Howdy, After countless attempts with Priceline, I was unable to get even a 2.5* in the Midtown area for $155. However, I was able to get a room at the Belvedere (2.5*) for $126 through Hotwire. I happen to be one of the "lucky" folks who happen to be in NYC at the same time of the Republican convention and I believe that most of the available spots have been gobbled up. So, good luck to everyone else in their quest. Since I'm driving into New York, I'm looking for the safest & cheapest way to stow my car while in town and wonder which is better (garages in the city -- meaning I'd have to drive in the city :) or parking at a nearby airport (hopefully bypassing a majority of city traffic) and using it's parking spaces there. Any ideas? Have a great day! chris