I'm sorry, I do know the difference. Pardon me. I revised my earlier post a bit below: "Thank you, I will try better checked. I would like 4* or better in the West area on Hotwire. I'd rather do hotwire than priceline b/c I really don't want to stay at the Hilton and I'm worried that's what I would get on priceline. Also, I like the idea of the West area--since Priceline is not broken out by area, that's another plus. Also, on hotwire, mostly I can see what I'm getting if I compare and use this great site. Would I be willing to stay in some place nice and clean as a backup just in case NOTHING comes up on Hotwire in the West area. But, I'm sure (at least I hope) it's because it's too early to bid OR get results on Hotwire. Hence, my question. I have never tried to reserve on Hotwire / Priceline this early, so I was hoping someone could answer why nothing would come up in the West area. I was hoping they weren't already sold out or something and someone could just tell me it may be too early.