Priceline Hotel: 3.5* Trenton-Princeton (Trentn-Princeton West) Marriott Trenton

[nyfirefly11]

So I usually get the Hyatt in Princeton for $41. When I bid, it said it couldn't fulfill the request, but if I increased my bid by $12 it would be accepted. So I bid $53, and got the Marriott in Trenton.

I can't say I'm super psyched - I like the Hyatt, and I probably would've even preferred the Hyatt Place in Princeton, but so it goes. The hotel seems to have gotten decent review on Trip Advisor.

I used the PRICELINE links.

[HV777]

Quite a shocker! I also bid for 9/22-23/09 for Princeton, hoping to get usual Hyatt Regency @41. Not accepted, so increased my bids and got Marriott Trenton @45, -- the most inconvenient. I wonder if bidding for Princeton East would assure better results.

[nyfirefly11]

Wow, you got the Marriott for $45? I actually just called and they let me cancel - if I rebook, I can get the cancellation fee waived, minus $25. I thought I would try again for $41, and I also tried for $38 at 3 star, but no dice. I may try Princeton East.

[HV777]

Such a predicament! Called the customer service twice, first - they refused to cancel, second - offered to charge a one-night "cancellation fee"(?!) which would be "waived" except of $25 fee in case of rebooking. It's usually been much easier to deal with Priceline, jut got a refund minus $25. So, in addition to uncertainty, one should be prepare to shell $25 for any other booking, if at all.

Have you gone ahead and canceled? Are you going to try Princeton East?

[nyfirefly11]

I did get the refund, but I haven't been able to get a good rate on princeton east - I tried $38 and then $41. I'll keep trying, I just didn't want to go too much over what I originally spent. Let me know if you get anything good in the east.

[HV777]

I'm just wondering what the reason one should give them to get a refund. How have you managed to get it? I was told that if they'd cancel my one night booking, they would charge me the one-night rate, unless I rebook in a different area> then they'd refund me what's been charged minus their $25. In case one cancels but is unable to secure another accommodation within the price range, it's a no-win situation.

Have you had any luck with Princeton East?

[nyfirefly11]

I told them I didn't like the area - haven't been able to resubmit, as I made an offer this afternoon, and I have to wait now. But you're right, if you can't get another room, than you're out the money.

[thereuare]

nyfirefly11,

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HV777,

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