Hi Everybody, I am new to PRICELINE and HOTWIRE. Have been browsing here for a while and now ready to take the plunge. Great site! The missus and I are coming to NY for 10th wedding anv. I have seen another post regarding bidding strategies for midtown Manhatten - using the 6 districts that apply etc. I can follow this. My question to those of you that may know - what should be my starting point for a 4 night stay, starting on 6th October. Any events/conventions that are likely to push up overall demand? Was hoping to get a 4* for approx $200 per night with taxes paid? Is that reasonable? Final question - is the star rating system in the USA similar to UK / Ireland? Many thanks J