Priceline Hotel: 3* Los Angeles (Airport LAX) Crowne Plaza

[z_zapper]

Hi,

I'm planning on bidding for four nights near LAX over Memorial Day weekend (haven't decided on * rating yet). I'll have a car with me, though, so how might I minimize my chances of having to pay extra for parking at the hotel?

Thx much!

Z.

[photomikey]

Typically, the lesser the hotel, the more likely it is they'll have free parking.

In fact, often times, the farther down the star ladder you go, the better the budget amenities get. You'll seldom find a 4* or 5* hotel with free breakfast. Comfort Inns (and other 2.5*-class hotels) almost always have free continental breakfast, which ranges from juice and donuts to frozen waffles, oatmeal, and breakfast cereal.

In LA, most of the 4* hotels that can get away with it, charge for parking. I'd be surprised if the 2.5*'s did that, and downright shocked if the 1* and 2* hotels did.

The 3*'s are a toss up. You might try calling a few to feel it out, if you think that'll be a factor for you. ($15/night for parking over four nights... $60!)

Remember to use the SavingsBarn link.

Good luck.

[id1811xecj]

I don't have a strategy for you but I stayed at the Courtyard LAX and parked about 2 blocks away for free. It saved me $13/day.

[z_zapper]

I got the Crowne Plaza LAX (3*) for $55/night, checking in 5/25 and checking out 5/28.

Bidding strategy:

Day 1: 4* @ $50

Day 2: 4* @ $55

Day 3: 3* @ $50

Day 4: 3* @ $55

(I don't remember the exact days bids 2 and 3, but Day 1 was May 16th and Day 2 was May 23rd)

Cheers,

Z.