birdseed Posted January 25, 2006 Report Posted January 25, 2006 I just booked for a conference that I am attending this weekend. I saw it available through hotwire at $78, so I tried $70 through priceline and got it on the first bid. Of course now I am kicking myself for not trying lower first, but too many things to do tonight to play the game. :) Your Offer Price: $70.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 1 Subtotal: $70.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $17.94 Total Charges: $87.94 My conference rate was $122 plus Chicago's 15.39 tax, so this was great! Went to the Hyatt site to cancel and was charged a cancellation fee. Called the hotel directly and spoke with Jeff, who agreed my confirmation said 72 hours prior to ARRIVAL and not check-in, so he gladly cancelled my reservation with no fee. (Whooo, that was a close one!!) Hyatt site has this for $179 for Friday night! Booked through SavingsBarn. Thanks again to all who post here! Great site, and I LOVE the maps!
thereuare Posted January 25, 2006 Report Posted January 25, 2006 Looks like some nice savings for you!The 'before 72 hours' can always be interpretted a few different ways, always better to do it 96 hours before whenever possible (although i see it wasn't in this instance).Thanks for sharing your win with the board and for using the SavingsBarn.com links to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay and the conference. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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