Had been bidding lately to find a hotel in NYC to take the NY bar exam (recently had to switch from Albany to NYC to take the test), and was worried I'd not get a place in time. Most of the places on other sites were well over $250 for the days I needed. Nevertheless, I booked the Grand Hyatt (4* MTE) for 7/24-7/27 for $170/night. I had been bidding in the $150-165 range for 4* on staggered bidding approach thereuare suggested. I guess $170 was the magic number for the Grand Hyatt. The specifics of my most recent bid were $160 MTE (rejected), then $170 MTE & MTW (accepted). Couldn't be happier. Thanks for all the help!!