Priceline Hotel: 3* Saddle Brook-Teaneck (Saddle Brook-Hasbrouck Heights) Radisson

[dahammer]

I screwed up and entered tommorrow's date when submitting a Priceline bid (I bid $51 and won the 3* Doubletree in Newark). Went to the hotel to check in and was told that my reservation was for tomorrow, 2/8/07. Called Priceline customer service and was told that they would issue a credit less a $25 fee, as long as my new bid was accepted and the dates were different.

As it turns out, plans changed and I really wanted to be a bit further north in the Saddle Brook area, so I started a new bid from the Doubletree's business center. Started at $52 at the 3* level in Paramus-Hackensack and was rejected, added Ridgefield as a rebid zone and even dropped to 2.5* and was rejected up to $58. Opened a new browser and selected Saddle Brook, bid $55 at the 3* level. Added Paramus-Hackensack and bid $62. Opened a new browser and bid $65 in Saddle Brook and Ridgefield, Success!

Your Offer Price: $65.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $17.43

Total Charges: $82.43

I was hoping to get the Crowne Plaza, but the Radisson is just "ok". The rate online is $109, so while its not a great deal, I received a cheap lesson to double check my bids before I submit. Now, if I can slide out of the Doubletree parking lot without having to pay....

PS. Submitted my bids through Savingsbarn.com

[thereuare]

Glad they were able to take care of you.

I've always said, if you bid enough, you'll eventually make a 'mistake'... all part of the 'game'.

Thanks for sharing... enjoy your stay.