ansub1976 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 I was trying to book a room on priceline (thru savingsbarn links) for a last minute trip to Houston tomorrow (9/2 - 9/3). I really didnt care much for the area as long as it wasnt near Galveston. The cheapest rooms on hotwire were around $32. So I thought I will begin my bidding for a 2* room with $27.Reliant Stadium - $27 - Bid not acceptedAdded Houston Hobby airport - $30 - Bid not acceptedAdded Galleria - $32 - Bid not acceptedAdded Brookhollow - $34 - Bid accepted. (total $46 with taxes and fee)I guess this demonstrates how much savings can be realized if one is flexible about the area of stay.I was surprised to see the following message in the acceptance screen 'Congratulations, you got your price of $34 for a hotel room, and we've upgraded your hotel quality level to a 3-star hotel! '. It was the Crowne Plaze. Brookhollow hotel.Crowne Plaza Hotel12801 NORWEST FREEWAYHOUSTON, TX 77040UNITED STATES This was a pleasant surprise since I had never gotten an upgrade before on priceline. The hotel's rack rate is $85 and the reviews on this hotel on tripadvisor seems to be good overall.Thanks again for running such a great website here! Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Congratulations on your win!Glad to hear of your success and the welcomed upgrade you received... looks like a very nice deal!Thank you for sharing your win with the board and for starting your bids with the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.comEnjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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