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  • drsluggo
    drsluggo Posts: 4,742
    This thread should be a sticky - it can potentially save people hundreds that are going to multiple show. By my best guess in the 4 priceline bids I've win I've saved probably $200+ off the lowest rates online otherwise. That's not small thing.

    It's also great for cars, too... for those flying and driving. I'll be doing that as we get closer, but its a great way to do it.
  • LoveBoatAdmiral
    LoveBoatAdmiral Posts: 1,191
    Got Candlewood Suites near Dulles Airport in DC for a $50 bid.
    2006- Boston I
    2008- Boston I+II
    2009- Toronto, Philly III+IV
    2010- Bristow, Hartford, Boston, Newark
  • UpSideDown
    UpSideDown Posts: 1,966
    LoveBoatAdmiral wrote:
    Got Candlewood Suites near Dulles Airport in DC for a $50 bid.

    Added - wasn't sure if this is the same as Manassas, so I created a seperate line for this one.
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,853
    Got May 8 and 9 at Renaissance Cleveland (4 star) for $66 + fees per night on Priceline. Booked on 3/16.
  • UpSideDown
    UpSideDown Posts: 1,966
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    Got May 8 and 9 at Renaissance Cleveland (4 star) for $66 + fees per night on Priceline. Booked on 3/16.

    Added, thanks
  • walterf
    walterf Posts: 46
    we are at the holiday inn express in cleveland
  • grjammer
    grjammer Posts: 385
    Any opinions on the Residence Inn in downtown Columbus? I have some Mariott gift cards to use and it looks pretty close to the arena. Thanks!
  • UpSideDown
    UpSideDown Posts: 1,966
    grjammer wrote:
    Any opinions on the Residence Inn in downtown Columbus? I have some Mariott gift cards to use and it looks pretty close to the arena. Thanks!

    This was posted recently in the Columbus roll call thread:

    "I noticed nobody has mentioned the Nationwide Arena Red Roof Inn. Its actually really nice and only two blocks away. http://redroof.com/reservations/propert ... pid=00262T"
  • sweetlew33
    sweetlew33 Sun's Trapdoor Posts: 83
    Count me in for Doubletree downtown in Cleveland!
  • vest71
    vest71 Posts: 239
    that priceline thing when will you get the message about where u gonna stay ? and why can´t i use it if i live in Denmark but it´s ok if i live in Sweden :roll:
    I wanted to put a bid up for a 2½ star in NYC ( upper West ) but i kind of chickend out when i couldn´t find out when they tell me i got the room and where ....
    Burn my eyes and try to blind me
    Bury me so they won't find me
    Try to suck my power empty
    Got no crown of thorns on me
  • LoveBoatAdmiral
    LoveBoatAdmiral Posts: 1,191
    Picked up the Quality Inn in Vernon (near Hartford) for a 40 dollar bid. It's a little outside the city, but puts you on the road to Boston if you're headed there for Monday's show.
    2006- Boston I
    2008- Boston I+II
    2009- Toronto, Philly III+IV
    2010- Bristow, Hartford, Boston, Newark
  • UpSideDown
    UpSideDown Posts: 1,966
    vest71 wrote:
    that priceline thing when will you get the message about where u gonna stay ? and why can´t i use it if i live in Denmark but it´s ok if i live in Sweden :roll:
    I wanted to put a bid up for a 2½ star in NYC ( upper West ) but i kind of chickend out when i couldn´t find out when they tell me i got the room and where ....

    The actual hotel will only be revealed once you put in your credit card info and confirm the area/star rating/prcie you are willing to pay. If your bid is accepted, they will give you the hotel name right afterwards. Please remember that Priceline and Hotwire are usually non-refundable transactions.

    Check out the following link:
    http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?showforum=3&

    This site provides great tips and even has lists of the Priceline/Hotwire hotels available.

    Hotwire genereally gives you more control over which hotel you are actually getting, since you can use the list and match up the amenities/location/star rating to determine which hotel it is.

    Priceline is usually cheaper by a few dollars though.
  • vest71
    vest71 Posts: 239
    thanks a lot
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    Bury me so they won't find me
    Try to suck my power empty
    Got no crown of thorns on me
  • BeerBaron
    BeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,100
    I just booked 2 rooms in Hartford for 5/15 using the Priceline name your own price feature. I got the 3 star Residence Inn Downtown Hartford (appears to be about a 5 minute walk from the venue) for $70 + taxes (per room). Interestingly I was rejected on this exact bid last Thursday, so I guess prices have come down a bit...
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  • drsluggo
    drsluggo Posts: 4,742
    edited March 2010
    BeerBaron wrote:
    I just booked 2 rooms in Hartford for 5/15 using the Priceline name your own price feature. I got the 3 star Residence Inn Downtown Hartford (appears to be about a 5 minute walk from the venue) for $70 + taxes (per room). Interestingly I was rejected on this exact bid last Thursday, so I guess prices have come down a bit...
    Ooohhh... thanks for posting! I had given up for a few days but now I am back in! :)

    edit: in for $70 as well
    Post edited by drsluggo on
  • BeerBaron
    BeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,100
    drsluggo wrote:
    BeerBaron wrote:
    I just booked 2 rooms in Hartford for 5/15 using the Priceline name your own price feature. I got the 3 star Residence Inn Downtown Hartford (appears to be about a 5 minute walk from the venue) for $70 + taxes (per room). Interestingly I was rejected on this exact bid last Thursday, so I guess prices have come down a bit...
    Ooohhh... thanks for posting! I had given up for a few days but now I am back in! :)
    Let me know if it works out for you. Sometimes new inventory disappears pretty quickly, and sometimes it lasts for weeks (like the Hilton chicago last year).

    Hartford doesn't have too many hotels, so it will be interesting to see how long Pricelines deals even last in general. The Crowne Plaza can be booked for $109 (I think) through regular Priceline booking, so the $70 is still a pretty decent deal.
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  • drsluggo
    drsluggo Posts: 4,742
    BeerBaron wrote:
    drsluggo wrote:
    BeerBaron wrote:
    I just booked 2 rooms in Hartford for 5/15 using the Priceline name your own price feature. I got the 3 star Residence Inn Downtown Hartford (appears to be about a 5 minute walk from the venue) for $70 + taxes (per room). Interestingly I was rejected on this exact bid last Thursday, so I guess prices have come down a bit...
    Ooohhh... thanks for posting! I had given up for a few days but now I am back in! :)
    Let me know if it works out for you. Sometimes new inventory disappears pretty quickly, and sometimes it lasts for weeks (like the Hilton chicago last year).

    Hartford doesn't have too many hotels, so it will be interesting to see how long Pricelines deals even last in general. The Crowne Plaza can be booked for $109 (I think) through regular Priceline booking, so the $70 is still a pretty decent deal.
    I got in too - that's a great deal considering its right by the venue so it avoids traffic getting out and driving. Now to figure out what to do for Boston -I'm kind of waiting for the TBD to be decided one way or the other.

    Thanks for posting that -- the Hartford one was driving me nuts since I went up to $80 last week with no results!

    edit: Looks like the Residence Inn is all suites with free internet and breakfast - that's a fantastic deal for $70!
  • grjammer
    grjammer Posts: 385
    BeerBaron wrote:
    I just booked 2 rooms in Hartford for 5/15 using the Priceline name your own price feature. I got the 3 star Residence Inn Downtown Hartford (appears to be about a 5 minute walk from the venue) for $70 + taxes (per room). Interestingly I was rejected on this exact bid last Thursday, so I guess prices have come down a bit...

    That is a pretty nice hotel. I stayed there for the Hartford show in 08. Our room was huge and the breakfast was good as well.
  • FAITHFUL PJ FAN
    FAITHFUL PJ FAN Posts: 124
    Anyone get any good deals on NYC hotels?
    " to myself i surrender, to the one i'll never please"

    May 13,2006...Hartford,CT back on the map!!!
  • brainofc
    brainofc Posts: 60
    Has anyone had any luck booking a hotel in Boston? For the past few days I've been slowly increasing my bids and thus far I've been rejected for a 3* for $100 (in the theater and financial district).

    Any help would be appreciated.

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