Noela

Ok...will do that.....during the course of the week....after exploring all the options.. best - Noela

Dahammer, I am about to contact the Holiday & Ramada Innss...... I found interesting details on this site: http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/sp...ses/9297117.htm What do you think of the MicrotelInn....if the rates posted at this site are valid (i will have to check), then it might be worth the try, assuming it is a safe place.... cheers - Noela

Thereuare, Thanks.... do you know of any strategies to doing 2 legs of one-way car rentals: August 16: 1-way rental from BWI to PHL August 28: 1-way rental from PHL to BWI I am getting horrible rates off the web... cheers, Noela

Thereuare, Thanks for the reply. These are the hotels that offer the Park & Fly deal in the Philly airport area: -- Sheraton Four Points -- Sheraton Suites -- Hilton -- Renaissance -- Holiday Inn So you think bidding 2.5* to 3* in the philly airport area might not land any of these ? cheers, Noela

Hi, I need to attend a conference in Philly between 8/13 - 8/16. Thereafter, I am going to Los Angeles for about 12 days, till 8/28. Now, i need a park and fly deal that will somehow allow me to stay in Philly for the conference, and go for my 12 days trip to Los Angels. will priceline-booked hotels offer park & fly deals? I am looking at a maximum of 3* hotels.. sincerely, Noela

Thereuare, this hotel is really good...it should probably be ranked 3*....service, reception is good - the rooms are large, with kitchen, refrigerator, etc ...good for a family on a vacation. Will stay here again ! cheers, Noela

Checked into this hotel today, 07/16/2005. Impressed by the size of this room. For a 2.5* rating, this hotel is worth much more....it is quite large, with kitchen, big bedroom and bathroom - it almost feels like a 1-bedroom apartment. I felt so much at home. It does not compare with any other 3* or even 4* i have stayed at.... Excellent for families on vacation, and others with domesticated tastes.... Highly Recommended ..will stay here again ! Noela

it is rated 2.5* -- thanks - Noela

2* Ottawa Marriott Residence Inn Bid 3* Ottawa Hull at $45, declined Bid 2.5* Ottawa Hull at $48, declined Added Ottawa, bid $45. Bid accepted. Bid date: July 15, 2005 Checkin: July 16, 2005 Checkout: July 17, 2005 Your Offer Price: $45.00 (US dollars) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $45.00 (US dollars)

actually, i would prefer Hull, but could do with any other place within Ottawa itself. i tried Hull, 3* 45, rejected, lowered it to 2.5* 48 rejected. and stopped. I could add more zones, but decided to wait for further guidance. cheers, Noela

oTTAWA HULL SHOULD BE FINE..... CHEERS - NOELA

Hi, I need to book a hotel for a night - 7/16 - 7/17 (saturday-sunday). I willing to pay a max of about $50, so probably a 2* or 3* should suffice. What bidding strategies would you recommend? In appreciation - Noela

Well, I got it at a 2* Level. Since bidding at 2.5* and 3* levels were not successful at even up to $80, I dropped star level, and bidded straight $60 for JFK, and got it. With taxes and fees, it came to $78 (advertised rates for that hotel start at around $90, with taxes/fees, it could run about $120). At least, I am happy we will be closer to the airport. Please amend title to: 2* NYC Airports (Airport JFK) Best Western, $60 -- 6/14 cheers - Noela

Thereuare, followed the suggestions with no luck. If the immediate surrounding area - JFK is getting difficult, what other area is within 30 mins driving distance from JFK - note, we will have to start our journey around 5am to get to JFK for a 7.30 am flight? i appreciate your thoughts - Noela

Hi, A friend of mine is having an 5hr (11pm - 6am) lay over at JFK on tuesday, June 14, to catch a plane the following morning. She needs a place to rest. For a 5hr stay, quality is not so much an issue, though safety is. What bidding strategies would you suggest - i don't know the JFK area well, so i don't know how far to stay. Her flight to the west coast is around 7.30am, meaning we have to be at the airport latest at 6am. We are prepared to pay about 60 per night. thanks in advance for your help - N

thanks for all the assistance - cheers - N

Well, successfully bidded and got the same hotel again - Wyndham. First bidded $40 Elizabeth-Newark Counter offered 2 increase, which i failed to accept. I closed browser and bid $50 for a 2.5* Newark-Newark EWR. This was rejected, so I added Elizabeth-Newark increasing my bid to $55, which was also rejected. I closed my browser, began a new session I selected 2.5* Jersey City starting at $50 - this was rejected. I added Elizabeth-Newark, increased my bid to $55 and bang, it was accepted, and upgraded to a 3*. Thanks - Noela

Anyhow, I went with Budget - only they will allow a drive through to Canada. I will be renting from them again mid july for about a week. thanks - thereuare

Here i am again - i need help in bidding for a Newark airport/elizabeth area hotel for one night - june 4 through 5th. I am willing to accept 2.5 - 3* levels, at a maximum bid of about $55. BTW - i originally started with 2 nights 6/3, but had to split bid, and got Wyndham for the first night. My options are to try and get Wyndham for the second night or preferably get a different hotel to compare. What strategies could work? cheers - N

Thereuare: Finally got it !! I followed your instructions and: Selecte 2.5* Jersey City... I bid $55, it was rejected, so I added add Elizabeth-Newark EWR..., and it was accepted and upgraded to a 3* with taxes it came to $70 for the first night. What options do i have now for the second night? Should I try to add it now using the same booking strategies? OR should i start a new booking outright? I am inclined to follow the same strategy you suggested above and get a different hotel for one more night just for comparison purposes - BTW, I had stayed at Wyndham before and liked it, but would want to sample other hotels around the airport area. would you recommend this for the second night. and how do i change my subject line to reflect the win? thanks - N cheers - Noela

Now that i've learnt my lesson....re acceptable bid and what MAX i am willing to bid, I want to try split bidding. I just tried and bid $40 for Elizabeth-Newark for just one night (friday night) - it went through and rejected it - but it didn't give me the usual warning that i need to wait or change my bidding zones. I was thinking of following the strategies you suggested, and up my bidding till about $55 and see what gives. I can then do the same for the second night, and wouldn't mind chaning hotels/motels? adviceable? thanks for the efforts - N

Sometimes, when I'm in NJ airport area for my routine visits, I stay at EconoLodge (Elizabeth) or HowardJohnson and pay about 62/night or HowardJohnson at - with taxes, it comes to close to 66. I wanted something better quality than EconoLodge, but at roughly the same price range. I thought by pegging my max bid at 50, i could still get by with around 140 for the 2 day stay. So, I could still increase my bid a bit, so long as I can get something around $65 range tax / fees inclusize. Is it possible anywhere? I am sending you an IM message too. cheers - N

well, no luck..... whats going on here....? thanks anyhow for all your assistance - now that I've exhausted my options almost, I'm thinking of adding the North Bergen area. /N

i think raising up to $50 is good. then i can look into different areas - anywhere close to Jersey City area is good or about 20 minutes from downtown Newark should be ok. cheers - N

and i am willing to go to 2* at any of these places - cheers, N