beachgurl

Placed bid for $40 3* Plymouth Meeting...received $12 counter offer, instead I added free-rebid zoe Pottstown and increased to $42, unsuccessful added another free-rebid zone (sorry can't remember what it was called) and placed final $45 bid. used PRICELINE link from home page.

quick update on quality in person... This is off of 20 at exit 200. Tons of construction on 20- all through Augusta. Easy to see and drive to. Doesn't look like much from the freeway. Parking is plentiful and front lobby area is very nice and stylish. Pool is very clear and pleasant. Laundry facilties are high efficiency front loaders. Front desk service is better than many. Guest Market in lobby with soft drinks, snacks and some frozen. No vending on floors. Ice machines on 2 floors. Full size fridge and micro in room with prep area. Rooms are fully updated and frankly have a look considerably above most 2 and many 2.5 star properties. There is a seating area across from the kitchen prep area with sofa bed/ corner sectional with large coffee table. Work desk area for two- two complete desks/ chairs. Bed is upgraded pillow top style with very nice bedding. Plenty of subdued lamps. Pleasant, updated decor. Nice size closet, cabinets and even the tub/tile/flooring in bath are redone. No yucky grout here. Very clean. Comp. breakfast in lobby. Looks like this will be the property I will try to get whenever visiting in Augusta. As a price comparison...not only is this a great value, but the Motel 6 in this area has a daily $45 rate and I've seen the halls and inside the rooms...just say no.

OK, I didn't HAVE to be here in Augusta, anywhere in an hour radius would have worked, so I spent a little time trying some combinations for a deal. There were very few other Augusta posts of winning bids and I've always been curious if there were deals to be had. tried 3 days 7-21 to 24 3* Augusta North for $37, Added free re-bid Ft. Gordon for $39, added free-rebid West for $41. not successful tried 2 days 7-21 to 23 3* Augusta North for $42, Added free re-bid Ft. Gordon for $43, added free-rebid West for $45, not successful again. on to a 2.5*... tried 3 days 7-21 to 24 2.5* Augusta North for ....same series, unsuccessful. on to a 2*... tried 3 days 7-21 to 24 2* Augusta North and won the Jameson Suites price on their website is 109. Used PRICELINE link from home page.

I returned this evening to add a review of this property to my previous post of the "winning" bid. I must have forgotten to list this one, but I assume I used the PRICELINE link from the home page. I have posted a detailed hotel review of my stay in the hotel reviews section. Suffice it to say that this is the worst property I have had the misfortune of receiving in at least 5 years. It is just not a 3* property. It is not even a 2* in my opinion. There was so much wrong that I even took photos and captured bug specimens. Yep, that is the quick review. Stay here at your own risk.

Beetles, bed bugs, extreme humidity, non-working keys, cold room service...if these make you happy, this is the place for you. While the lobby looks nice, this is the worst room I have had in at least 5 years, with my hotel nights averaging 350 a year. So bad that I took photos of the conditions, captured bugs in jars and required a doctor visit with prescription medicine. This is just not a 3* property no matter who claims it is. What it is is an aging 2* property with exterior entrances that are bolted shut, "for your security". There is a business center, as long as you do not mind if the equipment is "out of order". Order their holiday inn classic Cinnamon Roll French Toast from room service, and you may be lucky enough to receive refrigerator cold french toast on warm plates, like I did. Butter or margarine are not included at this fine establishment. There is no microwave in the room, so you will not be able to rectify the french toast on your own. You might not even be able to reach room service. They do not answer their phone reliably during the hours listed on their menu or at the hours stated by the front desk. You will need to have a second choice available when you order. They run out of high demand items like potato skins. Do you like a cold drink in the evening? Bring lots of change with you. There is no in-room mini fridge. The ice machine does not drain effectively and there are warning signs for the wet floor with towels and sheets wadded up along the base. The vending machine will not accept bills, and the front desk does not always have change available. Yet, you leave your room at your own risk. Keys do not always work to let you back in. After another lengthy trek to the front desk, your key is only re-worked after the desk clerk dissappears into some back office for awhile. I stay in a variety of star-level properties all the time. I don't always need to be in 4* properties. I stay in plenty of 2* and even 1* properties. I'm not that fussy. I understand that my priceline bid might not get me their most desirable room, and I am fine with that. I am not, however, fine with properties that are negligently unsafe or unhealthy to stay in. There is no possible way that competent hotel management is not aware of the situation. As you walk through the halls to get to the room, there is a point where the building has an extension, and the climate suddenly changes. I noticed it upon checking in to the room, but rather assumed that by adjusting the room air conditioner and giving it an hour or so, the situation would be acceptable. Not the case. After spending close to an hour unloading and setting up business supplies, I left for errands to allow the room to adjust. It improved only slightly. The air conditioner has to be run at max constantly to avoid extreme humidity. You will wake up at night sweating. A trip to the bathroom and turning on the light revealed a beetle struggling for life. (Amazingly, I am even ok with the idea of occasionally finding a random bug. Things happen and all that.) Waking up in the morning, we realize that we have plenty of itchy bug bites. Not sure if it was just a few very hungry mosquitos, we leave for the day. Returning late the next night, we repeat the same thing, only this time there are smaller bugs on the sheets. Yep, you guessed it, bed bugs. I have stayed in many different properties within this priceline zone, and properties at this and all other star levels have been very nice. I rather doubt I will ever take a chance of getting this property again. It would be worth driving to adjacent Fairfax.

Gwinnett - Duluth 6310 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30097 770-476-2022 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $40.00 Subtotal: $80.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $18.59 Total Charges*: $98.59 Used PRICELINE link from home page

Glad to be moving back to my preferred property. Can't wait to spread out and get things done again. used PRICELINE link from homepage.

This one comes up from time to time. Not the Homestead that I prefer here, but it is on the other side of the freeway. Downsides: outside entrances (texas 100 degree heat), no kitchen, not as large of rooms, the desk has to be a childs version. Upside: there is a comp. hot breakfast, both have minimal fitness rooms, outdoor pool, free internet, bed is slightly better. Not able to use the usual PRICELINE link from home page this time, as I was directing the bid from my cell phone as I traveled. (that extra click throws some people).

Added an extra day to run aerrands and was able to get lower bid again. used PRICELINE link from homepage.

This is a well maintained homestead, part of the ESA chain. I generally prefer to win the ESA LaMirada property in this same zone because it is more convenient to I-5. The perks with this one, would be the Kinkos, coffeehouse, Quisnos, hawaiian bbq and Wendys that are nearly in the parking lot. Look for the little metal gate in the brick wall by the entrance and cross right through to the Quisnos courtyard with umbrella tables. Very safe neighborhood with plenty of people out walking on the sidewalks along ValleyView and walking dogs. Great grocery, Fresh and Easy, is 2 miles away. They have a large room they call a community room with plenty of seating and a conference style table. Very handy for collating class supplies. used PRICELINE link from home page. This bid is slightly higher than I normally need to make for this area.

Same property and price as previous years. Won on first try, could be possible to go even lower. This is part of the extended stayamerica chain and will never be confused with 3* and up properties that go for bargain rates in this area as well. However, it is a property that works well for me. Kitchen and plenty of work space. Convenient to 24 hr Kinkos, better groceries, office stores and the like. Plenty of restaurants too. Fitness center on site is adequate. Plenty of parking. For some reason lots of airline staff seem to always be staying here as well. Used PRICELINE link from homepage.

Have stayed here before when working in Buffalo, it is my preferred property. The property works well for me, but others should realize this is not near the downtown convention center- expect a 20+ minute drive. Nice suburban area, convenient to 24 hr Kinkos, office stores, better groceries. Used PRICELINE link from home page. Won bid on first try using price I used last year, could possibly get this place cheaper, I didn't have the time.

Hotel off 4 at exit 72. Used PRICELINE link from home page. Rates begin at 109 on hilton site.

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Stayed here at this Extended StayAmerica before, it was ok from what I remember. Bid accepted on first attempt, so could possibly have been accepted for less. I didn't have time to mess with it and needed an address for shipping. used PRICELINE link from homepage. ...Just let a business associate know, and they were able to get a duplicate bid accepted. Keeping a low overhead makes the world go round these days.

Throwing this out there in advance of when it will be needed... Young couple will be staying in Moscow for several weeks as part of adoption process. They have a very tight budget since they are young, and the adoption and care of this special needs child will require considerable money for them. Any tips or advice or referrals welcome. The safety and cost of the room will be the only factors they will be concerned with. Thanks in advance for any tips you may have.

Just an inexpensive place to catch some sleep on a road trip. Have received this property and a StudioPlus property at this rate before, so tried it again. Nothing exciting about these 2* properties- other than the price. Considerably cheaper than even a motel 6. Used PRICELINE link from home page.

Looking for a place to stop on a road trip, so kept things cheap since hotel could be within several hours along I-10. Still was hoping I might find something nice like a 3* and in an interesting city. Tried $35 3* airport, offered to increase by $9. Tried $37 and added Metarie, not accepted Tried $38 and added East (free rebid zone), not accepted Tried $39 and added Garden District (another free re-bid) before I moved on to another city. Accepted for the original Airport zone. I've stayed here several times before and it's been a nice property like you'd expect. Glad the New Orleans area worked out, the restaurants are always something to look forward to. Used PRICELINE link from homepage.

quick update for others: The room they give standard for priceline is their "deluxe suite". No, this doesn't mean luxury...it's just 2 stars...but it does mean better than their cheapest room. One pretty decent queen bed, a seating area with a sofabed and chair, a dinette/work table with two rolling comfy office type chairs, a larger row kitchen with 8' bar and barstools, oven and dishwasher included. The fitness room is adequate, parking adequate, guest laundry is adequate. Plenty of "adequates"...just like you'd expect at a 2*.

Happy with this bid. I tend to stay in this area whenever working in Houston. The last three times when I bid this same region at this same price I received the ExtendedStayAmerica property. This one has a few more features like a regular oven instead of just the stove cooktop. It also lists on their site for $10 more than the usual ESA property, so I am pleased. Perhaps someone else could get the ESA property for even less this year. Used the PRICELINE link from the home page. This property should be added to the hotels list. Thanks for your hard work yellowdog and thereuare. This area has a closeby Whole Foods, H-E-B and several other large groceries, several office supply stores, a Taco Cabana (cheap tacos with margaritas), a post office and other convenient retail. Right off the toll freeway.

Forgot to post this win earlier. Just successfully added a night. Used PRICELINE link from home page. Was actually looking for a 2* extended stay type property, but was upgraded. That's why my initial bid was so low. Worked great since this is attached to the Mesa convention center- where I needed to be.

Adequate for a night. Was hoping I might catch the Studio Plus again. Used PRICELINE link from home page.

Always the one I am hoping for in this area. Received on first bid attempt. This is not a 3.5* or up, but they have always been friendly, there is plenty of work space in the rooms, kitchens are larger than at some ESA properties, parking is plentiful and convenient to post office, grocery, office stores, etc. Used PRICELINE link from home page.

Won on first attempt. Maybe could have tried lower considering there are 2 free re-bid areas. Used PRICELINE link from homepage. Unsuccessful earlier today at 2.5 and 3* bids from $35-42 in the airport area, same dates.

Another of the same. Used PRICELINE link from homepage.