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I just won a 4* in downtown Cleveland on a $67 bid($86.12 total) for this coming Saturday night. I started bidding last night on 4* Downtown hotels, moving up in $2-$3 increments from $63, adding an area each time(there are 10 from which to choose with no 4*'s)stopping at $75(just five bids), maximizing our $95 total budget(including taxes). I closed browser and started same bid structure on 3 1/2* hotels, stopping at $72(lower rating, lower budget and just four bids). Closed browser again, started with 3* at $55, stopping at $65. I was counter offered a 3* for $76 and turned it down. But after reconsidering today that we just wanted a really nice hotel with good restaurants nearby, I started bidding using the University Circle as my start point. Started on 4 1/2* at $60, $2 or $3 increments, bidding six times, stopping at $72. Nothing. Started new bidding for 4* at $60, then $62, $65, then figured, add the Downtown area and bid $67, and nailed it. To understand where a good deal sweet spot would be, I perused the Priceline.Express deals to know what price not to exceed and get my own deal. We are happy with the results. It was through this board I learned the framework for the bid structures while bidding on a Pittsburgh hotel a couple weeks ago. I, of course, used the PRICELINE link from this site. Thanks for being here.

Thanks yellowdog and thereuare. I used the two strategies proposed in my previous thread, trying for 4* first then adjusted to 3 1/2* and up, and ended up with a better deal than the priceline.Express Deal offered($100 for 3 1/2*). I am very happy so far, as this is a Saturday stay during a heavily booked time in Pittsburgh. I used the PRICELINE link provided. Thanks again!!!

$120/night, June 7, downtown/university zone, 3.5 or 4 star rating

Downtown 3.5 star, indoor pool, business center, fitness center, restaurant, pets allowed... Which one do you think this is? We're looking for June 7, one night, downtown, best price/highest star combo It's during their art festival, so rooms are scarce. Thanks for your help, and I'll use the PRICELINE link as I have in the past. And, please instruct on how to proceed with bidding for name my own price. Could it be the Wyndham Grand Downtown? Doing a Pittsburgh search with pets allowed and business center only brings up the Wyndham.

One night at a 3* in SoHo garnered nothing with bids of: $170 $175 $179 added 2 1/2* $180 $185 $189 They then countered with $210, but I waited. Later, bid $190 $195 and won Monday with $200 and got Holiday Inn Downtown, one night. Of course, used this site's PRICELINE link.