Priceline Hotel: 2.5* Burlington Country Inn and Suites

[Hokietravel]

Transparent side price was $79, and I typically do a little better than 50% off, so I thought to start bidding at $35, but since I had almost a week and 3 rebid zones I started at $25. I was waaaay too optimistic.

Bids rejected at $25, $27, $29, $31, $33, $35, $37, $40, $42, $44, $46, $48, $50, $53.

Bid for $55 rejected but counter offered at $73, which I turned down because a counter offer has always meant they'll accept about half-way between my last bid and the offer.

Bid $63 and was accepted.

Good news: This bidding took from Thursday to Sunday, with my trip beginning on Monday so I was out of time and rebid zones when I won. It was my last shot before paying retail. Whew.

Bad news: Only saved $16 a night, or in other words, 20%.

Eh, it's better than saving 0%. :-)

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success! :)

Not a bad deal, especially in a smaller area and fairly last-minute.

Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.