We're a family of four - and because of that - we have to bid for 2 separate rooms. I've been bidding unsuccessfully for over 2 months at 4 stars. Yet, the rates for 4 Stars are far beyond our budget, mainly due to the fact that we have to bid for 2 rooms. So, now we're forced to bid for 3 stars. Our dates: June 24th-July 1st. Yes, we know that those are peak summer months, but that cannot be changed. Our zones are 3, 4, 6, and 7. St. Germain - Latin Quarter – Montparnasse Eiffel Tower – Porte de Versailles – Montparnasse Champs Elysees - Opera Quarter West Opera Quarter East - Les Halles * Are 3 Stars in Europe really all that bad :)? I'm a bit concerned by some negative reports. Yet, the 3 stars are chains - Novotel, Thistle, etc. How bad could they really be? * Our last few bids for a 3 star in almost all zones have been in the mid-high $80 US dollar range. Last time, we bid for a 3-star for $89. How high should we go? I'm getting frustrated after bidding every single day for more than 2 months :) . Yes, I will use your links from now on :o . Thank you.