BikeRider50 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Posted October 10, 2009 Had a pre-planned trip to the S NJ area. Flew into Philly airport. Used PRICELINE to bid for a 4 star for 2 days. First bid of $58 rejected. Second bid for 3.5 star at $51 was accepted. Hotel was Holiday Inn, next to the Philadelphia sports stadium. Not a problem as it's very accessable off the I-76 and only 5 minutes from the airport, yet no airport noise. Not a problem until I found out that the baseball team had a 2 game that day, and 2 more 3 days later. Parking lot is tightly restricted during baseball games. They sell parking to game attendees, but hotel guests get free parking as long as you have the parking permit the desk gives you to display. Getting in and out before and after a game can take time.Hotel is older style Holiday Inn basic. Nice staff, if somewhat indifferent. Pool is closed. Business center w/ 2 computers and printer is free, so printing boarding passes is easy. On site restaurant (Benny the Bum's) is OK, somewhat pricy for what they offer. Also, gets very busy during and after the game. Room is older Holiday Inn basic. Decent beds and bedding. Nice pillows offering 2 different styles (soft, firm) and 4 pillows per bed. Old style 25" tube TV's w/ basic cable and HBO. No pay movies. In room wireless broadband is free but requires registration. Bathroom has free coffee maker. Ice machines only on every other floor. Entire floors are non-smoking.Hotel's.com price showed lowest price at $125 a night. I had to stay an extra 4 days due to business. Went down to front desk and tried to get them to book at PL rate, but they flat out said no way. Best price they would offer was $135 a night, plus tax. Jumped back online and entered 3.5 star at $50. refused. Re tried a 3* at $47 a night, accepted. Holiday Inn airport. Crazy.If you bid a 3 or 3.5 star near the airport, you will most likely get the Holiday Inn.Well worth the money at $50 plus tax per night, but be aware it's an older property and it shows.10 minutes to downtown Philly. 5 minutes across the bridge to NJ ($4 toll to get back).Restaurants nearby, but you will need a car or cab to get to them.
thereuare Posted October 10, 2009 Report Posted October 10, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!Thank you for sharing your results with the board. Glad to see you were able to receive the same hotel on your second purchase.Can you please add a reply to this thread with the date(s) of your stay so we can add this information to the topic title and enable your win to appear in the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins.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
BikeRider50 Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Posted October 10, 2009 Dates of stay were 10-6-2009 / 10-10-2009
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