queenbee Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I have been trying for the last 3 days to get a room. I have been bidding $45 in each star rating, but have been rejected. I would like to keep it around $30-45.I will be passing through, so I do not need a fancy room. Just a clean place and CHEAP.Staunton, VA5/22/09 (Fri) - 5/23/09 (Sat)1 nightAvailable hotels: 1, 2, 2.5, 3 star optionsJust one area, Staunton, is availableHere are some comparable places:Knights Inn: $42Best Western: $76Days Inn: $76Microtel Inn: $83Howard Johnson: $83Days Inn: $110Hampton Inn: $118Comfort Inn: $140Stonewall Jackson: $159Hotwire:2.5* in Staunton $86Smoke Free, Compl Breakfast, Fitness Center, Pool, High Speed Internet2* in Staunton $69Compl Breakfast, Pool3* in Staunton $139Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, High Speed InternetShould I keep bidding everyday at $45 until the trip? Thanks for your help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Is the Knights Inn acceptable? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
queenbee Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 the place sounds filthy on tripadvisor. out of 11 reviews, 4 are 1*, 4 are 2*. so, i'm going with no, it's not acceptable. thank you! Link to comment
queenbee Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 decided to switch areas to harrisonburg, va. will post the results. thanks. Link to comment
queenbee Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Repeated rejected $45 bids at Staunton, VA for 1, 2, 2.5 and 3 star hotels for the last 3 days.Decided to switch to Harrisonburg, VA, which is just a bit north of Staunton.Bid $45 3* - RejectedBid $45 2.5* - RejectedBid $45 2* - AcceptedJameson Inn Harrisonburg 2 StarHarrisonburg1881 Evelyn Byrd AvenueHarrisonburg, Virginia 22801540-442-1515Fri, May 22, 2009 / After 03:00 PMSat, May 23, 2009 / 11:00 AMAmenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ messaging Radio Alarm Clock Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $45.00Subtotal: $45.00Taxes & Service Fees: $12.58Total Charges*: $57.58Gets decent reviews, the going price on-line was $90.Thanks!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing your results with the board.Glad you were flexible in your plans that were you were able to changes zones in order to get a nice deal... nearly half off seems great.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy 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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