Hotel 1) I made several lower priced bids, but the bid accepted was for $51 (plus fees and tax) for a 2.5 star and was upgraded by Priceline to the 3 star. Date of stay was Friday 7/26 (probably bid on Tuesday 7/23). The hotel ended up being the Sheraton downtown which was a $12 taxi ride from the airport and about a 6 block walk to the Alaska Rail Road depot. Hotel 2) I made several lower price bids, but the bid accepted was for $100 (plus tax and fees) for Saturday 8/3. That bid was I believe for a 3 star placed on 7/25. The hotel ended up being the WestCoast Inn (Red Lion) which was about 3 mins. to the airport with a hotel shuttle. I made several unsuccessful lower bids, even for a 1 star for about $85 for that specific day. All bids were placed only for the ANC zone. I don't know why I was able to get a $51 hotel one night and had to pay nearly double for the next weekend- must just be availability/day of travel. Both hotels were good. You can also try www.biddingfortravel.com for some other Priceline successful bid ranges.

[This message has been edited by goblue (edited 08-05-2002).]