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Here is the full list of amenities I see: Free Parking, Indoor pool(s), Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business Center, Internet access, Tennis Nearby. Note: When I checked in, they told me the internet was free, it is, (on it right now). The "tennis nearby" is just across the parking lot, clearly visible from my window.

95% recommended, free parking, internet access, indoor pool, Fitness Center, Business Center, etc. Hotel location: Doubletree Boston/Bedford Glen Hotel, 44 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, MA 01730 Showed a regular price of $120 on hotmail, but hotel shows price as $109/nt. Earlier this morning I was showing a "secret hot rate" of $68, but got an error getting it. Retried after lunch, came in at $70. I wanted to stay a couple more days, but price jumped to over $100/day. I will try "add to your stay" later. Note, I did not try this area with priceline, but did try other areas about equal distance from Boston, e.g. Waltham and Newton/Needham from $70 to $85 for 3.5* and had no luck. I thought I might get the 4* Waltham Westin, as they have a special for $89/nt Thursday to Sunday. But the rooms were sold out this weekend for $89, but they had rooms for $99/nt. Was tempted, but I hate to pay to park. (I start and end at Betterbidding, when I can).

I hope you got it, as you can see from my priceline win for this last weekend, I got the Westin for $95.

Started at Pike Place downtown, at either $80 or $90 (don't remember). Figured chances were low, but gave it a try. Added about five other locations in Seattle area, a bit north and south, then went east and included Bellevue. As I went out, I lowered bids a bit to $80, then $85, then $90, and ended with the win at $95. I was not going to go over $100. I added retail district/convention area last. Looks like a good deal: at the hotels web site, the "prepaid" lowest room rate is $229. Travelocity shows "3 rooms left" at $199/nt, as does priceline's "best price guaranteed" at $199/nt. So my winning bid of $95 is correct when Priceline says "You saved 52%" Tax and fees were $22.20 more, $117.20 total. Note: At the bottom of the priceline win notice, it stated "This facility is currently in the process of converting to a smoke-free* hotel, including all guestrooms and public areas." So I called to make sure I got a smoke free room, but the hotel has been smoke free for years. Seems odd Priceline would say this. Also, when I first called to check, I got the off-site reservation service, who were happy to tell me "Next time you could call here first, we would be happy to match any price you see online." When I told him I "bid" for the hotel, he said they could not match that price - and then asked me what I got the room for - when I told him $95.00 his response was "wow!" The location is not exactly clear to me, on Priceline's win, it stated "Downtown - Pike Place - Retail District - Convention Center" but that sounds like the list of several places I was trying...

Just wanted to let you know that I just spend 8 days in NY, (first time back since Y2K), and I got a subway pass for a week for $31, that let me go everywhere (and I mean all over) with ease. And I felt safe the entire time. The pass also included the bus, that took me from the subway stop to my hotel and dropped me off at almost the front door. The subway/bus ride took about 30 minutes to times square, but I stayed in a good hotel for $100/night, and went many other places, like my wife's fav. shopping in SOHO. We stayed near the airport, which made my wife nervous, but we never heard the planes while trying to sleep. Would recommend a tour, low cost and efficient to get to main attractions, e.g. front door service with passes in hand, saves time.

Interestingly, I tried within one hour the same offer that another user did: "3* New York City Airports (LGA) Marriott Nyc Laguardia Airport for $85 9/15/13-9/16/13", but did not get it. PL asked me to raise my bid by $19 to $104, for the same options, 3*. Note that I also lowered to include 2.5 stars with the same $85 bid. I did the "express" option, for $101 got the Laguardia Plaza Hotel, Sep 15 2013 to Sep 18 2013, 3 nights, with comp shuttle and comp internet. Appears to be 50% of online rate at the hotel direct, so not to bad.

Just tried the exact same thing, they did not take it. PL asked me to raise my bid by $19 to $104, for the same options. Note I had already done the 2.5 stars like you did. I did the "express" option, for $101 got the Laguardia Plaza Hotel, Sep 15 2013 to Sep 18 2013, 3 nights, with comp shuttle and comp internet. Appears to be 50% of online rate at the hotel direct, so not to bad.

Bid on PRICELINE started from here. 1) Started with $12/day bid on Mid-size. (I have gotten less before...), got a NO. 2) Gave me choice to rebid same option for suggested $20/day, I picked $14/day, they said "very low" so I changed it to $15/day, got a NO. 3) They gave me an ACT-NOW for $20/day to get it. I said no, and did a rebid on different category, picked standard size for $17/day, NO. 4) They gave me a rebid option for the standard and suggested $22/day, I said no, and offered $19/day. They should of took it, but I got a NO. 5) Note, at $19/day, it was (for 4 days) $76 + $55.08 tax/fees for $131.08 total. Hotwire was only $10 more total, so I know I was close. 6) They again offered $20/day for the midsize, and I took it. That is $80 + $53.02 (tax/fee) for $133.02 total. Interestingly that is only $2 more total from my offer for the standard that was rejected. Accepting my offer (that they recommended) I saved 52% on the Hertz car I received. $20/day seems reasonable for this location. I liked the way Priceline did car bidding years ago, particularly being offered a car upgrade after a winning bid for very little $, something that apparently they no longer do.

Started with $75/nt for 4* San Antonio (Downtown - Riverwalk), as others were successful here. PL immediately countered with a need to increase by $13 to 88/nt. Usually, I would have rejected this and tried again later, but am leaving in one day so said OK. 34% off so a decent deal, the ASEE conference is there, to I assume the area is a bit filled. As usual, start here, end here, and save money due to both.

Sorry I forgot to mention company: Hertz Corporation

Started with standard bid of $11/d, it was rejected and instantly offered the $14/day. Note that PL said my chances were "good" for $13/d, which perhaps I should of done. However, I accepted $14/d as it was $10 less total than Hotwire for a 3 day rental.

First bid, $50.00, night before leaving, so had no time to edge up a bid over time. Was hoping for Crown Plaza where I have stayed several times and have enjoyed it. I think I stayed at the Hilton once, and it was OK. If concerned or excited, I will post an update. Hotels web site shows $99/nt, or 88/nt with AAA, so got a 50% discount standard or 44% off AAA rate. I saw some good rates for this hotel posted here, so if you have some time, try less than I did for this property. Started the process here....

Tried all the downtown options, at 3* for $55 to $70, no luck. Then ventured north a bit (Kirkland and Lynnwood), still no luck. Went to 2.5*, dropped to $50, quickly went back to $60, Ended at $62 for Redmond Inn. (Regular rate looks like $114 on their hotels site).

$65, first and only bid. Showed $139 on-line, a good deal. Wanted to go to Billings, but all the workers are there to fix the busted oil pipe. No cheap rooms in Billings. Started and ended by using the PRICELINE link at better bidding.

Last minute bid, day of going, $50.00 (I have gotten it less in the past). 4/1/11, one night. Got it on first bid.

The date of this was 2/18/2011, one night.

Rate per night: $61.00, Tax recovery charges & fees: $14.45, Trip total: $75.45. (about $122.00 online). "Recommended in 100% of customer reviews" Amenities Complimentary Breakfast Fitness Center Pool(s) Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access I have stayed here before, good place for the price/location, and good people work there.

Tried Dulles North for 4* at $50, no go, but got immediate feedback to try for $65, probably should of, but just wanted to be near the airport. So tried $55 and added Dulles South, no good. Added 3.5*, but not over $50, no go. Added 3*, and added Sterling Ashburn, lowered price to $45 and got it. Started from this web site.

Thanks to the folks here, I bid $50, expecting a win, probably should of done $52 or $53. $50 was rejected, with instant reply of "bid $60 and you will get it" so I did (As the room was for TONIGHT). $60 was accepted by Holiday Inn Missoula Parkside. Total was: $72.40. Travelocity showed I could get it for $120, but were sold out at that price. At the hotels web site, $142.00 gets the room. Thanks BetterBidding. (Started journey from PRICELINE link here.)

Your price of $45 was accepted by Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Medford-Central Point... Started 3* at $51. Opened up area, still nothing. Then went 2.5* for $45. I saw a bit lower here, but this is same day booking and on a Saturday, so $45 is still OK. $104 is the regular rate. Thanks, BB. (I liked from here).

Sorry for the mess up. The dates were same day booking: 3/19/10 to 3/20/10, and I am typing this on the Hotels free internet!

Went 3.5* in many areas, to $48, rejected. Finally went to 3* back down to $40.00. Online rate was $80. Good deal. Started the process right here at BB.

For 9/11/09 to 9/13/09.

Tried for the Crown Plaza in Tigard at $40 and $45, no go. Opened up Beaverton and got the Marriott for $48.00

First try, $50.00, on-line it is $154.00. Question if anyone knows: Last week I stayed in Portland OR. I bid $65 (plus usual priceline fees), and at the hotel I saw the invoice of PRICELINE paying them. they have $40.00 plus 4.44 tax, for a total of about $44 bucks. Did PRICELINE take the other $21?