I totally agree with the above advice to call the Royalton. Some hotels are more flexible with Priceline bookings than others. But, you should try. Ask for the front desk manager. You may be able to get a room with two beds, or upgrade to a room that will accomodate all of you more economically than booking another hotel conventionally. However, whenever a hotel says you have to call Priceline, they are just brushing you off, as Priceline guarantees a room for only two people and states specifically that any special requests (such as two beds) must be requested directly from the hotel. Even when hotels have rooms with two beds, they are not obligated to accomodate you with a Priceline reservation. If that is, indeed, the Royalton on Hotwire, your rate would average $272 per room per night, which is probably more economical that you could do otherwise, and a lot safer that rebidding for another room with Priceline that may be more than a block or two away, as the Midtown West zone is oddly shaped. Or, you could try just the Times Square/Theater District zone. If you want to check rates, the Algonquin, Club Quarters, Iroqois, Sofitel are all in the same block, and the Roosevelt is right around the corner. I think it's better to start new bids in a different zone, than to keep adding zones as you increase your bid. For one thing, it's easier to cross reference pinned hotel lists as you're bidding. And, you can start a new bid with a different area for the same amount. Note also that Quikbook has rooms for two (one bed) at the Royalton for $348 8/7 and $280 8/9, within a few dollars of Hotwire, but you'd know the hotel for certain. As for the night of 8/6, you might definitely want to use Hotwire and book a room for four. Philadelphia is a good place to spend the night. I've often booked the Hyatt Regency (which is very nice) with Hotwire or Priceline. And, the Comfort Inn gets good reviews and has reasonable rates. Recently, we've stayed at the Hyatt Jersey City several times with Priceline. Also a very nice hotel, with spectacular views of the skyline from a very large waterside terrace. We've come to enjoy staying there more than in the city. The Path station is right across from the hotel entrance. It's a four minute ride to the WTC station, where all the subway lines are within a block or two. The restaurant within is very expensive, but there are economical alternatives (including a nice food court) nearby. Another place we really enjoy is the Holiday Inn Fort Lee. Very nice. Excellent (low prices) restaurant within. The breakfast buffet (under $10) is fantastic. And, it really is only a 20 minute drive into Midtown. Lastly, the Travel Inn on 42nd Street has rooms with two beds. Rate for 8/6 is $300, but free parking is included.