I just won on Priceline.com Aug 9th 2009. I bidded for 3.5 stars Redondo - Manhattan Beach at $44.00 didn't accept I added Venice Beach Area and bidded $47.00 and WON, not bad in my opinion reviews make it sound like the rooms are tired but @ 47$ it will do the trick. I won the Residence Inn Manhattan Beach total with tax $61.04. The cheapest rate avail from Marriott.com was AAA rate at $132.00 I used the PRICELINE.com link provided here. Thanks