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We had been watching these dates for several weeks on Hotwire to catch a price drop for a 4.5 star in Times Square. Using the HOTWIRE QuickQuote on BetterBidding, searched with our dates, and came back at $199 with a customer satisfaction rating of 95% (we were hoping for the Intercontinental based on other reviewers here, and we got it) Once booking was confirmed, Hotwire gave us option to extend our nights at $227, but we declined. Amenities Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower

Using the PRICELINE QuickQuote on BB, researched Zones Orlando (SeaWorld - International Drive - Convention Center), thought it had best options of getting Renaissance or Westin Imagine. Started bid at $68, was refused but sent back that we could immediately try again with our same Zone for an increase of $13 -- So a total of $81 bid, and came back as the Westin Imagine. Also, gave option to extend extra nights at same price, we didn't take it, but that was a nice option if we wanted too. 1 Room / 2 Adults and All the Taxes: Room Subtotal: $81.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $18.46 (USD) Total Charged to Card: $99.46 (USD)

Used the site's PRICELINE link to start bidding for 2 nights at $63, then $70 the next day, for a 3.5* hotel. Was asked to try again after our $70 bid, without having to change checked specifics like dates, location, stars, if I increased my bid to $85 a night. We went for it and it was upgraded to a 4*, The Brown Hotel. Hope this is a nice property - Total $170 for 2 nights, with taxes $34.90, a grand total $204.90.

HOW WE WON -- Started at the PRICELINE search on BB 1st bid at $90 for Chicago (Millenium/Loop), Priceline asked for $25 bid increase (which would of made it $115) Tried again at $105 and won! -- Blackstone Renaissance

Just got 70 Park Ave from HOTWIRE $189 4/1-4/5 it is a 4* boutique hotel. hope this helps

* HOTWIRE * Have been searching the last few weeks for a 4* hotel, this just came up today at the $189 ESB Listing. Amenities Boutique Hotel Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Restaurant(s) High-speed Internet Access Tax recovery charges and fees:$156.10

Amenities Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Spa Services

Booked 3 night stay -- 7/18/09 - 7/21/09 -- $131 a night We are new to the site and this is our first go after using the forum posts as a guide. Thanks for the info and we will use the site HOTWIRE / PRICELINE links in the future.