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I'm here!! But it is Thursday a.m. 29 Jan 04 (local time) here in Okinawa Japan. :)

T-Weldon, Sorry for the confusion. I now see that you are referring to Hotwire and not Priceline. My references are to PL. On PL there are no Resorts in the airport (MCO) zone. Both Courtyard and Amerisuites are very close to airport. And the last time I checked they had shuttles that run late, but call directly to confirm. Just did a quick check and you can get the 2.5* at MCO on Priceline for $36. You have time so low-ball it! Have fun with this and learn alot. Hope this info has been helpful. Perhaps there are other folks out there with more insight.Please keep us posted on how your bids play out. :)

OK, bite the bullet and get 3 (2* or 2.5*) rooms since they are so cheap on PL. You will get one of the 2* LQ or the 2.5* Courtyard or Amerisuites. I know this info from lots of past history in the area. :)

If you need hotel airport shuttle service make sure the hotel you select has a shuttle that runs after 11pm. But taxis to closeby hotels should not be too expensive.

Please give us some details of taxes and fees? Thanks! :)

Got this for some friends. Congratulations, you got your price of $27 for a 2-star hotel room. La Quinta Inn Orlando Airport North Check-In Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 Check-Out Date: Thursday, April 1, 2004 Orlando Airport (MCO) 7160 N Frontage Rd Orlando, Florida 32812 407-240-5000 Your Offer Price: $27.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $27.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $9.36 Total Charges: $36.36 :)

Sorry, I should have noticed your dates. I will be at LAX before you (7 Feb) and will have a layover so I'll be able to go by this hotel and check it out. I have friends that want a 2.5 * hotel there to possible avoid the 3* old LAX Hilton. $27/nite appears to be the lowest rate going for a 2.5 * hotel at LAX. Tks! :)

Just got this for some dear friends. Congratulations, you got your price of $25 for a 2-star hotel room. Ramada Inn Brunswick Check-In Date: Friday, February 13, 2004 Check-Out Date: Monday, February 16, 2004 3040 Scarlett Street Brunswick, Georgia 31520 912-264-3621 Your Offer Price: $25.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 3 Subtotal: $75.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $15.32 Total Charges: $90.32 They have stayed there before and said it is rated as one of the best Ramadas going. Their Ramada Club membership worked before that got them a hot b'fast and cocktails in the evening. :)

Great idea Fly_Up_Front! I'll be here then (10 am Thurs 29 Jan) my time- Okinawa Japan time! The Respect thing that ThereUAre has brought to this BB has been amazing! This dude is good! TOBB's admin could take a serious lesson! I sure have learned a lot! Thanks! :)

Dirtboy! How was the Quality Hotel at LAX? Was it as nice as the old Hilton? What was in the area around the hotel? Tks!

Great to hear from ya again Kid! Send me your new email address so I can stay in touch. Got loads to tell ya. Hope all is well with ya! Take a look at McGee's research report at www.consumerwebwatch.org. Bill

Has anyone else read the Jan 04 Consumer Reports article (pg. 6 ) and the research report done by William McGee? I have read both and I have heartburn on the hotel results when using Priceline compared to Hotwire. Thanks! Bill

Got this on short notice for my in-laws! I'm in Okinawa Japan and they are in AZ! Communicated thru email! Congratulations, you got your price of $25 for a 2-star hotel room. Wellesley Inn And Suites Of Phoenix-Metro Center Check-In Date: Sunday, January 4, 2004 Check-Out Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2004 Metrocenter 11211 N Black Canyon Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85029 602 870-2999 Reservation Information: Your Offer Price: $25.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $50.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $12.59 Total Charges: $62.59

You guys are good! Thanks for the quick followup! TOBB could take a lesson from this BB!

Will someone please refresh my memory on how Resorts fit into Priceline's Star Levels? We want to bid the Las Vegas area. Tks!

Congratulations you got your price of HK$470 for a 5-star hotel room in Bangkok. Sunday, 11 January 2004---Thursday, 15 January 2004 Hotel Name: Shangri La Bangkok 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu New Road Bangkok, 10500 Thailand Zone: Riverside - Silom Your Offer Price: HK$470 (US$60) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 4 Subtotal: HK$1880 Taxes: HK$310.48 Processing Fee: HK$65 (per offer) Total Lodging Charges: HK$2,255.48 HK$7.7=Us$1 There is a HK$ 500 (US$65) Lucky Bonus money enticement attached that will be credited back to my charge card after the stay. That will cover some of the hi taxes paid!

Check-In Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 Check-Out Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport 1333 Bayshore Highway Burlingame, California 94010 Your Offer Price: $27.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 6 Subtotal: $162.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $27.86 Total Charges: $189.86

Got this for relatives. I have hit on $32 numerous times for a 3* hotel at LAX. For that prices I have received the Crown Plaza and the Four Point Sheraton in the past. Check-In Date: Thursday, December 11, 2003 Check-Out Date: Friday, December 12, 2003 Hotel Name: Hilton Los Angeles Airport 5711 West Century Blvd Los Angeles, California 90045 Your Offer Price: $32.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $32.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $10.57 Total Charges: $42.57

Please provide us with some feedback on your thoughts about your stay at this CS. I have friends that want to go up for the "Dying of the Leaf". Tks! :)

It is so good to know that one knows people in high places (ThereUAre)! :) Is AM website the Adams Mark? Also, what is HGI? Tks!

Thanks! Good advice and I follow what you are saying and will err on the side of safety! But how about the way PL lists Resorts at the bottom of their listings even below zones that have 1 & 2* options (2 examples in LV)? :)

Perhaps I am thick-head, but zones that have Resorts listed confuse me. Take for instance bidding for a 5* or even a 4* hotel on the Strip. Is the Henderson zone that has Resort, 2 & 2.5* listings and the NW Las Vegas zone that has Resort, 1, 2, 2.5* listings considered Free Rebids? Just how do Resorts fit in? I don't want anything other than a 4 or 5* hotel on the Strip. Tks! :)

I'm willing to wait til the last possible moment to secure the best hotel rate. I'll make a back up for the MGM for about $70/nite. I don't believe there are any real big conventions going on during this time to cause a sellout. Looking at Hotwire, it presently shows a 5* Customer Favorite for $114 but it does not have the Suite Amenity symbol. What hotel could that be since the Venetian Hotel is all-suites? Perhaps HW just left off the suite symbol. Thanks! :)

I believe the timing of placing this bid is paramount. With all the Free re-bids for LV it should be easy and since it is a non-peak time I should be it at a very reasonable rate. The web rate for the Venetian today for the dates I want is $209/nite. Should I make a backup just in case? Again thanks for all your help. Plz let me know if I need to clarify any details. Will use SavingsBarn.com for this bid!! :)

Got to do another trip to Norfolk VA. I need a hotel room in the ORF airport zone for the nite of Sat 20 Sept & the nite of Fri 26 Sept 03. The web prices for: 2 star LaQuinta is $45, Days Inn is $49, Ramada is $50. It is only me traveling so I want to keep it simple and cheap. Would appreciate some bidding help. Tks! :)