dahammer Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 I was unable to access the web until 10:00 tonight to make a same day reservation, I was just going to call a Newark area hotel directly to reserve a room, but that wouldn't be any fun! As always, accessed Priceline through savingsbarn.com and started my bid in Elizabeth at the 2.5* level at $48 and was rejected. There are no rebid zones at the 2.5* level in the Newark area so I rolled the dice a little..... Increased bid to $55, added Jersey City hoping that JC area hotels would not accept a low bid, but was rejected. Closed browser, re-accessed Priceline and bid $60 in Elizabeth and Clark zones, hoping that a hotel in the Clark zone would not accept this low offer, but was rejected. Added Jersey City and increased bid to $65...Success! Your Offer Price: $65.00Taxes & Service Fees: $17.76Total Charges $82.76The rate on the Marriott website was $179 so I was pleased with the win. I was hoping for the Country Inn and Suites, but getting a Courtyard on a weekday for $65 is a good thing :) So instead of a free breakfast at the Country Inn, maybe I can run over to IKEA and get the $1.99 special. This is a newer property right next to the Country Inn, Residence Inn, Extended Stay America and Jersey Gardens Mall.... free parking, free WiFi and wired HS Internet. Link to comment
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