Well, I ended up using priceline as suggested. I should have consulted for a bidding strategy since this is my first time using priceline. I bid at $23. It was rejected, and I was told to ad $6. I could not make another request for the same days, etc. as it came up with duplicate order. I could not re-bid anything lower than $29 on the original bid as it would not go through. Don't know how to re-bid or how you guys re-bid in small increments. Anyways, bid went through at $29. It was the Courtyard Marriot as you have identified. Stayting from Dec. 24 - Dec. 29. Sorry, I forgot to use the savingsbarn link. I will remember for next time. Thanks,