Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Philadelphia (Downtown) Marriott

[Ash1]

I originally bid $60 for a hotel in the downtown zone for a three star or above and was rejected on 9/18. Even though the trip is still a few weeks away, I was tired of having unresolved details and nervous about using Priceline for the first time. A bid of $65 seemed to be successful on a consistent basis on this site, so I tried it today and won. I'm pleased for my first use of Priceline considering how high all the rates for downtown Philly lodging has been virtually everywhere else I have looked.

I will admit that based off of some bedbug reports and other reviews that I was really hoping not to get the Marriott originally. After my win, I did some more research online, and found that every room in the hotel was renovated this year. Judging by the dates of comments that mentioned renovated rooms, this possibly occurred sometime in July or August. A high percentage of the recent reviews on various travel sites have been positive and one even specifically mentioned that they had feared the bed bug problem but found it to be a complete non-issue. I feel a bit better now and after my trip, I'll submit a review.

Thanks!

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Definitely a nice deal for this property, and glad to hear that the reviews for this hotel have turned more positive. Providing a follow-up review is greatly appreciated.

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

Enjoy your stay.

[Ash1]

I found this link to a press release on the Marriott's renovations this afternoon and thought it might be helpful for other people considering a Philly bid. The mention of new bedding was definitely welcome.