Originally Posted by pekko
Thanks for the suggestion.
I will fly UA. Once on Saturday 8/27, and another time on Saturday 9/17.
I don't mind sleeping straight on hard floor - so if terminal C or D area is not closed to public, that might be a good spot. Do you know if they are closed?
And if my flight is on next morning, do the TSA allow me to enter the air-side the night before?
I'll also check priceline, if it is $35 - that'd be great
I've bid on Seatac area hotels three times this summer and got the Doubletree, the Marriott and the Hilton for $35 - 45/night. The reduced stress or being across the street from the airport more than makes up for the cost. If you're not familiar with Priceline bidding, read the guide on Betterbidding.com and check out recent bids that have been posted. My experience over the past two years is that you either get a SeaTac area hotel for $35-45/night on Priceline, or they're totally unavailable. Good luck.