Bob Loblaw

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Ending up getting the Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill 3* for 85.00$. Honestly, it was by mistake-I started out on a 4* and went through my re-bid zones with no luck so I went to go through the process with the 3.5* and must have inadvertantly hit 3* so when I added the Cherry Hill zone, of course it got accepted as it wasn't a free re-bid zone. Me stupid with no edumacation. Oh well, live and learn. Nobody should use this bid to determine what they should/could get the hotel for. It'll serve our purpose though. As usual, I used your links to do my searches.

Went up to 140$ for a 3.5* today, tried splitting up the days, tried going down to a 3* and bidding up to 120$ all with no luck. I am now considering staying on the outskirts. Anyone have any experience with the City Line area or the Airport area and which might be better for commuting into Philly for a couple of days/nicer area etc?

Just providing an update. I've tried a few days since my last posting and have gone up to 90.00$ on a 3.5*.......still with no luck.

My "desired" budget is the $60.00 (on a 3.5*) I usually pay but that isn't looking possible right now. Probably wouldn't want to go beyond 75-80 for a 3.5* or 4*. Think I might have better luck splitting my bid to two stays? Also, is there a rule of thumb when comparing to Hotwire on how much less you can normally expect, just because it looks like their prices are really high?!

Prices seem high for the week-end of April 15th-17th in downtown Philly. Is there something going on that is driving the costs up? I have gone up to 75$ for a 3.5*. Just wondering before I decide how to proceed.

First bid of 50$, they countered with add 15$ and I added a zone and bid 58$. 74$ taxes in. 200$ and up plus taxes via their website and seems to have good reviews (first time I have gotten this hotel) so it works for me. Thanks again.

After doing some research, I felt comfortable going through PRICELINE for a better price. (If someone could bump this over to that section). The result- I needed two rooms close to the I-95 en route to Florida so based on some other winning bids, I started at 34$ and went with 2.5* because the only 2.5* showing wins were the Country Inn and Suites Savannah Airport and the Wyndham Wingate Airport and they both came with good reviews. That first bid was accepted for the Country Inn and Suites Savannah Airport. Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $34.00 Subtotal: $68.00 Taxes & Fees: $17.38 Total Charges*: $85.38 Used your link and happy with the result.

Thereuare- Complimentary breakfast, fitness, business and internet. Recommended by 85%.

A 3* is available for this date at Savannah North - Savannah Intl Airport which seems like it is the Wingate (44$). Do you know which Wingate this is? Does the I-95 Wingate also fall in this area or is this one the airport hotel which seems to have better reviews? Thank You

I have been looking at this zone for mid-February (will start a new thread if needed) and also need cruise parking/shuttle and you should know that booking through PRICELINE (or HOTWIRE) will not guarantee your cruise parking as the hotels have different rates for rooms wit cruise and park.It is mentioned in this Hotwire Cape Canaveral thread... and if you look to book direct through the hotel, you will notice that there are different rates for a room vs. a room that includes cruise parking/shuttle.

Something that might (probably will) work...there is some risk involved and it might not be the route to go if you absolutely need a van but if you can secure any vehicle for a good price then do it......when you get to the airport, they will give you the paperwork and send you across the street to the lots where all the vehicles are so you can pick out your vehicle......ask an attendant there if it is possible to upgrade, possibly to a minivan, chances are he says that it is OK but it will be 5-10$ (according to what car you originally booked) per day extra, he will then take your paperwork and write +5.00 per day on it. The only other risk is that they are low on vans but I have been there during peak seasons and they always have tons of vehicles.

Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: US$60.00 Subtotal: US$60.00 Taxes & Fees: US$17.71 Total Charges: US$77.71 Sept5th-Sept 6th Good deal.........could be a greatb deal because a hurricane is expected Saturday and people could be scrambling for hotels if they lose power. Followed your PRICELINE links as per usual. :)

Holiday Inn Mart Plaza 3* Had tried bidding the other night on 4* and 3.5* to just over 100$ with no luck so after reading some posts here, we thought a 3* should be suffice so I started at 80$ tonight and got it on my first bid (perhaps should have started lower I guess). 80.00 19.84 tax 99.84 total Hotel website is listed for 161.00 plus tax. Think this will be OK for our needs?

I am confused.....I always use your link to start my bidding.

It would be nice to get it for 100$ taxes in but we can go a little higher if need be.

It seems the Courtyard River North has been the 3* win most often lately after a review of recent wins. Does it suit our needs? How about opposed to the 4* Sheraton and which seems to get a fair amount of wins for that rating?

...and possibly August the 5th-6th as well. Need a family friendly hotel because we are travelling with 1 year old twins (they sleep in pack and plays so double/king does not matter). We would like it to be in and around attractions. From reading a recent post, it appears the North River area would be my best option. I guess my question is- based on recent wins, what do you think my best option is for what I am looking for- a 3*, a 3.5* or a 4*? We fly into O'Hare Tuesday and are staying at my sister in laws outside of Chicago (Lindenhurst) that evening and are just going into Chicago to spend a day or two checking out the city and then go back to her house and fly out on Saturday. We want to go to a Cubs game on Wednesday @ 1 p.m................never been to Wrigley. As a first timer with young ones, are the bleachers suitable? Is that the way to go? I have read about these rooftop spots, are they good for a first timer, family friendly? Just wondering if you have any insight on what are our best options for this. We also want to go to the Lincoln Park zoo, do some shopping, try hot Doug's, Frontera and some Chicago deep dish pizza. Are they all within walking distance? How about getting to Wrigley from the North River zone? Walking or subway? Also, a plan of attack on Priceline for the star rating we should go with. What should be our starting bid and what the re-bid zones are? Thanks in advance. Have a good day.

A tip- Ask for adjoining rooms.......if possible Room 1859 (Suite) and 1853 (Double). We were in the same situation a couple of weeks ago and we got these rooms........which were perfect......the suite was incredible.

I always go with 3.5* in downtown Philly and I would highly recommend any of them to you (Radisson, Crowne Plaza, Marriott). We last went in May (with 9 month old twins so we didn't want a dive) and secured the downtown Marriott for 58$ a night. You'll need the savings for the week-end hotel rates in Atlantic City. It was a great hotel with great staff. My advice is to go with the 3.5* in Philly and you will be fine. Close to public transit. Good luck.

I visit Philly quite a bit and I always stay at 3.5* properties (Radisson Warwick, Crowne Plaza and the Marriott downtown) and I would recommend all very highly........and I have never paid more than 60$...well atleast since I have discovered PRICELINE and this site. :) All the downtown hotels are also convenient to public transit. Good luck.

Just checking in to close out my intinerary. For Saturday May 22nd.....my sister in law went ahead and booked @ the Holiday Inn Express in Carlstadt through PRICELINE for 160$. Somehow I think she ended up getting it for above their lowest rate on that date so I have to look into that (told her to check with me first-in laws for ya'). For Tuesday May 25th, I booked through PRICELINE and went with the Fairfield Inn JFK for 159.00$ (+tax). I did not use "name your own price" because we didn't like the other options that could have come up. Both hotels were fine.

I have decided to try to secure a NYC hotel for May 22nd after failing to get one in Jersey City. I think we are going to take your advice and take a bus from NY to Philly the following morning. Looking at the website you provided, it leaves from NY Penn Station so somewhere close to there would be ideal. Would like to keep it under 200$ taxes in. Possible? Time is not on our side either.....we arrive Saturday AM. Plan of attack? Thanks in advance.

2* Downtown Soho Condo, Studio, Kitchen, No Smoking, A/C, Internet, Boutique May 22nd, 249$