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A follow up to my request. I got the 3* Courtyard Marriott Las Vegas Convention center . It was listed as a 3* in the PL express deals in the LAS convention center area and was priced at $72. Total with tax was $259. The regular rate on hotel website was was $125 + tax . The dates are 9/16/13 - 9/19/13. Very happy to get this property. Close to the venetian , no casino on site and all non smoking rooms with free internet and parking. Used the PRICELINE link from here. Thanks for all the help and advice.

Yes, those are the 3* hotel amenities in the LAS convention center area. I always rent a car as I have a zipcar account and zipcar is present at LAS airport. I like driving around new cities. Also,, with the guests/friends at the conference - I would like to go to restaurants and shopping. The appealing thing about this offer for this zone is that from what I have seen - the hotel is mostly a Courtyard or RI and they have no casinos on the property. Also the regular rates for hotels like Treasure Island are $65+tax and these hotels have smoking rooms with lots of casino activity . That's why I wanted to go with the 3* LAS convention center are a hotel. These are all priced at close to $100+ a night and so a PL express deal gets you good savings and most probably a non smoking hotel. Of course, none of the hotels I may be thinking may turn up and a new hotel can come up and bite me[ leading me to be the first to post that hotel !!! ]

Thanks for the info. Yes , the 3* option for $72 is still there in the PL express deals. It has a guest rating of 8.o and a Guest Favorite. It includes free internet and parking. So, is this the Courtyard or Residence Inn ? I will be renting a car anyway irrespective of where I stay. I am not planning to visit the strip too much as I will be at a conference for the most part of 2 days . The next time, when I go with my family , I will explore Vegas in more detail . So, what do you suggest ?

Thanks for the reply. I am looking at upto $75/night [ that would include parking and internet ] . So, without resort fees which say are $25 - then ,upto $50. Also, I found in the PRICELINE EXPRESS deals [used the PRICELINE link from here ] - in the LAS convention area there is a 3* hotel listed for around $70 that has free internet, parking, free breakfast . Based on what I have researched , this is the Courtyard or Residence Inn - and it has very good ratings . And none of these have any resort fees. I am thinking I should go for this based on my requirements. If I go this way , then it would have to be the PL express deals - because if I use the NYOP , then PL can upgrade me to a higher level which I dont want because it will inevitably a resort and also because the 4* LAS convention hotels are quite a bit cheaper than the 3* hotels. Even in the PL express deals for this area, the 3* hotel is more expensive than the 4* one. What do you suggest ? All hotels in the LAS convention are about 2 miles or less from the Venetian . Thanks.

Thanks for the info . Yes, the Stratosphere gets a lot of those complaints - so, I will go 4* and above.

Hi , Here's what I am looking at . I have a conference at the Venetian from 9/16-9/19 [Monday-Thursday]. The Venetian rates are very high for me and since I will be renting a car , any other hotel would be fine with me. I have never been to Vegas in all my years of traveling - so , I don't know how the traffic is . Where do I stay ? Do I stay in the Strip North area itself ? Or would it also be OK to stay in the Strip South , Strip East or the LAS convention areas ? How long does say , 6 miles , take from the Strip South area to the Venetian both during and after rush hour ? Also, about resort fees. Do all the hotels have resort fees ? Any other extra fees? My main requirements are free internet and free parking . The 3* hotels in the Strip North area - Harrah's and Stratosphere - get poor reviews and so, I am thinking 3.5* and above may be better . Thanks.

Yes, this is a replacement for the Hotwire thread. I was looking at HOTWIRE also to see what they offer. But, ultimately I decided to go with PL. I always have used PL for hotels, never Hotwire. And PRICELINE in general always has better hotels than HOTWIRE and at a better price . Thanks.

Hi, I got this 3* hotel in the Atlanta Perimter area. Used 3 free rebids. Started at $35 , PL counter-offered with $48 - ignored it and used free rebids. Got the hotel for $42. Hotel website showed $85. I was thinking maybe I would get the Sonesta ES Suites based on prior bids here and the pricing. I think a previous poster had an issue with PL regarding the pool at Sonesta as it was not functional due to the ongoing renovations and PL took care of his issue. So, maybe after that Sonesta was dropped from the 3* list. I would have been OK with Sonesta also. But, Holiday Inn select was a nice surprise. Has free internet and parking and pool. As always, used the PRICELINE link from here . Thanks. Details :: Offer Price: $42.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 3 + Add nights for the same rate! Room Subtotal: $126.00 Taxes & Fees: $30.41 Total Charged to Card: $156.41 [ You saved 55 % ]

A follow up to my request . I went ahead and used the NYOP and got the 3* Holiday Inn Select for $42. Will post the bid details in another post. Very happy with this deal. I was thinking I would be getting the Sonesta ES Suites ; so this was a pleasant surprise. Thanks.

I was looking for a 3* hotel in the Atlanta Perimeter area for the dates 08/05/13 - 08/08/13. The amenities listed are : 3-star Hotel in Perimeter : This Hotel features the following amenities: Free Parking Pet friendly - terms apply Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower Can you please identify this 3* hotel ? Thanks.

Hi, I need some bidding help for Atlanta. I have a conference at the Marriott Perimeter in Atlanta from 08/07/13 to 08/10/13. And their rates are very high. I will have a rental car - so any area close to it would be fine. How is the Perimeter area in Atlanta ? PRICELINE EXPRESS deals has a 3* hotel in Perimeter area for $45 and based on the bids I have seen here and the amenities, it is either the Sonesta ES Suites or Holiday Inn Select. So, do I stay in the Perimeter area itself or do I stay in one of the nearby areas like Buckhead, Galleria , Smyrna or Druid Hills ? How far are these from the Perimeter area especially during the rush hour times or high traffic times ? I want a 3* hotel or above. And I prefer free parking and free internet. So, for these - what areas do I stick to and what area do I bid for ? My maximum bid is $50. As always, will be using the PRICELINE link from here. Thanks.

Hi , again an older bid I forgot to post. Was a very last minute bid for the Austin Round Rock area. Got the 3* Holiday Inn. Good property. Room had microwave and refrigerator. Used PRICELINE link from here. The details :: Offer Price : $69.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 1 + Add nights for the same rate! Room Subtotal: $69.00 Taxes & Fees: $18.25 Total Charged to Card: $87.25 [ You saved 40 % ]

Hi, This is an older bid that I am posting . I got the Four Points Sheraton. Always used to get the Holiday Inn at the HOU airport location. Was the first time I stayed in 4 Points. Nice hotel with airport shuttle. Used PRICELINE link from here. Details :: Offer Price: $40.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 1 + Add nights for the same rate! Room Subtotal: $40.00 Taxes & Fees: $15.16 Total Charged to Card: $55.16 [ You saved 55 % ]

Hi, This is an older bid that I am posting now. I got the 4* Hilton in the NY Midtown. Used free rebids. Used PRICELINE link from here. The details :: Offer Price: $115.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 1 + Add nights for the same rate! Room Subtotal: $115.00 Taxes & Fees: $35.62 Total Charged to Card: $150.62

Hi, I got the Midsize with Alamo at HOU Houston Hobby . Used PRICELINE link from here . The details :: Your Offer Price: $17.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 1 SubTotal: $17.00 Taxes and Fees: $14.89 Total Rental Car Charges: $31.89 You saved 53%!*

Hi, I got the Standard size at Alamo at the DAL Dallas Love Field airport. I got the Kia Optima. Used the PRICELINE link from here. The details :: Your Offer Price: $14.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 2 SubTotal: $28.00 Taxes and Fees: $16.51 Total Rental Car Charges: $44.51 [ You saved 65%!* ]

Hi, Got the 2.5* Hawthorne suites at El Paso airport area location. Used PRICELINE link from here. The details :: Offer Price: $41.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 1 + Add nights for the same rate! Room Subtotal: $41.00 Taxes & Fees: $14.71 Total Charged to Card: $55.71 [ You saved 45 % ]

Hi, I got the 3* El Paso Suites hotel in the Cielo Vista area. Close to restaurants and I-10. Was formerly the Embassy Suites. Used PRICELINE link from here. The details :: Offer Price: $36.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 1 + Add nights for the same rate! Room Subtotal: $38.00 Taxes & Fees: $14.21 Total Charged to Card: $52.21 [ You saved 65 % ]

Hi, I got the 2.5 * Hawthorne Suites at the El Paso airport . For the price in El Paso - very good hotel. Fridge and microwave in the rooms. Free breakfast and internet. Friendly and helpful staff. Used PRICELINE link from here. The details :: Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $42.00 Subtotal: $84.00 Taxes & Fees $26.36 Total Charges for Original Reservation*: $ 120.36 [ You saved 55 % ]

Hi, I got the Wyndham Dallas as a 3.5* hotel in the Park central area. Location is right off the interstate. Close to restaurants and offices what I needed. Used PRICELINE link from here. The details :: Offer Price: $50.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 3 + Add nights for the same rate! Room Subtotal: $150.00 Taxes & Fees: $31.19 Total Charged to Card: $181.19 [ You saved 45 % ]

Hi, I got the Holiday Inn 3* hotel at the Houston Hobby airport. Very close to the airport. Has free shuttle. No free breakfast as it is a full service Holiday Inn and not the Express. Nice hotel for the price. The receptionist / check in clerk was very courteous and helpful. Used PRICELINE link from here. The details :: Offer Price: $52.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 1 + Add nights for the same rate! Room Subtotal: $52.00 Taxes & Fees: $15.87 Total Charged to Card: $67.87 [ You saved 65% ]

Hi, I got the 3.5* Crowne Plaza for the Houston Reliant Park - TX Medical center area. Used the PRICELINE link from here. If I remember correctly, there was a daily charge for parking at $9/day. The details :: Offer Price: $44.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 2 Room Subtotal: $88.00 Taxes & Fees: $23.73 Total Charged to Card: $111.73 [ You saved 65 % ]

Hi, I got the Houston Marriott North as a 3.5* hotel for the Houston IAH airport location. Used 3 free rebids. Used the PRICELINE link from here. Really good hotel for the price. The details :: Offer Price : $46.00 Rooms: 1 Nights: 1 Room Subtotal: $46.00 Taxes & Fees: $14.92 Total Charged to Card: $60.92[ Savings of 58% ]

These are the details for a car rental I got at IAH Houston airport. Used PRICELINE link from here . The details :: Your Offer Price: $16.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 1 SubTotal: $16.00 Taxes and Fees: $18.01 Total Rental Car Charges: $34.01 You saved 65%!*

Hi , I got a midsize at Hertz at San Fransisco airport for $24/day. Here are the details :: Your Offer Price: $24.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 4 SubTotal: $96.00 Taxes and Fees: $55.71 Total Rental Car Charges: $151.71 You saved 62%!*