Priceline Hotel: 4* Chicago (North Michigan Ave - River North) Hotel Felix Chicago

[anj71]

I must post this bid...

I used the PRICELINE link ealier to book my flights,and then Priceline sent me a email coupon that it said Priceline will add $5 per room per night up to 10 nights ($50 total) to my offer.

Ok, so I used the coupon and started to bid for my chicago area hotels..

I'm searching for a 4 star hotel around Chicago downtown

Tried 85 (+5) for North Michigan Ave - River North Area ==> rejected

90 (+5) for North Michigan Ave - River North Area, Midway Airport Area (MDW) ==> rejected

95 (+5) for North Michigan Ave - River North Area, Midway Airport Area (MDW), Greater Chicago ==> rejected

100(+5) for North Michigan Ave - River North Area, Midway Airport Area (MDW), Greater Chicago, Millennium Park, Loop & Grant Park Area ==> rejected

105(+5) for above areas + Skokie - Niles - Evanston ==> rejected

110(+5) for above areas + Hyde Park ==> rejected

Finally 115(+5) for above areas + Lincoln Park ==> Deal accepted, and It's Hotel Felix Chicago

At first, I checked other travel agency websites such as booking.com, Expedia..etc

I found the lowest retail price for this hotel at the time period is about 147~148/night

So I thought I saved about 30 USD/night

But when I checked the official website of Hotel Felix Chicago for the rates for 08/11/2013 to 08/14/2013

the rate is 112/night if you purchase in advance...

Wow...suddenly I felt I was cheated by Priceline

then I immediately called Priceline asking them to match the price, which is 112USD/night plus a 25 dollar refund

They checked the hotel website I gave them and in just a moment , they sent me emails telling me that they had matched the price for me and also giving me 25 dollars refund

Well...What can I say

I also checked the tripadvisor website to see how people feel about this hotel..and the common thoughts for it is that the room is so tiny

Sigh...

Really feel unhappy and unsatisfied to have got this bid

But that's how Priceline works, right ?

Guess I should learn to accept the fact :(

[thereuare]

Sorry to hear you're disappointed with this win.

Please note that you can still use your Bonus Cash along with the board's PRICELINE links as follows...

1) click the link in the PRICELINE email to deposit the bonus cash into your account (usually you're given a form to enter your email address)

2) close the current browser

3) use a link on the board to access PRICELINE

4) go to the MY PROFILE >> MY REWARDS link at the top right of their home page

5) use the bonus money link in the MY REWARDS section of your profile (not a link from an email) and bid as usual

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your future travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.

[AaronJB]

This property has gotten some mixed reviews, but it's in a great location between the restaurants and nightlife of the River North area and the Michigan Ave. shopping area.

Please let us know if you have any city questions.

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