You cant "get" the hotel you want, you get what you get. There is NO way to 100% guarantee what your getting...if you really want that particular hotel- book it directly, dont rely on priceline or hotwire to get you that hotel...you COULD be disapointed
I just returned from Holiday Inn DTD and booked it through Hotwire. When I booked, it showed 3.5 stars. I think the only ammenities were internet, pool and restaurant, but double check w/ better bidding.
I recommend looking at http://betterbidding.com That site lists the amenities etc. If your hotel matches EXACTLY, then there is a good chance that it is the hotel listed on betterbidding.
I also read somewhere on here that the Holiday Inn DTD might be giving deals on travelzoo.com so keep checking there too.