Successfully bid for 4 nites in Portland, OR at $70/night. Total after fees/taxes = $82.51/night. Tried for 4* (downtown) & 3.5* (downtown, Pdx and S. Waterfront), also added areas without 4 or 3.5* to increase chances. Started bid at $50, increased by a few dollars each time and was accepted at $70. The only issue is that parking is >$30 per night, but around the corner of the hotel, free street parking is avail from 7pm-8am. Thanks betterbidding & people who posted. Your posts and tips helped me lots =). -satty