SUCCESS!! Marriott East Side 3.5 star - $250 I iniatially started bidding a month ago for 4stars, every day $200 up to $325 in zones, midtown east, west, times square and empire state. No bites. While last year I won the hotel the day before, I was getting nervous and stepped down to 3.5 star. Today started at $200 times square, added MTW $225 added MTE $250. Someone might win this a little cheaper, but I feel I still got a great deal as the cheapest room on the hotel website is $560. I've won this hotel a few years back, while the rooms are small its a great location. Used betterbidding.com PRICELINE link.