Well, I pulled the trigger... I was getting bit restless thinking that with every passing day the rates will be going up and not many people were giving any suggestions. So I ventured in with all the limited knowledge I had. Bid 1: 80 Rejected zone costal Bid 2: 85 Rejected zone costal and DT Bid 3: 83 Rejected zone costal, mission and DT Bid 4: 85 Rejected zone costal, mission, carlsbad and DT Bid 5: 90 Accepted zone costal, mission, carlsbad, del-mar and DT $90 for 4* --- Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego --- in Downtown I think it is not bad. :) Mod, Thanks to you for hosting this board and updating each post regularly . But I am still wondering... if splitting the bid would have helped me ? Any Tips on this hotel ? Everything here looks expensive... $18 self parking...$24 valet...$6 water OUCH!! :)