Thanks for the responses. I think the zones that would most suit our needs is USE, USW, and Financial District. It's 2 girls traveling so safety is somewhat a concern. It's our first time in SF and we will not have a car. I was hoping for a 4*, but with a max budget of $150 a night - it sounds like 3 1/2 or 3* might be our best bet. It's my first time using priceline to bid, and any bidding strategies would be greatly appreciated. I apologize for my earlier post, I've been reading the posts - but I wasn't sure if there was anything else I could be doing. So just wanted to ask for suggestions.