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unfortunately there isn't anything of intererst on hotwire. there is a 2.5* for $105. my max bid would be $87. thanks for any suggestions.

I am looking for a 3* hotel downtown and havent had success over a number of tries over the past week. I have tried $45, $50, $55, $60 the first time and $40, $50, $60, $68 and just now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for this very helpful resource.

Tried 18/day for economy and received a counter offer of 21/day for economy. I started a new bid and I tried $21/day for a standard and was successful. $126 total which is better and worth the hassle for a 15% savings over costcotravel -> alamo rental economy car rental at $147. larger and cheaper

I tried 3* for the North and South City centers up to $105. Then I tried $125 for the South and then $135 for the North. I might have been able to go a little lower since this was technically my first bid. I tried last week for $85 in this zone. Prices ar much higher this weekend for the Oktoberfest opening. Renaissance Munich Hotel City Centre North Theodor-Dombart-Strasse 4 Munich, Germany Check-In Date: Sat, Sep 20, 2008 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Sep 21, 2008 / 12:00 PM Thank you very much for this site!

I tried $85 and $95 for the north and south city center. I got a counter offer for $134 for the north city center which is less preferred.

I tried up to $185 for the 5* in city center south with no luck. I got a counter offer for $283 which I assume is the Conrad. I tried up to $120 for the 4* in city center south with no luck.

I tried upto $165 for the 5* hotel level in South City Center Dublin.

Just Started trying some 4* and 5* Bids at a pretty low rate. Failed Bids for 5 * $85, $100, $115. Failed Bids for 4* $80, $95 Any ideas on how high I might have to go? Prices are fairly expensive even for simple guesthouses and private hostels.

Tried bids from $80-120 in Georgetown, Whitehouse/Dowtown, Dupont, Convention Center. All rejected. In the Convention Center area I bid $120 and got a free rebid offer requesting a $22 additional. Tried, $125 and $128 and was successful with $131. $309.22 Total with taxes Thank you for this board.

First bid was 24/day for a minivan. Second bid was $18/day for a full size. Total was 82.61, saved $40.

I increased my bid to $70 and got the 4* Marriott Downtown. Not my best deal ever but still a good deal/value.

The next best option is $107 at the Ritz using my government rate and ID. Otherwise best rates look like ~$125 for the 4* hotels in the downtown area. Thanks in advance for any help.

I tried from $35-$53 for the downtown area with no luck. Not sure what to do. If I had a friend try it for me tonight... any ideas on how high I should expect to go?

I bid the following Bid #1: Whitehouse-Downtown Bid #2: Whitehouse-Downtown, Springfield Bid #3: Whitehouse-Downtown, Crystal City Bid #4: Whitehouse-Downtown, Springfield, Crystal City Bid #5: Georgetown-Foggy Bottom Bid #6: Georgetown-Foggy Bottom, Springfield Bid #7: Georgetown-Foggy Bottom, Crystal City Bid #8: Georgetown-Foggy Bottom, Springfield, Crystal City I am not sure what to suggest as far as pricing. I started at 75 and went up by $10 each time. I usually have better luck as the days get closer. As a backup I had a AAA rate booked at the grand hyatt which is nice. Good luck

I rebid again, 75, 85 and 95 using the rebid zones. Then I refined my bids for the other rooms to save a few more dollars. (Whitehouse-Downtown) Renaissance Mayflower Hotel Room 1: 5/2-5/4 $95/night Room 2: 5/3-5/4 $93/night Room 3: 5/3-5/4 $92/night Regular rates are $219/night for this weekend on their website.

I was planning on trying again today or tomorrow. Any suggestions for bidding strategy?

I bid $65 -> $101 using the re bid zones. My back up plan is $179 at the grand hyatt. Any thoughts on strategy for these dates? Thanks in advance for any help.

Tried 61, 65, 68 (got an offer for a $17 one-time-only increase), and was successful at $71. Renaissance M Street Hotel 1143 New Hampshire Ave Nw Washington, District Of Columbia 20037 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $71.00 Subtotal: $71.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $17.91 Total Charges*: $88.91 Rates for that night on the hotel's website are $359/night which always makes me smile.

Won on first bid which to me means I could have likely gotten it a little lower. Oh well. It is still a decent bargain - not my best ever though. Ramada Limited And Suites London 1895 W. Hwy. 192 London, Kentucky 40741 606-877-3400 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $37.00 Subtotal: $37.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $11.28 Total Charges*: $48.28

I tried up to $175 for the Georgetown/Foggy Bottom area with no luck. I would normally bid on the Dupont Area but this bid is for a friend and she is not super interested in the Omni Shoreham in Woodley Park (I think I saw it on priceline for $195/night). I made a back up reservation at the Westin in Tyson's Corner for $99 if all else fails.

I tried the following without any luck for the IND airport: Economy: $9, $10, $11 Compact: $10, $11, $12 Midsize: $11, $12, $13 I might try the ecomony tomorrow at $11 and $12. But my back up reservation with Alamo is better than anything higher than that.

I am looking for a 4* in Georgetown/Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle/Woodley, Convention Center, White House in that order respectively. I tried $75 - $135 for the Georgetown/Foggy Bottomm Area using the 4 rebid zones with multiple arrangements. Any bidding price advice? Hotels are v expensive in the area for that weekend. Many are totally sold out. Thanks in advance for the assistance

I tried the following ... 3* $55, $63 - rejected, but offered a "one-time re-bid" at $17 more or $80. 2.5* $55, $59, $63, $68 - accepted. "Congratulations, you got your price of $68 for a hotel room, and we've upgraded your hotel quality level to a 3-star hotel!" Hilton Oak Lawn 3* Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $68.00 Subtotal: $68.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $17.87 Total Charges*: $85.87

I tried the following (below) with no luck, any guidance would be appreciated. 7/4/07-7/5/07 MDW 3* $38, $44 - rejected. 2.5* $38, $44, $47, $52 - rejected (used one free rebid zone for the 2.5* level) 2* $38, $44 - rejected. Thanks in advance for any help.

I tried the following: $60 (Millenium Park - The Loop - Grant Park); rejected $65 (Millenium Park - The Loop - Grant Park), Chicago (Midway Airport Area); rejected $68 (Millenium Park - The Loop - Grant Park); rejected $72 (Millenium Park - The Loop - Grant Park), Chicago (Midway Airport Area); rejected My back up plan is the Swissotel at $109/night or the Conrad for $130/night.