Naming your own price to get a reasonable rate has usually been worth the trouble... until Priceline booked me at a 2.5-star timeshare instead of the 3 star hotel advertised. The 3 star designation appears on Priceline's website while other sites (Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.) show a 2.5 star rating.
Upon learning the name of the hotel where I was booked, I checked the TripAdvisor website and found that reviews of the Ridge On Sedona Golf Resort are mostly negative. Past guests refer to high pressure sales pitches to purchase timeshares. These guests also refer to insect problems in the rooms,...