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We ended up reserving a free cancellation hotel (Harrah's) that was on the low range of what we were trying. We continued to try to get a better star/price, but were unsuccessful, so ended up staying at Harrah's.

e were going for 6/29-7/4, and basically wanting as inexpensive as possible. We tried $45 for 2.5-4* today on PRICELINE. We went for a $57, 2.5* from HOTWIRE. Melvindale Inn & Suites (which called itself Red Roof Melvindale when we called it to request a crib). Amenities listed include: Free Breakfast, Free Parking, Business Center, Self-Service Laundry, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool(s), Pool(s).

Using the BB Price.line link, trying to get a low price for a 5-night stay in Dearborn, MI. 1) June 1: Tried levels 2*-4* in Dearborn for $30. None accepted. 2) June 2: Tried levels 2*-4* in Dearborn for $40. None accepted. 3) June 3: Tried levels 2*-4* in Dearborn for $45. None accepted.

We need to go to Detroit this weekend 8/15-8/18 (3 nights). We'd prefer to stay in Dearborn, or possibly Allen Park/Melvindale/Lincoln Park. 2* for $56/night in Allen Park/Melvindale/Lincoln Park (Detroit area). 45% recommend it. Free Parking Free Breakfast Free Internet Pet friendly Indoor pool(s) Fitness Center Pool(s) Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access 3* for $66/night in Allen Park/Melvindale/Lincoln Park (Detroit area). 90% recommend it. Free Parking Free Internet Pet friendly Boutique Hotel Indoor pool(s) Airport Shuttle Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Laundry Facilities (self-service) Accessible for the deaf Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking We'll also be looking at whether Priceline is a better option. Any help you could provide would be great.

The Entertainment Book discount didn't work for me, but thanks for posting it, Romelle. I upped all the bids by $1, but everything was still rejected. I'll wait a few more days before bidding again. Thanks!

Well, I've started to pace out the bids every few days. I have a $50 in bonus cash that expires tomorrow night. It was supposed to be $10/night, but because we're doing 4 rooms, it's only $3.13/night. So 5* at *85.13 and $90.13 failed. 4* at $49.13, 54.13, 59.13, 64.13, and 69.13 all failed. I'll try again tomorrow night before the bonus cash is gone. How likely is it that if all my friends went on Priceline at the same time and put their own bids in (if they also had the bonus cash), for the exact same star level and bid price, that we would get the same hotel?

FYI: Using the links above, I rebid the same amounts from yesterday. All bids were rejected. (5* $82 and $87, and 4* 46, 51, 56, 61, and $66)

Thanks for letting me know about the resort fees (sad, but not surprising). Hopefully the 4 rooms won't count against us either. Just tried rebidding. For 5* it rejected $82 and $87. For 4* it rejected 46, 51, 56, 61, and $66. Just thought I'd keep everyone updated.

I don't think we want the Trump. One reason why we're leaning towards Priceline is because we heard they didn't have resort fees tacked on with the blind bidding. Is that true? In terms of star rating, we'd love 5* but we're pretty firm on price. Perhaps waiting until after the new year would help?

A group of 4 couples are going to Vegas for a Friday-Tuesday vacation on the Strip (north or south). We'd like 4* or 5*, with a budget of $100/room. A few questions: 1) Does booking so many rooms tend to help or hurt Priceline bids? 2) Since it's both weekend nights and weeknights, what should we expect in terms of pricing for the bidding? And to verify, these are the potential rebid zones, correct? 4* Boulder Henderson North West Las Vegas Nellis 5* Boulder Fremont St. Henderson Lake Las Vegas L.V. Airport North West L.V. Near L.V. Strip East Near L.V. Strip West Nellis Summerlin Tonight I put in 2 bids (using the links above) at 5* for $70 & 75 (or 75 & 80, I can't remember), and then $40, 45, 50, 55, 60 for 4*. All were declined.

Can you help id these Hotwire hotels? I'm guessing it's Trump Towers & Treasure Island, but am not sure. A group of friends are going to Vegas for 4/19-4/23. Are these good rates or would we likely do better by bidding on Priceline? Would the hotels tack on the resort fees if we bid on Priceline as well, or would it be included? 5* The Strip-North Area for $92 (+ $30/day resort fee) recommended in 90% of reviews Spa Services Resort Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Kitchenette Free Parking 4* The Strip-North Area for $86 (+$25/day resort fee) recommended in 85% of reviews Resort Casino Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Spa Services Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Free Parking Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower

Using the link at the top, we booked the 3* Hyatt Place Herndon on 6/29/2013 for $59 ($71.39 with tax). The amenities included: Indoor pool(s) Airport Shuttle Smoke Free Rooms Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) High-Speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Accessible for the blind Free Parking Free Breakfast Free Internet Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Handicapped parking Roll-in shower

The amenities for the 3.5* hotel on Hotwire is: Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool Restaurant Business Center High-speed internet access It is recommended in 85% of reviews. So is this the Crown Plaza?

Yesterday I tried bidding on 3* at $55, 60, 65, and $70 and a 4* at $112. All were unsuccessful. This morning I put in 3* for downtown at $65 (and then Priceline added the 3.5 & 4* automatically on that first bid, grrr), $75, and $85 and all were unsuccessful. By the way, are we 99% positive that the Hotwire hotel is the Crowne Plaza?

I saw that 3.5* but I think it's the Crown Plaza (am I wrong?) which is further away from the action than I would really like. I prefer the location of pretty much all of the other hotels over that one. Figures.

I just tried 4* at $85, 90, 95, 100, 105, and 112, and all were unsuccessful. I also tried 3.5* at $85 and that did not work either.

I logged in last night, but was having some difficulties bidding. Anyway, I tried 3* for $55, 60, and 65 (which somehow also included the 4 and 3.5*) and none of them were successful. I'll try again today.

Tonight I tried $85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, and 112 for a 4* hotel in downtown Memphis using the Betterbidding links. All bids were unsuccessful. I also tried $85 for a 3* and 3.5* hotel in Downtown Memphis, which were also unsuccessful. I'll keep trying and will keep you informed of my progress.

Tonight we bid on a Dearborn hotel for 4 nights, from 3/5-3/9. First bid: $40 for a 4* in Dearborn Second bid: $45 for a 4 or 3.5* in Dearborn Third bid: $50 for a 4 or 3.5* in Dearborn or Taylor (which does not have 3.5 or 4* hotels, or 3*) Fourth (successful) bid: $55 for a 4, 3.5, or 3* hotel. Got the 3* Courtyard by Marriott Dearborn Total with taxes and fees was less than $260.

I bid (through the PRICELINE link on this page) for a 4* hotel in downtown New Orleans on Sunday, November 21 (which happens to be a home game for the Saints). I tried $45, $50, $55, and then was successful at $60. I got the Sheraton Hotel. It was $76.97 including tax.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I tried again for 4* for $90, 95, 100, 105, and 110, and 3.5* for $107 and $110. None were successful.

Well, we're getting 2 rooms, so it's $160 more. Our backup is Century Plaza Hotel & Suites, which we have at $129 including taxes. We don't really want to spend more than this as I think we'll be happy with the room, location, and quality. It's just that we'd be thrilled with better quality and location, but don't want to pay additional for it. So if we can get a 4* for the same price in a good location, then we'd go for it, but we're not willing to spend extra.

Thanks for the recommendation, but it'll end costing us about $200 more to stay there than at our backup, which is a more centrally located 3* hotel than the Georgian. For Vancouver I'm really only wanting a 4* (or higher) hotel at a lesser price, or else I'm not changing.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I tried Downtown & Granville 4* hotels. Bid at $90, 91, 95, 100, 105, and 110. All were unsuccessful for 7/19-7/23.

Sorry for the confusion. I thought that since one was for Hotwire and the other was for Priceline that each should be in its respective forum. Yesterday I only bid on the downtown zone, though in the past I've tried Granville & Downtown. But HOTWIRE no longer has the Downtown West hotel available, at least not at that price. There is a $79 3.5* hotel in the Granville Entertainment District, which I think is the Executive Hotel Vintage Park. But I'd rather have a more centrally located hotel, if that is indeed the HOTWIRE hotel. I'll try the Vancouver hotels on PRICELINE again shortly and let you know how it goes. (And yes, I'm using the links.)