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2 rooms. $45 x 2 + $19.38 = $109.38. Or $54.69/room. Tried 3.5* Downtown up to $76 and failed, so started bidding PDX from scratch. Best rate on holidayinn.com is $91.99. Used the PRICELINE link.

Toronto Airport Marriott 901 Dixon Road Toronto, ON M9W 1J5 Start bidding 4* at $40 and add free-bid zones $3 at a time. Accepted at $58. $58 + $15.37 = $73.37. Best price on Marriott.com is C$119 + tax. Best 4* price on Hotwire was $74 + tax. Used PRICELINE link on this site.

$70 + $18.55 = $88.55, one night. First bid on 4* up to $70 bid didn't get anything. Started 3.5* at $55, went up $5 a time and got the Delta at $70. Best rate from deltahotels.com is C$169 + tax. Used the PRICELINE link.

Grand Hyatt New York $135 x 3 + $92.28 = $497.28 First bid at $115 for MTE only. Use free rebids, and accepted at $135. Used the PRICELINE link on this site.

A live update... Got upgraded to the Royal Hawaiian next door. Very nice service and very nice room. Resort fee is $20, but includes internet, bottled water, phone calls, free non-alcoholic drinks at the Mai Tai bar by the beach; and also self-parking. That's very very reasonable. Should have rented a car instead of using shuttle/taxi.

Sheraton Wakiki $110 + $24.02 = $134.02 First tried 5* up to $120, rejected. Then tried resort - first bid from $90 and add $5 each time. Accepted at $110. Used the PRICELINE link from this site.

Oh, that makes sense now. Thanks!

Hi, Yellowdog. Those were the amenities listed BEFORE the purchase. But on the confirmation and now on my account, there are more associated with this property: Beachfront Smoke Free Rooms Front Desk Golf Nearby 1-Bedroom Suite Free Parking Laundry Facilities Tennis Nearby Fully-equipped Kitchen Pool(s) High-speed Internet Access Thanks.

This is a new property. Please add to database. Castle Kaha Lani 4460 Nehe Road, Lihue, HI 96766 $95 x 3 + $56.61 = $341.61 Condo, Beachfront, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Smoke-Free, Free Parking, Pool, Front Desk 90% Hotwire review recommendation Used the HOTWIRE link this time. :)

I don't think this is listed, but I took a chance with this. Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 212 (that's where to check in, not the main lobby) Amenities: Condo, Near Beach, Studio, Kitchen or kitchenette, Daily Housekeeping, Smoke-Free, Pool, Fitness, Restaurant, High-speed Internet, Laundry I believe it says 95% Hotwire review recommendations, though I can't find the same listing anymore. Edit: Sorry, forgot to use the HOTWIRE link from this site.

Sorry that I didn't come back to this thread earlier. This La Quinta is in really tired shape. Definitely not worth the 2.5* rating, and I gave a lousy feedback to HW as well as a poor review on Tripadvisor. I didn't regret it, as that's the most affordable deal I could get for that date among various means. But I'd go for something else if there's alternative for not much more.

This is new listing. Please add to hotel list! 3.5* Radisson Bloomington By Mall of America 1700 East American Blvd Bloomington, Minnesota 55425 Shuttle, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness, Restaurant(s), High-speed Internet Customer Favorite $79 + $16.93 = $95.93 I actually figured out what hotel it is before buying, as it shows 3/5 Tripadvisor rating with 60+ reviews. Only hotel with 60+ reviews is this Radisson, and the ratings also match. This is another way now to figure out which hotel one may get. I used the HOTWIRE link from this site.

2 Rooms, $44 x 2 + $17.10 = $105.10 La Quinta Oklahoma City Airport 800 South Meridian Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Amenities: Shuttle, Breakfast, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, High-speed internet This has not been reported here, so please add to database. Used the HOTWIRE link.

Crossland Dallas-Mesquite 2544 US Highway 67 (same as I-30) Mesquite, TX 75150 $29 + $10.35 taxes and fees = $39.35 Amenities: Fitness, Laundry I think this is the first listing for this zone. [Forgot to use the HOTWIRE link, but will remember to do it next time. Sorry.]

Two day rental 8/18-20. $9 x 2 + $31.47 = $51.37 Alamo.

$61 x 2 + $26.37 = $148.37 9/18/07 to 9/20/07 Amenities: Shuttle, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, Laundry, High-speed Internet It believe it's a new listing. Please add to list. For those dates, on hotel's website, it's $105 + tax. Marriott is $99 + tax. I also bid Priceline 3* up to $59 but didn't get anything or counteroffer.

Here's a quick review... Friday afternoon, my cousins checked in three rooms. I've told them to call the hotel ahead to reserve the room type they want (non-smoking, double beds); but somehow the front desk gave them rooms with one bed. The hotel was kind of full, but they did get the double rooms at the end on the 10th floor. They also opted for the self-parking for $8, as the other choice was $15 valet. When I checked in the three rooms on Saturday afternoon, the front desk (nice, friendly guy) acknowledged my room type choice, and immediately gave me the room-type I want, and because I have a Starwoods card, we were assigned the higher Starwoods Preferred floor on the 16th. And the front desk told me about a 3rd parking option - free parking at the Sheraton just across the street! [i of course took up that offer! :) ] The room is pretty much standard Westin quality. The view from the 16th floor room should be pretty nice, facing south towrads Downtown, except the weather wasn't cooperating. Didn't use the other facilites, so no comments there. Anyways, the conclusion is that I and my cousins are getting somewhat different impression. I am totally satisfied, while they are not. And I can't explain totally how and why that happened, other than the fact that I have a Starwoods card (which anybody can sign up for), and I got there on a Saturday rather than a Friday.

I just added two more rooms for two nights 11/20 to 11/22. Same price as before. $49 + tax. $229.95 all in.

We need several rooms for attending a wedding in Plano, and some need to stay two nights, others one. Therefore Hotwire is preferred over Priceline, though it's probably a little more expensive. Tax & fees for one room for two nights is $20.95; for three rooms for one night is $28.95. Amenities is exactly as described on this website. And only 4* with exact some ones in Park Central. So, no surprise there. - Restaurant(s) - Pool(s) - Fitness Center - Business Center I called the hotel, and in-and-out self-park is $8/day. In-and-out valet is $15/day. Best rate on Westin's own website for those dates are $119.

Hotel Review here. I really enjoyed the stay.

Just came back from stay 9/4-9/6/2004. Sat-Mon. Labor Day Weekend, just after the Republican National Convention in NYC. Rate: With the help of this website, I got the room for $157/night on Hotwire about 3 weeks out. Lowest published rate for same night was $199. Pre-arrival: Emailed hotel to get non-smoking, king room. Did not get a reply, but when I called the hotel directly (no 800 number, but that's okay with me) about a week prior to arrival, they acknowledged the request has been submitted. Understandably, they said they couldn't guarantee the room preference, but would try to accomodate me. Arrival: Check-in time is 3:00pm, but I arrived at around 12:30. It was a quiet Saturday in NYC, and they said my room was ready. 1823. King, non-smoking, as I requested. But it's also high-floor and a end-of-corridor corner room with windows to the North and West. While the doorman ignored me as I only have a small duffle bag, the front desk lady is extremely polite. Much better treatment than I've got at the other MTE 4* I've stayed at - the Millenium UN Plaza. Room: About standard size for a 4* hotel anywhere in the world. Well appointed with classy furniture. Pretty quiet due to high floor. TV kind of small (20-in), with interactive services. Most require a fee, except for checking flight information or hotel bill. [both worked and were accurate.] High-speed internet available, but I didn't use. Bed very comfortable with down-filled duvet. Shower gel and conditioner from Bodylogics, which are prepared for all Raffles-group hotel, while shampoo and lotion are from Judith Jackson Spa. Besides the iron, board, hairdyrer, etc, there's also an umbrella for guest to use, which is kind of nice. [$20 if you want to take it.] There's a mini-bar that automatically charges your account once an item is removed. A can of Heineken was correctly charged ($7.6). View: From the north window, I can see the buildings on 57th street, as well as a little part of Park Avenue. From the west window, I see the ugly roofs of the adjacent building, but also the Sony Tower on Madison (used to be AT&T). Concierge: Not the most friendly person, but she's extremely efficient in answering my two simple requests (looking for a drug store, and getting a NY subway map). They seem to be pretty busy getting reservations to restaurants or shows for other patrons. Car park, gift shop and spa: Did not use. Restaurant: Q56 is on property. Not cheap, but good continental-style food. Professional service. Room Service: I ordered Swiss Breakfast at around 9am, Monday morning. Took a long time for someone to answer the phone, but she was very polite and courteous. Order is 100% correct. Instead of the ~25 minutes that she promised, breakfast arrived in under 20. Again, very polite and professional server. Fauchon: Also on property, with direct access from the lobby is Fauchon of Paris. They have tea/pastries service from ~11 to 5. I wish they'd be open later. Loss & Found: I didn't plan to use this service, but I found out that I left some stuff in the armoire, while I was already on the plane home. Called the hotel at 10pm tonite, and was connected to security person. They went look for the items, and called back in about 15 minutes confirming it. I gave them my FedEx account number, and they promised to have them shipped tomorrow morning. Problems: The only problem I had during the stay are - 1) one of the windows was dirty inside when I arrived. Cleaning personnel should have noticed that. 2) the carpet near the A/C is damp. I notifed the front desk, and they offered to switch me to another room or have someone look at it. It didn't bother me enough, so I told them to investigate after my stay. 3) the Sony-branded clock radio is dead. I wasn't using it, and forgot to mention to them. Summary: I really enjoyed the stay. Maybe because it was a slow weekend and I got better treatment than otherwise. Or maybe they're just good. But they surely have very professional, polite and courteous personnel - from the front desk to room service to security. It's very unNYC-like, and it's certainly a wonderful thing.

A little pre-trip update. I never receive an email from the acknowledging my request for room-type, but when I called the hotel just now, they do find that request submitted. Of course, they can't guarantee anything, but at least they can "accept" a request for room-type with a Hotwire booking.

I have got the Drake for 9/4-9/6 for $157 per night, but like thereaure says, in the description there's also Spa. If it doesn't have Spa, it may not be the Drake. You can see my original thread in this forum HERE.

Thanks. Great website! Anyways, I know $125 on Priceline is on the low-side, but I wasn't willing to pay more without knowing what I will get. I'm much more comfortable paying a little more for the Swissotel, which has pretty good reviews here and everywhere. And, yes, it's still a "Customer Favorite" on Hotwire.

It's the only 4* MTE that's been reported on this board, and that's what I got. Amenities: Restaurant(s), Fitness Center, Business Center, Spa When I first searched for it today (8/17), it was $161. When I booked it, it was $157. Right now, it's $159. Total costs for 2 nights: $314 + $54.95 = $368.95 Rate on its website is $199 + tax. I tried Priceline several times over the last 1.5 weeks, bidding up to $125 for 4* in all of Manhattan, but no luck, probably because of Saturday check-in (not Friday). Lowest rate on all travel sites for a major 4* in Mid-town for those dates is around $180 for the Sheraton Towers or Sheraton Manhattan. I emailed the hotel about getting non-smoking King room, but no reply yet. Will review property after the trip.