Noela

Thereuare, Thanks very much for all the efforts spent trying to help me. I realized it is important for me to stay at the conference hotel (instead of commuting daily to it) so i would have to manage and get a rate there. The best rate I am coming up with now is $93/night + tax. I will have to see if I can get some discount codes to book it directly. Thanks again for your help.... rgs, Noela

Thanks very much and I understand your caution. I will note that for the future. That property may not work for me -- so I want to increase my bid to a max of $60 for a 3* in Marietta -- i think this may be an over-bid, but i want to try. Thanks in advance for any suggested strategies rgds, Noela

Thereuare, thanks very much for the suggested strategies. I tried all the rebids and it didn't work. I will wait till tomorrow and try again. In the meantime, I checked Hotwire, and there is a 3.5* Hotel with the following amenities: 3.5-star hotel in Marietta This hotel features the following amenities: Smoke Free Rooms: Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free. Fitness Center: Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s): Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s): Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Business Center: Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. Laundry Facilities: <amenity names only please... not descriptions> High-speed Internet Access: Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Would it be possible to identify this hotel based on these specs. I think it is one of the CrownPlaza's in Mariettta Thanks in advance, Noela

Thanks. My max/night = $50 & preferred star rating = 3* rgds, Noela

Thereuare, thanks very much for your reply. Yes, I am ok with any hotel within the Marietta zone. Thanks - Noela

Thereuare, thanks very much. Since I need to be certain on my travel times, I will try and book conventionally. Thanks again for all your help, but I am have another question about bidding for a hotel room in the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center or one of the hotels close to it. I would appreciate some thoughts on your bidding strategies. warmest regards, Noela

Hello, I am attending a conference at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center between April 7 and 11. I want to either stay at the conference center or as close to it as possible. What other hotels are close to this property (i am still trying to find out), and more importantly, what bidding strategies would you suggest to locate me either in this hotel or as close to it as possible. thanks in advance, Noela

Hello, Good evening to you all. I am looking for booking advice on a trip from Philadelphia to Atlanta between April 7 to April 11. I use the airfare checker and most prices are around $184 ($164 + fees inclusive). I tried booking starting at $60.00 and got rejected. What bidding strategies would you suggest? Thanks in advance for your assistance. rgds, Noela

Hi all, its been a while. I made a reservation for Wyndham Mt Laurel for one night (12/26-12/27). First bid for 2.5* @ 40 was rejected, and PL requested an increase of $12. I declined, added a re-bid zone, increased my bid to $45, which was then accepted. Thanks for BB, I used the PRICELINE travel link. Happy holidays to you all, especially Thereuare who has been of most help. rgds, Noela

Economy preferable, but nothing more than compact -- just basic. thanks - Noela

Hi, I plan on renting a car from Buffalo Airport and driving it to Toronto, Canada between Feb 16 and 18. PRICELINE is quoting me $42/day, but wondering what bidding strategy would you suggest for a lower rate? thanks very much - Emmanuel

Hi, wanted a 3-night stay around Cherry Hill area. First Bid2.5*: $35 rejected. Counter offered $15 increase. I rejected it Second Bid 2.5*: Added rebid zone (Deptford Area), increased bid to $40 -- it was rejected. Third Bid - dropped zone to 2.0* and increased bid to $45 (desperation setting in). It was accepted, and upgraded to a 2.5* property (Hyatt Place in Mount Laurel) -- really nice property -- free WIFI, parking, etc. Of course, I remembered and used our built-in PRICELINE link from this page. rgds, Noela

It is Budget...

Thanks..I started the bidding process and finally a bid of $45 was accepted. Here are the details: Your Offer Price: $45.00 (per day) Total Rental Days: 4 days(3 days and 6 hours) Subtotal: $180.00 Taxes and Fees: $66.83 Total Charges: $246.83 Lowest Published Price: $371.96 Total Savings:* $125.13 (You saved 34%) Thanks again - saving slightly more than $100 on some of the best deals around....

Szymon, thanks for the suggestion -- I don't have AAA. I tried the Alamo site, booking from May 23 (12 noon) to May 26 (6pm), and got a base price of $284.17 (with the $15 discount). Adding a $75.14 taxes and fees, shoots the price up to $359.41. Did you do something different to get eht $265.03 rgds, Noela

Thanks -- I started today....and would see how it goes within the next 10 days. rgds, N

HOTWIRE is showing me $55.95 per day... rgds, Noela

Hi, I intend to rent a minivan from May 23 through 26 from Philadelphia Airport. I tried booking direct with most of the major rental companies but the rates are quite high (around 300+ - taxes/fees included, even with coupons) I want to try bidding....what would be the best strategy. HOTWIRE is giving me $273 approximately. What can i expect from PRICELINE? thanks - Noela

Forumers, I am at the hotel right now, and I am amazed by the facility -- it is really awesome...I am surprised it has a 2* rating. Maybe, after Holiday Inn takes over, it will increase...but it is a pleasant place (free parking, free WIFI Internet, heated indoor pool, etc)... I am pleased.. regards, Noela

Hi, Just got this hotel on the first try...was going to shoot for a 2.5*, but my blurred vision could not escape the 2* check button. ----------> Las Palmas Hotel And Suites West Ft. Lauderdale - Plantation 3003 North University Drive Sunrise, Florida 33322 Check-In Date: Fri, Aug 3, 2007 / After 03:00 PM Check-Out Date: Mon, Aug 6, 2007 / 12:00 PM Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $45.00 Subtotal: $135.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $24.47 Total Charges*: $159.47 ----> Though I may have overbidded for this hotel, I think this is still a good deal since their standard internet rate is $120 per night. Of course, I booked through Savingsbarn link. thanks Noela

Thanks for all responses. I might have to call DavesLimos .. Yes, Hertz has cars, but only smaller ones: I need a larger car (that can carry about 5 -7) and I have 6 large suitcases.. My other option is to take Greyhound from Philly to Port Authority, and then take one of Airport shuttles from there.. thanks again - MN

Hi, I am flying out of JFK this weekend (17 June), with my family overseas. We were planning to rent a car from Philly/Cherry Hill and drop it off at JFK. Currently, I'm unable to find any rental company allowing one-way for this particular weekend. What could possibly explain this? Is there any other way to travel from Philly area to JFK (with 2 school-age kids and 6 suitcases)? Thanks - MN

Blindman, certainly, I have savingsbarn.com bookmarked. I will use that link or other related ones, if I should go that route. rgds, Noela

Thanks very much - Blindman and Will - I am still trying to find cheaper rates through other alternative means. If all fails, I might still come here and bid by friday, after comparing costs of two separate reservations through PL versus direct booking with the hotel. regards, Noela

Blindman, thanks very much for your cautions -- I am aware of the restrictions, and realize there are no guarantees, but I will still want to bid -- is it possible to do so through Hotwire -- none of the hotels listed have amenities that resemble those of Residence Inn. rgds, Noela