Hello, i am a complete beginner to priceline, therefore I would like to ask you for a bidding strategy. I am looking for an accommodation for my girlfriend and me in NYC starting from 8/31/14 to 9/6/14. My budget is approx. $130/night for which I would like to preferably stay in 4* or 3.5* hotel in Manhattan (regarding the budget, 3* hotel is still an option, you know, we are students). Regarding the exact location, I have no strict preferences (since I have been in NYC just once), so any advice is more than appreciated. I can imagine staying in these areas (in more or less descending order) - chelsea area, upper west side, upper east side, times square, central park south, soho, empire state building area, east village, midtown west, midtown east, madison square area, downtown... Thanks for your help. FH.