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I got this message when trying to bid for Sedona resorts on Priceline using various permutations... ------- Try Again Right Now We searched hundreds of options to find your hotel room, however we can't accept your offer of $90 per room, per night. Your credit card has not been charged for Request Number xxx-xxx-xxx-xx. If you are willing to raise your price by $22, you can try the same request again right now. Normally you are required to change additional items (add zones, star level, or dates) in order to try your request again. However we are able to extend this one-time opportunity to you because of the zone, quality level and dates you requested. ------- I think that its a strong hint that if I go to $112, I'm going to get my selection - but wondering if you have had success trying again from scratch for less?

4.5* Scottsdale -Jan 2 to Jan 5 Hotwire $99/night Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa Used the HOTWIRE like on this site to do the booking. This hotel features the following amenities: Resort Smoke Free Rooms Airport Shuttle Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Spa Services Wanted something in North Scottsdale, Orange Tree or the Hayatt so I'm closer to work. This adds another 15 min. to the commute, but that's ok; the downside of not knowing that you'll get in Hotwire or Priceline.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa See details 7500 East Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 (480) 444-1234 CheckInDate:Fri, Dec 19, 2008 CheckOutDate:Wed, Dec 24, 2008 Features: 4.5-star hotel in North Scottsdale Resort Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Spa Services Children's Activity Program The last time I stayed there, they charged a resort fee ($15/day) - you can try talk your way out of it when you checkout, they'll cut it to half.

4* Phoenix (North Scottsdale) Orange Tree Golf Resort $59/night 15 Dec to 19 Dec Used HOTWIRE links on this board. Resort Golf Pool Non Smoking Fitness Center Restaurant Internet

$59 / night - Dec 7 to Dec 12 Orange Tree Golf resort Use the HOTWIRE links through betterbidding.com!

My friend got the same for $70 - he tried Flagstaff zone directly when he bid the $70, 3* and it was accepted in the first go.

Selected Sedona and 3* in Sedona Zone with $70 bid - Rejected Upped bid to $89 and added Flagstaff Zone - Accepted: Radisson Woodlands Hotel Flagstaff 3 Star Flagstaff 1175 West Route 66 Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 928-773-8888 Check-In Date: Fri, Nov 21, 2008 / After 04:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Nov 23, 2008 / 12:00 PM

I just booked it. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa (16th to 21st November, 2008)