I checked with Priceline on what date to enter as a check in and they said even though we won't check in until the 15th, I should still bid on a 7/14 check in. And I should definitely call the hotel. I'll do that several times. As far as a budget, since its a very late check in and an early check out, I'm not looking for much as are most overnight airport hotel guests. HOWEVER, there is the issue of my wife. If it were just me, no problem, as long as there's no bedbugs and / or toe fungus potential. I can do without cinder block walls as well. I was hoping to keep the bottom line price in the $65-$75 range. I've been bidding $50 with a $65 bottom line but to no avail. I've notice winning bids on the same area hotels in that range but I haven't had any luck . . . yet. I assume it's because most of these bids are off season and we're looking at peak. Thanks for any help and this site is outstanding. It's loaded with great info. Thanks again.