Priceline Hotel: 3* Seattle (Airport SEA) Doubletree

[WillTravel]

I've been bidding on this intermittently for a few weeks. I think I've gone up to $57 in the past, and have not gotten any counteroffers.

Today I started with $45 for the SEA Airport zone. I did not get a counteroffer.

I then added Downtown for $48. This is not really a free rebid zone, but I would have been fine with staying downtown also, and in any event I was very unlikely to win downtown with that price.

I then added Lake Union (which only goes up to 2.5*) for $50.

Much to my surprise, I won. With taxes and fees, the total price is $64.80.

I knew that counteroffers do not always happen, even when you are very close, but this was a good reminder of that.

My backup, booked through the Intercontinental link on this site, was an Entertainment Book rate of $81/night for the Holiday Inn Express near the airport. The total price would have been about $90. This might be a good deal for a family of four, because breakfast is included and you can choose your bed type. But in my case, I am traveling alone on this trip. I've stayed at this Doubletree before and it's a great hotel.

I bid through SavingsBarn.com

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win... well in advance of your stay!

Glad to hear you're happy with the results and looking forward to your return visit.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and for using the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.com to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay (and trip).