Just wanted to share my win today. I was very happy! First tried $140--rejected, then add Livingston (where there is no 3* hotels) to re-bid $146.00 accepted. Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $146.00 Room Subtotal: $438.00 (3 Nights) Taxes and Fees: $56.91 Total Charged to Card: $494.91 The standard rate for reference: Room Cost: avg. per room, per night $187.36 Room Subtotal: $562.08(3 Nights) Taxes & Fees : $59.67 Total Charges: $621.75 I used the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links.