3.5* Embassy Suites Portland Airport 6/18-20 $58 per night

feeds@yuku.com (Gene202) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:45:56 PST

Bided for the airport area only for check-in next day, specified 3 stars, started with $58, accepted and got upgraded to 3.5* on first try. Used BFT link.

Hotwire 4* Radisson Blu at Mall of America, Bloomington, MN 6/17, $99

feeds@yuku.com (DiiBob) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:25:35 PST

I started bidding on Priceline last night and had hoped for a hotel in the Bloomington W Area or Eden Prairie, but after checking on hotels in the W. Bloomington Area, Edina, Eden Prairie and Mall of America/Airport Area, I was worried as many of them ...
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4* Copley Square-Back Bay The Westin Copley Place $129 7/1-7/2

feeds@yuku.com (steve7) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:37:56 PST

Priceline Express Deal

Guest Rating: 8.0

Bidding Assistance for Berkeley 3.5*

feeds@yuku.com (terajeanb) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:18:12 PST

1. Region: Oakland/ EastbayBerkeley/Emeryville
2. June 27 2013
3. June 29 2013
4. 1 room
5. 3.5*
6. 179.00- Hotel Durrant (Only one 3.5 star in my desired zone the following 2 are 4 star since you ask for a minimum of 3 h...
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3* Holiday Inn Lakewood 8/6 $79

feeds@yuku.com (pammer) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:11:37 PST

Started low in the 50s...worked up for weeks. in no hurry. Trying west denver...got to 88.00 for a 4 and 31/2 star. gave up went to a different area..going to red rock..9 miles away.

3.5* DT/WH Hotel Rouge, A Kimpton Hotel $74 6/27-6/30

feeds@yuku.com (Devilsnest1) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:30:23 PST

Started as 4* search, beginning at $75 using free re-bid zones unsuccessfully up to $95. Immediately started a new search for 3.5* beginning at $60 and was awarded this hotel with my fourth and final free re-bid. Don't know much about this chain, but th...
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3* Courtyard by Marriott Montgomery 5/18 $48

feeds@yuku.com (lands carr) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:20:48 PST

Lowest posted price for 3* was $79.00. Reviewed posts and opened at $48.00. First bid was accepted and I did use link. Sorry it has been so long since I last posted but I have continued to use the site and link.

3* Ramada Spokane Airport 8/10 $53

feeds@yuku.com (kbdexter) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:54:00 PST

First time trying out the permuations method (and liked it!), so had original bid + 3 free rebids. Started at $45 worked up to $53 and was accepted on the last try.

As always used the Priceline link from this site.

florence A little prebid submittal advice from posters

feeds@yuku.com (iiaajd) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:10:29 PST

Hello;

I've booked Venice - thanks to Cheryl.

Before i submit my formal bid request to Cheryl -do any other poster have a feel for what a 4* and/or 5* bid range is?

Cheryl wants a max I'll pay - Since my flight is booked, ...
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4* Marriott Downtown 6/21-23 $115

feeds@yuku.com (mikesikor) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:24:15 PST

New to this process and got this rate on my first try. Just using their website and priceline makes me feel like I got a great deal but getting accepted on my first try makes me wonder if I should have bidded lower. Any feedback appreciated. Thanks.

2* Extended Stay NW Brookhollow 6/21 $29

feeds@yuku.com (markf57) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:23:08 PST

Started at $24 failed
Added an acceptable zone (since no free rebids) $27 failed
Started new bid using permutation matrix $29 accepted.

Used link

3* Midtown Atlanta Residence Inn June 17th $55

feeds@yuku.com (DaddyD) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:52:35 PST

I only wanted a hotel in Midtown area. Began bidding on a 4* hotel at $60 & bid up to $80 without success.

Began a new bidding session & bid on 3* hotel in Midtown. Began bidding at $45 & got the Residence Inn for $55. Price on Re...
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PDX - Budget - Standard - June 19-24, 2013 - $22

feeds@yuku.com (RovinMoses) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:38:13 PST

Bid $18; Priceline rebid (had to be over $21) $22. Needed a car for a trip to Idaho Wednesday so went ahead. Total price $160.

Hotwire standard $347; Budget site standard 'pay now rate' $334. At mileage rate, company would have paid me at lea...
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4* Washington Hilton Dupont Circle $99 6/22-6/25

feeds@yuku.com (ekool2000) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:18:32 PST

4* Washington Hilton at $99 per night, check-in Sat June 22 and Check Out Tuesday, June 25. Total cost including tax and fees was $349.
Priceline.com showed Washington Hilton was $199 per night for the same nights or $684 (total including tax and ...
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2* Springfield Ramada Limited 6/23-6/27 $47

feeds@yuku.com (takmadison) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:14:29 PST

Yesterday, my bid of $60 for a 2.5 star was denied and this morning, my bid for $40 for a 2 star had a counter-offer of $47, same as Express Deal of day before. I went ahead and accepted the counter-offer despite reminders from Sheryl to be patient...we...
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3* Country Inn & Suites Sandy-South Valley-Draper 6/19 (Wed) $75

feeds@yuku.com (podium) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:12:55 PST

Bid last Friday for SLC airport and Sandy $50, $55, $60 using free re-bids in SL North and south SL- no joy.

Monday I checked rates and most hotels showed full for my date. Started at $60 for my 2 desired zones, was rejected with a counter-offe...
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MSY JW MARRIOTT $80 6/19-6/21

feeds@yuku.com (flyboy) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:31:06 PST

Two different days of bidding.

Day one:

Bid French Quarter 4 Star $60-bid declined.

Bid French Quarter and Garden District 4 Star $65-bid declined.

Day two:

4* Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort Waikiki Beach 8/23-8/28 $185

feeds@yuku.com (hoticeland) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:10:13 PST

After i have read the other post here i started bid.

First bid $180 in Wikiki Beach zone,got no.

Second bid was $185 with Wikiki Beach and Wikiki City Central,done.

Price shown on Priceline is 415$.

Bidding Assistance Requested, Boston, 4*, 7/26-7/28

feeds@yuku.com (JackieCat) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:14:55 PST

1) Boston

2) Beacon Hill; Boston Common/Theater District; Copley Square/Back Bay

all zones...
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3* Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael 06/17/13 Monday (Express Deal) $96 -10% PL mobile app coupon =$86

feeds@yuku.com (gogogirl) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:27:29 PST

First choice 3* and 2 1/2 * Novato

Bid 70, 80, 90, 100, but rejected

Added 3 *San Rafael

Bid 76, but rejected

Took advantage of Express Deal after identifying that it was Four Points and used 10% mobile app coupon.

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