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W New York Hotel Midtown East 541 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY Check-In: Fri, Sep 16, 2011 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out: Mon, Sep 19, 2011 / 12:00 PM Rooms: 1 room / 3 nights Use the PRICELINE link and tried: $150 - Central Park South $175 - Central Park South, Coney Island $185 - Central Park South, Coney Island, Long Island City $200 - Central Park South, Coney Island, Long Island City, Queensborough Bridge $205 - Central Park South, Coney Island, Long Island City, Queensborough Bridge, Upper East Side $210 - Central Park South, Coney Island, Long Island City, Queensborough Bridge, Upper East Side, Midtown West $220 - Central Park South, Coney Island, Long Island City, Queensborough Bridge, Upper East Side, Midtown West, Madison Sq Garden $230 - Central Park South, Coney Island, Long Island City, Queensborough Bridge, Upper East Side, Midtown West, Madison Sq Garden, Midtown East Midtown East wasn't my initial target, but in NYC it is not big deal.

Very excited, this appears to be a new property and has a #1 out o 183 hotels on Trip Advisor. $75 - Winning bid amount Jw Marriott Indianapolis Downtown Indianapolis 10 S West Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-860-5800 Check-In: Sat, Aug 13, 2011 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out: Sun, Aug 14, 2011 / 11:00 AM Rooms: 1 room / 1 night Attempted Bids: $60, $61, $62, $65, $70, $71, and....finally won with $75

Taking a quick trip to Purdue - hopped on www.betterbidding.com and used the PRICELINE link. Bid $45.00 / Night, 3-star Courtyard By Marriott Lafayette 150 Fairington Avenue Lafayette, Indiana 47905 Check-In Date: Fri, Jul 3, 2009 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Sun, Jul 5, 2009 / 12:00 PM

In DC for a work meeting - ~27% cheaper than the block rate at a the hotel down the street where the event is being held. I tried bids of $40, $99, $110, and $125 before winning. On the $125 bid, I was told if I raised my bid $22 dollars I would be able to get a room with my criteria. Instead, I raised my bid $12 and wond the following: Room Cost (avg/room/night): $137.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 2 Number of Nights: 2 Room Subtotal: $548.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $91.14 (USD) Total Room Cost: $639.14 (USD) Doubletree Crystal City At National Airport 300 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202 703-416-4100

Just joined www.betterbidding.com. I have two old bids I figured I would post in case they are useful (historically) for the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins. Times Square - Theatre District 790 7th Avenue At 51st Street New York, New York 10019 212-581-3300 Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $110.00 Subtotal: $110.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $27.54 Total Charges*: $137.54 Nice hotel. Was able to park in garage around the coner for $40 overnight. Drove to NYC from New Hampshire...checked in quickly at 7:15PM. Given the location we tossed our bags in room, walked to TKTS and bought tickets for a show. Made it to theater with a few minutes to spare...great time.

Just joined www.betterbidding.com. I have two old bids I figured I would post in case they are useful (historically) for the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins. New York Helmsley 212 East 42Nd Street New York, NY 10017 212-490-8900 Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $156.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Room Subtotal: $312.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $65.90 (USD) Total Room Cost: $377.90 (USD) Nice hotel. Dated lobby and room, but great location and room was in a nice condition.

Spring Fling! Here we come. Booked two rooms seperately for colleagues (used same criteria resulting in same price and same location). We have an industry function that evening with a few adult beverages...no need to take a $75 cab ride to the 'burbs when there is PRICELINE. Hyatt Regency Chicago151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $60.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Room Subtotal: $60.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $16.65 (USD) Total Room Cost: $76.65 (USD)