* and 4*. I can only go up to $150 max. I have serious doubts about getting this. Can someone advise me of another area that we can stay in even if we have to commute via subway to the city. I do not know New York at all and am afraid to bid random areas as I know there must be areas we don't want to stay in. I would only be willing to stay in a 4* or maybe a 3*. Also, to appease my husband, how advisable is it to comprimise on star rating in the city? Are 2* acceptable? (I am much pickier about hotels than my husband. I think a 2* in NYC might be scary or in a bad area). I would appreciate any help from you locals.

I would appreciate any help with this issue. I have reserved through PL The Drake in Chicago for May. We are taking my children. We have 2 rooms with a total of 3 adults and 5 children. I emailed the concierge and asked for help with securing a room with 2 DOUBLE beds in addition to suggestions for activities. He called and stated that this was no problem. I then recieved an e-mail from the reservations manager stating that our PL reservation allows a standard king room, but he would be happy to change it to a room with 2 TWIN beds within the same catagory. I then called and stated that I twin beds won't work, please change back to the original king room. Here is my dilema: Do I still try to get the room with two DOUBLE beds at check in or is this rude/too sneaky to override what the reservations manager told me?

This is my first time using Priceline. Thanks for the info on this forum. I was thrilled with my hotel. I have wanted to stay at The Drake since I spent time in my early 20's in Chicago. I am now taking my children to see a real city. I had been bidding for quite some time and never had a bid accepted, even added 3* and the loop area, nothing accepted. I think we even went as high as $150-160 last month for a 4* NMA. I had recieved a counter offer of $113 once, but turned it down because I couldn't contact the other person we were taveling with. I tried the next day and my bid of $113 was not accepted. This time I started with $85 4*NMA, recieved a counter offer of $113. I accepted and recieved: The Drake 140 East Walton check in 5/12/08 check out 5/15/08 2 rooms @ $113 per night Total cost: $796 with taxes and fees.