Priceline Hotel: 3* Rochester Springhill Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic Area Saint Marys

[DelArmy]

I usually start bidding for a hotel about a week before I need the room. This allows multiple days of bidding if necessary in order to get the best price. The first day I bid Rochester Downtown 3* at $45 and got a $55 counteroffer. Since the Springhill Suites has recently been upgraded to a 3* I figured I’d get either the Springhill or Holiday Inn DT. I was afraid I’d get the Holiday Inn DT if I bid higher so I switched gears to bidding on a 2 1/2 * . 2 ½* usually have breakfast which saves time and at least another $10. Well, tried Rochester North 2 1/2* at $40 and no go. Added Rochester DT at $45 and got a $53 Counter. I knew I could do better than $53, but was out of bids for the day(I don’t like any of the hotels in South Rochester so did not bid that zone). Second day I just threw the dice and bid 3* Downtown again. Started at $46 and got the same $55 counter. Added Rochester North and bid $49 for a 3*. What the heck, if I get the Holiday Inn DT so what, it's convenient to Mayo. Fortunately, Springhill Suites popped up at $49 ($63.27 total w/fee and tax). Free Breakfast, Free Parking and a small pool. Holiday Inn has nice enough rooms a pool, but, no free parking or breakfast. Since I go to Mayo a lot we’ve stayed in a lot of hotels in Rochester. The Springhill, at this price point, is our favorite. I made out fat this time!!

[thereuare]

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