Priceline Hotel: 3* San Diego (Mission Valley) Handlery Hotel

[mclan]

After reading the helpful posts on this forum, figured the lowest I could bid on a 3* hotel in Mission Valley would be about $45 and that I'd get the Handlery Hotel. I was right! First bid was $45 on Mission Valley area only, got the Handlery. Knew hotel gets poor reviews on TripAdvisor.com, but figured one night would be ok, especially at that price. Best advertised rate I could find was $109/night. Will post my opinion of the hotel.

By the way, parking is $8/day, I called and confirmed. However, I have a handicapped placard--when I mentioned this, the front desk told me the parking fee would be waived. I've also heard that if you complain and say there's nowhere else to park but in their lot, they'll waive the fee.

[thereuare]

Glad you were able to use the information here to help you formulate a bidding strategy and have success!

I've stayed in a few hotels with less than stellar reviews... but for the price paid were great (if i was there as a full paying customer i would have had negative reviews as well.... it's all about Value).

Enjoy your stay and thanks for posting.

[mclan]

I have added a review of the Handlery Hotel on the Reviews forum. As you say, the value was terrific, so I had no complaints. However, had I paid $109/night, I wouldn't have been anywhere near as pleased with the place!