Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Raleigh-Durham (Crabtree) Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley

[kjones]

Started my bidding using the PRICELINE link on this site. Started my bid with the Crabtree Valley area only which only offers 3.5 stars as the highest available level. I bid $50, which I knew was really low but decided to try. The bid was not accepted. Changed the zones to add NCSU-Downtown area and increased the bid to $70. Bid was won.

I have already called the hotel which confirmed (over the phone) an ability to get a room with two beds. Receptionist made it clear that if the hotel had been more booked they wouldn't have been able to offer the second bed and that I wasn't garunteed any room until actually checking in. We'll see how it goes once I check in and I'll report it back here.

Otherwise, looking forward to what appears to be a great hotel for a quick little overnight trip.

Thanks to this site for the valuable information!!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you're pleased with the results and that the hotel was receptive to adding your room request in the system... what they told you seem perfectly reasonable and 'fair'.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay... and good luck with the room assignment.

[kjones]

Just wanted to let everyone know that, for the most part, check-in was a breeze. They did tell me that because I had used Priceline to book the room that internet was not included. However, I didn't go to use the internet so that was fine. They did honor the two bed request so that is all that matters.

This was an all-around good hotel: good location, clean, really nice indoor/outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and lots of room to sit and relax around the hotel.

[thereuare]

Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and the property was able to accommodate your request for two beds.

Thanks for the follow-up.