When I started this thread, the room in question was going for $148.00, it was a one day sale. Since then, the rate for the same hotel (I believe) has been over $200.00. I believe the hotel is the Holiday Inn. I checked the UT graduation ceremony schedule and they don't start until after we leave. I dunno'...maybe folks roll into town early for that? Huge university, so lots of people! I have back-ups for... The Holiday Inn- AUSTIN-TOWN LAKE: Sat 5 May 2012 - $190.00 (USD) 1 room(s) Sun 6 May 2012 - Tue 8 May 2012 $171.00 (USD) 1 room(s) Tax: $105.45 (USD) Estimated Total Price: $808.45 (USD) Residence Inn Marriot: Saturday, May 5, 2012 - Wednesday, May 9, 2012 ( 4 nights ) 288.00 AAA rate, AAA membership card required Estimated government taxes and fees 43.20 Total for stay (for all rooms) 1,324.80 <-----TOO MUCH!! I need to save my money for Europe this summer! I have a lot of Marriot gift cards, but I'm not going to waste them on this. Need to cancel! DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin - University Area: Rate Information: Rate Type: AAA RATE Rate per night: 129.00 USD Total for Stay per Room: Rate 516.00 USD Taxes 77.40 USD Total 593.40 USD Decent rate, but the location might be a little too far from the action. We prefer to walk or cab it, I don't want to rent a car. Total for Stay: 593.40 USD