Neelee Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Pinned this one after trying for Mount Vernon. I don't recall Burlington being an option in the past. I travel to this area at least 2x per year so this bid made me a happy camper because Mount Vernon always played hard-ball and I always ended up using one of those Rest Area coupon books for a better deal than what P/L could give me. Anyway....sorry for the boring history. Here's the bid history (I did remember to use savingsbarn.com this time)Only 2* available in the Mount Vernon, WA area. I needed four(4) rooms: Bid $33 on 2* - Mount Vernon >>> rejectedAdded free rebid - 2* Burlington @ $35 >>>> ACCEPTEDYour Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $35.00Subtotal: $280.00Taxes & Service Fees: $40.88Total Charges*: $320.88For some reason, hindsight says I should have started lower, but after checking the hotel's web site ($109/nite), I think this is a good price. Link to comment
dahammer Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 thank you for your winning post and thanks for using the links at savingsbarnlooks like you saved about $600 for this trip, so I'd say a big Well Done! We all have buyers remorse when we get a bid accepted right away, but in your case, you have locked into a great rate and those coupon books (which I use frequently as well) only work for same day walk ins. If the hotel won't accept the coupon once it gets above a pre-set occupancy level, around 80-85%. I have successfully bid on a room only to find out later that the hotel became sold out. Had I waited longer and tried to use a coupon, I would have been denied. Hope you enjoy your stay. Link to comment
Neelee Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I ended up booking 3 additional rooms for the same time, same place and same price. Just thought I'd share my happiness. Link to comment
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