Priceline Hotel: Harrisonburg help please

[jazzyone]

I need your suggestions for bidding on:

Harrisonburg, VA

August 14, 1 night

Prefer suite as travelling with kids; or at least 2 1/2*

Max: $60 (reasonable?)

There's only 1 zone but so far I've been unsuccessful at 3* for $52, 2 1/2 * for $43, $48... and now locked out for another 24hr.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

First, you are aware that PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy and you could receive a hotel with only one bed?

Is this an acceptable risk? If so, what's the best rate you're able to find for a 2.5* or higher rated hotel?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[jazzyone]

Yes. We're actually checking in around 7/8am and out by 2pm (or whenever late check out applies)... looking for a place to get some rest after a LONG drive - until we check in to our resort. This is a bigger concern than the beds - do you recommend I book directly then?

Best rate for 2 1/2 star is $99 (only one is listed and it is a suite); best rate for 3* was $104 a few days ago, now shows $78.

[thereuare]

The issue that you're going to face is that check-in isn't usually until 3pm or so and checkout is usually 11am or so... so you do purchase the nite before (but not check-in until 8am and hope for a late check-out) OR do you bid for the nite of your check-in nad hope you can check-out early?

I would try calling the hotel and see if they have a 'day rate' giving them the hours you'll likely need the hotel for.