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This one took a couple days. Was getting rejected up to $80 for the past week. Started today at $60, used free re-bids to get up to $70. Lowest price on Doubletree website is $199. Your Offer Price: $70.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $70.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $16.58 Total Charges: $86.58

Oops. The winning bid was $80....I was reading a $125 winning bid right before I made my own. So, again, the winning bid was $80. Could a mod/admin change it for me? Thanks.

Started at $70, rejected. Added re-bid zone, bid $75, rejected. Added re-bid zone, bid $80 accepted. Your Offer Price: $80.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $80.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $18.07 Total Charges: $98.07

Yeah, I was about 99.99999% sure that would be the hotel I would get. My wife and I are going to Avenue Q that night and that hotel is perfect since the theatre is about a block away. I have a couple questions someone might be able to answer: 1) I was able to access my reservation on the Paramount/Sol Melia website. It shows the confirmed reservation and the rate info. The rate they have is lower than what I paid. It looks like Hotwire made a little on the room portion and on the service fee. Is there anything I can do since it is obvious that they overcharged from what they paid (as well as making money on the service fee). I know that Priceline will book your room at the rate they are paying the hotel, only making the service fee as profit. Of course most uniformed bidders overbid, but there isn't that option with Hotwire. Maybe a double the difference claim? I am not upset, just wondering. 2) This hotel is going to become the Hard Rock Hotel New York in 2006. Anyone know when? Will it be changed over when I get there? Thanks.

Needed a room for June and the price was right! :) Ammenities Listed: -Boutique -Restaurant(s) -Fitness Center -High Speed Internet Access -Business Center

I am very happy with the results. This hotel is very convenient to where I will need to be on Friday night.

Yes, that is the same Holiday Inn (5 Blossom). They have it listed as Quincy Market/Financial so it may be a mis-zone. Any chance they are redefining the zones? And the ammenities are: Restaurant(s), Pool(s), Fitness Center, High Speed Internet.

Quite a savings on this one (this room is going for $275.95 On Holiday Inn's own website...so I saved $181.95 thru Hotwire). Works out to a better deal since I have the Entertainment Book $30 rebate which I haven't used yet. Also, it seems that on your hotel list, it is listed as being in the Boston Common/Theatre District. However Hotwire lists this hotel as Quincy Market/Financial District.

Hello! I am looking to travel to Puerto Vallarta September 3rd-10th. There is a 4* currently at $143 per night showing the following ammenities: -"All Inclusive" -Resort -Beach Front -Food and Beverage Included -Premium Brand Beverages Included -A La Carte Dining Options -Water Sports/Ocean Activities Included -Evening Entertainment Included -Daily Activities Included -Pool(s) -Spa Services -Fitness Center -Children's Activity Program -Tennis Nearby -Restaurant(s) -Business Center I have a feeling this is Dreams. I wonder if I am right. Any thoughts on this?

:) Alright! I just got the email from Hotwire. Here is the important part: You are entitled to a refund of $54.00. We will issue a credit to the card used for your Hotwire purchase within 10 business days. Very good stuff!

I already had the Nugget for the night of 3/9 which I got on Priceline for $50. I decided I wanted a second night so I tried to do the "add a night" on Priceline. They were unable to get that same rate. So, I have been checking Hotwire and the Nugget directly. Tonight I noticed that Hotwire had the Nugget for $96, the Nugget website had it for $69. I got the room on Hotwire and applied for the DTD guarantee. 96-69= 27x2=$54 Take the total Hotwire price including taxes and fees $112.95-$54=$58.95 I was hoping not to pay too much more than I did on Priceline ($62.42) however if the DTD GTY comes through I will be paying less!!!! :) This is the first time I have applied for the DTD guarantee. Does anyone know if Hotwire is pretty good about honoring these things? I will post a follow up when I hear from Hotwire.

Yes, my final bid before acceptance was $48.

Saw that Hotwire had this for $63, I lowballed my first bid on Priceline at $40. Counteroffer at $55, I declined. Used free re-bids to get up to $50, accepted! Here is the breakdown: Your Offer Price: $50.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $50.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.42 Total Charges: $62.42

Anyone know what the airport shuttle situation is at this hotel?

Started at $40 with Downtown and Airport Zone selected (figured it would be the Hyatt in either zone if I hit, and wanted a hotel in either zone) for 4* with $50 being my limit this far out in advance. Increased $ 5 per re-bid and got the Hyatt Harborside! Flying out the next morning for a week in the Islands! Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $50.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.72 Total Charges: $62.72

Yes.

A last minute stay. Started at $40 for 3* and 4*. Used free re-bids to get up to $50. Was able to get the Doubletree, a very nice hotel I have stayed at several times. Very happy about this one. Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $50.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $12.81 Total Charges: $62.81

Maid: I am one who tips at the end of the stay. But the more I think about it, the more I think I should tip each day as maids may change from day to day. I feel the star level, but not the price you paid should have a bearing on what is left. I usually tip $2-$3 a day. Bell Services: When staying is 4* hotels, if I have a lot of luggage, I prefer to use the Bell Services to help with luggage to my room. I will usually tip $2 a bag. However, don't feel obligated to use them if you don't want to. Parking Attendants: Valet? I will usually tip them $5 at both pickup and dropoff. Desk Clerks: Never would tip them. If you nicely ask for what you want in terms of a room, they usually will try to get it for you. Don't do the bribe tip to try and get a better room. Room Service: At most hotels a delivery and gratuity (15-20%) is added to the bill. I do not tip above this as it is already added. Shuttle Bus Drivers: This really depends. I will usually tip $2 if I feel it is appropriate. Concierge: If the concierge does an amazing job for you, tip them. For example, getting you tickets for a hard to get show, getting you a good restaurant reservation, etc. However, for simple directions a tip is not needed, IMHO. Some say I am a very good tipper, and I would agree. I feel that if the service warrants it, a very good tip is appropriate. However, tipping is a very individual decision. When using Priceline, I feel I saved so much on the room I can afford to give a little extra when it comes to tipping.

Yes, Back Bay. Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to becoming an active member of the community.

Bid $70, rejected. Added Cambridge, bid $75, accepted. Your Offer Price: $75.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $150.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $26.39 Total Charges: $176.39