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Hotel Name: Torrey Pines Hilton 10950 North Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, California 92037 858-558-1500 Your Offer Price: $47.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $47.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $11.67 Total Charges: $58.67

Hotel Name: Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six 2301 South East 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316 954-525-6666 Your Offer Price: $80.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 4 Subtotal: $320.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $47.74 Total Charges: $367.74

First bid accepted. Hotel Name: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 612-370-1234 Billing Date: November 10, 2003 Your Offer Price: $45.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $45.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $11.79 Total Charges: $56.79

You could try bidding 3* SFO on priceline for $29. There is a slight chance you could end up at a nearby hotel but the Hyatt seems to come up most often on TOBB. Unless the Hyatt is sold out, this should work for you. Let us know.

Just did a quick hotwire check for your dates 12/26-12/29 and this is what it showed: 12/26 only 4.5* (MGM Grand) $155 5*V nothing 12/27 only 4.5* (MGM Grand) $165 5* V $261 12/28 only 4.5* (MGM Grand) $111 5* V $180 12/26-12/29 4.5* $147 and 5*V nothing First of all, if hotwire has no 5* for 12/26, priceline may not have any availability for that date either. You are quite possibly bidding this too early and you seem to be bidding too low. Good luck!

Well, my DtheD refund was denied. If you read the promotion carefully, it says "rates starting at $79.95" and the rate is actually $109 for my night, Oct 23. www.mgmgrand.com Dear cheezhead: Thank you for your message regarding the Hotwire Hotel Double the Difference Price Guarantee. After reviewing the information you submitted, we have determined that you are not eligible for a refund under the Double the Difference Price Guarantee because The lower rate that you provided was not available for your dates of stay. The hotel reservations line was contacted to verify the price per night at the property. The price given was the price offered on October 7, 2003 including the price displayed on the property's website. It was not lower than the Hotwire price you purchased the room at. The Terms and conditions of the Double the Difference guarantee state: The Double the Difference Guarantee from Hotwire is available to any customer who purchases one or more room nights from Hotwire and finds a lower total pre-tax rate for the same hotel and the same dates from any other source within 48 hours following the customer's purchase on Hotwire. To view the Terms and Conditions in full, click the following link: http://www.hotwire.com/popUp/double-the-di...terms-popup.jsp At Hotwire, our mission is to help you get the best hotel rates around. We are working to provide the most value for your money, while ensuring that our guarantee policy is fair and reasonable. Thank you again for your email and for using Hotwire. If you have any questions about this message, please respond by email to [email protected]. The Hotwire Hotel Team

After getting the MGM Grand on hotwire, I checked rates on the MGM Grand web site and they had $79 for my date. SHOOT! Oh well, I'll make it up on the tables, right? :)

Check-In Date: Thursday, October 9, 2003 Check-Out Date: Friday, October 10, 2003 Hotel Name: Hilton San Diego Resort 1775 E Mission Bay Drive San Diego, California 92109 619-276-4010 Billing Date: October 7, 2003 Your Offer Price: $90.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $90.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $17.08 Total Charges: $107.08

Hotel Details - eight ammenities (forgot to write down) 4.5* MGM Grand Hotel and Casino (Deluxe) 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 891-1111 Check-in: Thu, Oct 23, 2003 at 3:00 PM Check-out: Fri, Oct 24, 2003 at 11:00 AM No. Rooms: 1 No. Nights: 1 Price Per Night: $85.00 Subtotal: $85.00 Taxes / Booking Fees: $14.95 Total Price: $99.95 Rates are priced in U.S. dollars. Important Reminders:

I don't know what the identity of the $73 property is but wanted to point out that the Park Hyatt has complimentary limo service. We stayed at the Park Hyatt for $65 via priceline in January and loved it.

First bid accepted: Hotel Name: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport 1333 Bayshore Highway Burlingame, California 94010 650-347-1234 Billing Date: September 15, 2003 Your Offer Price: $29.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $29.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $9.94 Total Charges: $38.94

First bid was accepted. This hotel is located in the main Long Beach zone - not the airport zone.

Check-In Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Check-Out Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 Hotel Name: Hyatt West Hollywood On Sunset 8401 Sunset Blvd Hollywood, California 90069 323-656-1234 Your Offer Price: $50.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $50.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $13.27 Total Charges: $63.27

First bid $50 rejected. Second bid $57 accepted. Hotel Name: Doubletree Hotel San Diego, Mission Valley 7450 Hazard Center Drive San Diego, California 92108 619-297-5466 Your Offer Price: $57.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $57.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $11.86

You can try checking your dates with the vacation package to be sure the Swan comes up with the same ammenities. The ammenties you've posted match up with the 4* Swan on the hotwire hotel list. It is likely the Swan.

I just wanted to point out that the Waldorf Towers does not release availability to priceline until the very last minute. Bidding this far out is not likely to be successful. Also, my neighbor recently stayed at the 3* Jolly Madison (for $67) and really liked it.

Hotel Name: Holiday Inn Downtown Minneapolis Metrodome 1500 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 612-333-4646 Your Offer Price: $45.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $90.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $17.62 Total Charges: $107.62

I think either area will be lovely. I would first try bidding 4* downtown and if that doesn't work bid 4* Coastal. You really can't go wrong in San Diego. Have a great trip.

Check-In Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 Check-Out Date: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Hotel Name: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport 1333 Bayshore Highway Burlingame, California 94010 650-347-1234 Billing Date: July 18, 2003 Your Offer Price: $25.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $50.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $12.74 Total Charges: $62.74

Check-In Date: Friday, July 18, 2003 Check-Out Date: Saturday, July 19, 2003 Hotel Name: Jolly Hotel Madison Towers 22 East 38th Street New York, New York 10016 212-802-0600 Your Offer Price: $67.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $67.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $15.80 Total Charges: $82.80

Started bidding at $114 three days ago. First bid today was $140 for UES and UM-CPS - asked to add $22 Second bid of $145 accepted Hotwire had this hotel for $177 so I knew it was likely I could get it cheaper on priceline. :)

What exactly is the $20 trick? Please tell.

I saw that $1,050 per night hotel room. I'd sure like to collect double the difference on that one!!!

3.5* Customer Favorite Hotel Ammenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness Doubletree Hotels Doubletree San Diego-Del Mar (Distinctive) 11915 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-5900 Check-in: Fri, Jun 6, 2003 at 3:00 PM Check-out: Sun, Jun 8, 2003 at 12:00 PM

Hotel Name: Marriott Rancho Las Palmas Resort 41000 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, California 92270 Your Offer Price: $60.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Subtotal: $120.00 Taxes and Service Fees: $19.79 Total Charges: $139.79