Thanks for your reply! I used the betterbidding.com tool and have updated with further amenities below: HOTEL 1 Soho/Tribeca area 4 star Faciltiies: Free Internet, Boutique Hotel, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Internet access, Spa Services, Accessible for the blind, Accessible for the deaf, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower $248 (compared to $321) 80% recommended HOTEL 2 Empire State Building area 4 star Facilities: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Self service laundry, Internet access $264 (compared to $424) 85% recommended HOTEL 3 Chelsea area 4-star Facilities: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique Hotel, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Self service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for the blind, Accessible for the deaf, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Handicapped parking, Roll-in shower $237 (compared to $307) 90% recommended HOTEL 4 Upper West Side area 4-star Facilities: Free Internet, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Self service laundry, Accessible for the blind, Accessible for the deaf, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower $231 (compared to $365) 95% recommended Any guesses would be highly appreciated! Please let me know if further information is needed as this is my first time posting (and first time using Hotwire) :) I should also mention that I am searching for 1 room, 4 adults (we are only 2 adults traveling but would like 2 separate beds - thus the search). Generally speaking, for Christmas time in New York, would it be better to book as soon as possible to get the best rates, or do prices tend to drop closer to the holidays?