Hi! Heading to Manhattan from 17th to 23rd of September. 6 nights. I used your HOTWIRE link and found two interesting hotels, but would appreciate some help identifying them. A general question also, any indicators on how long before the stay I should book? I have the feeling that the prices drop heavily 1-2 weeks before arrival, although it seems a tad risky to sit out other good deals. I have no area preferences other than it being below Central Park and preferably not too far out on the avenues towards the water. So I can be flexible with regards to area. 4*: Area: Madison Square Garden - Hell's Kitchen area Original price: $304 Hotwire price: $242 Amenities: Free Internet, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, Golf Nearby Accessibility: Accessible for the blind, accessible for the deaf Trip Advisor Rating: 4 out of 5.0 Hotwire customer reviews: 70 % recommended (684 total review) with 3,5 overall satisfaction I am thinking this could be either Affinia or Wyndham due to the blind/deaf accessibility, although I am not sure? 5*: Area: Midtown Central area Original price: $1037 Hotwire price: $401 Amenities: Fitness Center, Business Center, Internet acess, Spa Services Resort fee: $30 per person per night Trip Advisor Rating: no rating presented Hotwire customer reviews: 85 % recommended (13 total review) with 4,5 overall satisfaction Could this be The Plaza? Regards, Fred