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Room Subtotal: $285.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $48.03 (USD) Total Room Cost: $333.03 (USD)

Won yesterday: total with taxes, fees, and $5/night insurance = $499.89. First bid $62 then PL countered with $17 additional so I split the difference to get to the $70.

I stayed back in Nov 04 so my review will not be as detailed as the other one here. PROS: (1) good restaurants (but expensive) (2) clean(er) than the other hotel we stayed in Hawaii (3) the dolphin lagoon was interesting (4) toiletries included some moisturizer from their spa (5) big rooms with a small sofa, desk, and closet (6) had a mini-fridge (7) short drive to shops (local souvenir shops, a small Macy's) and restaurants (Subway, Italian eatery, deli plus some others) (8) there was a golf course I think - sorry i don't golf. (8) internet access for a fee (9) a business center with computers and a shipping service CONS: (1) self parking lot (free) a bit of a walk to the hotel ($10 for valet), especially since the hotel itself is so big. (2) too big - it's a mile wide though they do put interesting artwork in the corridors. The tram and boat that take you around the hotel took too long sometimes. They do have a computer screen at each stop to let you know hoe long the wait is for the tram but it was not always working (3) it seemed to crowded, maybe because there were a lot (relatively speaking) of kids running around. (4) after a while I felt nickeled-and-dimed with the $3/day safe charge, the $15 stuffed dolphin they try to sell you (it's on your bed), the lack of coffee (have to pay for coffee at the mini-bar). the Hilton timeshare promos, they also *seemed* to have more hotel promotional channels on their TV than other hotels (5) expensive restaurants but all three that we went to were good (6) it does have a Disneyland feel to it so it may not be representative of your idea of Hawaii

With taxes and fees = $148.61 (I bought the travel insurance). I noticed that check-in is 4PM and check-out is 11AM, which is one hour later and earlier than what I am used to seeing. Tried $50 and $55 last night, both rejected.

Just got it today...First bid $125, reject and countered with $147 (additional $22). Six nights Subtotal: $810.00 Tax/fees: $115.20 Total: $925.20

Won today...First bid. Six nights Subtotal: $840.00 Tax/fees: $119.25 Total: $959.25 I can't wait!

Sorry: Yes NYC (DT-SoHo-Financial). Tried some other bids starting with 4* at $100 in Midtown and went up in dollars, down in quality, and added more zones from there. Honestly, it was all blur because it was a last minute emergency bid and I was pretty stressed at the time (I was bidding from NYC). Internet access is included with all rooms. There are 2 computers in their business center for all to use (they get pretty busy). You can also get internet access from your room if you have a wireless card. If you don't have one, they are free to borrow from the front desk. Other things to note: no tub, a just shower. A Duane Reade (Wal-Green's-type store) loacated across the street. Access to 3 Metro stations nearby (within 3 blocks). Located 1 block from NYSE. No HBO.

Bid on 7/24. Respectable hotel with a mini-fridge and internet access.