Priceline Hotel: 3* Los Angeles (Downtown) Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens

[arianis]

My first bid was $40 a night for Hollywood with 4* and was rejected.

2nd bid was $41 a night for Hollywood and Downtown regions, minimum of 4*, also rejected.

3rd bid was $42 a night for Hollywood and Downtown for 4* and 3.5*, also rejected.

4th bid was $43 a night for Hollywood and Downtown for either 4*, 3.5*, or 3*, again, rejected.

5th and final bid was $55 a night for Hollywood, Downtown, or Lawndale for either 4*, 3.5* or 3* and it was accepted by Kyoto Grand Hotels and Gardens in Downtown LA.

Adding Lawndale to the list of regions if you're wanting a 3* or better hotel basically gives you an extra bid. Since Lawndale does not have hotels higher than 2.5*, your bid will be rejected by them, but it gives your bid another chance with better hotels and regions.

I did not want to go below 3* and I also did not want to pay more than $60, since according to this forum, similar rooms could be had in the area for $42-$60. If I had tried again the next day, I probably could have gotten something for $50, but I am content with what I am paying, since the rooms there usually go for $129-$159 for a standard room. :)

[thereuare]

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[lovetotravelcheap]

it should be noted that the Kyoto is currently classified as a 3* and not a 3 1/2* on Priceline

[yellowdog]

lovetotravelcheap

Thanx for the heads up on this!

Yellowdog.