Just wanted to inform you...I finally got the bid of $86 accepted for a 4* downtown LA hotel for the dates of 2/27-3/2. I started my bids with $68 for 4* downtown on Jan. 25th(which I have had accepted 2 times in the past & received the Westin), then on Jan. 27th I bid $74 which was also DENIED, so then on Jan 30th I bid $86...and it was FINALLY accepted! I don't change my options and try again on the same bid, as I am set on staying in a 4* and definitely want downtown as location(as my daughter goes to school in LA and lives downtown). This is my 4th time to bid on Priceline for this area (but I just recently found your forum), and I have found that in the Fall season (Sept, Oct) I have been able to get it for $68, but in the Spring, each time I have had to bid $86. I have been awarded the SAME hotel..."The Westin Bonaventure" each time, and we are VERY happy with this hotel...so that is what we hope for! Just thought I'd share my information with you...since I found your forum.