Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Kansas City (Overland Park) Marriott Overland Park

[franklin411]

I'm doing a few days of research around Eastern Kansas (Lawrence and Emporia), and I had been looking at staying in Lawrence. I spotted the Holiday Inn in Lawrence for $69 on Hotwire, but I was a bit put off by the relatively high price + the fact that there were so many glowing reviews about the water slide (what is this, Disneyland?).

I bid up to $50 + $5 PL cash for a 3* in Lawrence and got nothing. Then I tried Hotwire for Kansas City and identified the Sheraton Overland Park for $79/night. I checked the PL list and saw that PL counts the Sheraton, the Marriott, and the Hyatt Place as 3.5*, so I figured I'd better not bid too close to the Hotwire price expecting to get the Sheraton.

I bid $58 + $5 PL cash for a 3.5* in Overland Park and got the Marriott right away.

I hope I made the right choice! Generally, I like to stay at better-name hotels (Sheraton, Marriott, etc...) and I didn't think the Holiday Inn in Lawrence was offering a compelling rate ($69 on Hotwire is practically rack rate). So I figured it was better to stay in a nicer place and drive a little than to stay in a lower-quality place and not drive.

Anyone know how the weekday traffic is between KC and Lawrence/Emporia?

Used the PRICELINE link.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

I think this is a very good deal for this Marriott property. Hopefully those familiar with the area can provide details on the traffic.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.