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$90 a night, + $28 parking. LeMontrose Suite hotel Didn't feel like a 4* hotel, it's a converted apartment building. Tiniest bathroom ever, felt like I was staying at a relative's house and using their powder room. Cottage cheese ceilings, yuck! Above the bed looked like a soffit that they took the kitchen florescent lighting out but were too lazy to drywall. Lighted candles don't make a 'boutique' hotel. Just sorry this is in a zone I need to bid in frequently.

I think you will like the hotel. It's well located. Standard rooms have a couch, sitting area and full kitchen. It's clean and modern and includes a full breakfast. Good luck and keep us posted.

Could you please let me know how your bidding goes? I like that Residence Inn a lot, I'm just a bit afraid of getting upgraded to the Hyatt West Hollywood (which is technically 3*.) I stay in that zone quite frequently and would love some tips on how to get that Residence Inn.

Coast I also bid that area for 4/19. I bid a month ago and was rejected. Then I bid last week and won 4/19 Century Plaza for $120.

I'm sure you are right, it was probably the residence inn, a 2 1/2 * , but it was very nice. I am afraid of bidding in that zone because of the Hyatt west hollywood.

I thought the Crown Plaza was a 2.5 star hotel, we stayed there in Nov. Very nice hotel. I think I got the supposed 3 star Hyatt W. Hollywood once, didn't like it. So the next time I bid 2.5* and got the Crown Plaza.

Thanks for your help. I've never used hotwire, only priceline. Since the $156 was hotwire's price I figured I could get it cheaper using priceline. First bid $110 4* Beverly Hills/West Hollywood (felt this was low but don't want to get accepted on first bid then I would have overpaid!) Rejected, counteroffered to bid right then by upping bid by $22. Figured they were baiting me so I refused and re-bid. Second bid $120 , added Westwood area. Bid accepted and you were indeed right, Hyatt Century Plaza. One night March 21. Pleased with win. I would have been happy with the 2 1/2 star Crown Plaza but don't like to take the chance of getting the Hyatt West Hollywood--stayed there once and was NOT happy. Thanks again for your assistance. Forgot to add--used your PRICELINE link.

for Friday March 21 for one night, $156. Fitness center, restaurant, high speed internet, pool business center, golf nearby. The thing that confuses me it says only 17% savings from $189, I don't think you can get a 4* hotel there for $189. I've never used hotwire.

Follow-up on my priceline hotel stay. Great property, not a resort (no pool) etc. but very well located for out of town guests, very close to Beverly Hills shopping, several really nice malls, etc. Downside $22 parking. Very comfortable room with the kitchen as a bonus. Highly recommended. My purpose was visiting my daughter so I was delighted with this property. Nice amenities such as complimentary computers in the lobby.

:) :o :) I bid $70 for a 2 1/2* Beverly Hills/West Hollywood. got accepted first try! Very happy because the AAA rate is $161. Savings barn link. Bid $70 2 1/2* Area Beverly Hills West Hollywood Nov 30-Dec 1 for 1 night Accepted first try Residence Inn Beverly Hills 1177 S. Beverly Drive Los Angeles Subtotal $70 taxes & services $17.51 Total Charges : $87.51 Thanks for the reply esp Colfax I wasn't even going to bother to bid, was just going to pay the rack rate and got the hotel I wanted! (it's within walking distance of my daughter's place.)

For Friday November 30 for one night. Don't want to stay in West Hollywood especially. Would like Residence Inn in B.H. I noticed you advised if you bid 3* you are likely going to end up in WH, 4* BH. Is that still true? Stayed in the Hyatt WH once and hated it, weird decor, expensive parking and no where convenient to eat breakfast.

Ibid 3 star airport $65 rejected bid 3 star airport & airport north $75-rejected bid 3 star added downtown $80-rejected Bidding strategy?

Well I guess downtown would be fine too. Anywhere close to airport or port. Bidding strategy?

Well I guess maximum bid would be maybe $75-80. How far is downtown from the airport? I really don't care where we stay (as long as it's safe and clean) but want it convenient to airport and cruise port. Why do you say it's a tough nite to be bidding?

I bid for three stars.