Priceline Hotel: Looking for Santa Monica or Marina Del Rey 07/01 -07/09/07

[Maynardski]

I'm hoping to get a room in Santa Monica or Marina Del Rey from 07/01 - 07/09 and would like a best guess of where you think my bidding should start. My goal is to to stay under $100 per night if possible for a 3*. Hotwire has 3.5* listed for $114. Based on amenities (fitness center, laundry, pool, restaurant, business center), it is probably the Sheraton.

[thereuare]

You have no re-bid zones available when bidding 3* in this area.

I would start at $75 and increase $5 every 24 hours, up to your $100 maximum.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

[Maynardski]

Does my guess at the 3.5* on Hotwire sound correct as being the Sheraton? That is what I'm basing my max of $100 per night. If Hotwire has the Sheraton at $114, I'm hoping to get less than that on Priceline.

[thereuare]

The 3.5* HOTWIRE hotel is a match for the Four Points (not sure if that is what you're refering to as "the Sheraton" as they are different brands) so that would be our best guess... although those amenities are fairly common for most 'city' hotels.

If you go this route please use our HOTWIRE link to begin any purchases you make (and also read the previous message we sent you).

Let us know what you decide to do and how it goes.

[Maynardski]

Just an update. No success in getting a room for $100 or less in Santa Monica / Marina Del Rey area. In searching, I found a place, for 8 nights, in Venice for $1,092.12 including taxes. A little more than I wanted to spend but just barely. Added plus, it is on the beach and has a small kitchen. Rate was $119 per night or $841 per week. Normal rate is $725 per week, but since it's a holiday the rate is higher.

Hotel is Venice Beach Suites and Hotel.