Thank you thereuare for your response and honesty. I am kind of bummed to learn Renaissance wouldn't be a decent option. I think I will heed your advice and reserve at Harrah's and hope for better HOTWIRE and/or PRICELINE offerings closer to the date. As an aside, the Vdara has room for $160. Any feedback on that place? Again, thank you for your help. If and when I try bidding again I will, of course, use the price.lien and HOTWIRE links. Onika