I am using W-S as a halfway point. (traveling with 2 children). I looked at TOBB site and they report a La Quinta and ExStayAm as a 2* in WS West. La Quinta seems to be active with PL in other area NC markets. Do you think I should drop down to 2* and bid around $30-$35. The best rates I could get in the area was $57 at a Holiday Inn full service. La Quinta wanted $67. The La Quinta looks nicer than the Holiday Inn and they have a comp. bfst. Trying to save as much as possible. I dont know if $20 savings is worth the PL gamble (smoking room, single bed)? candzpac