Sorry for leaving out so much info. I have been going back and forth on the Better Bidding site looking at both Hotwire and Priceline reviews and info, so accidently misworded the "bidding". I chose Hotwire since we need a room for 4 and didn't want to gamble with Priceline. Here is what I'm looking at using a date of 10/17/08 for 2 adults and 2 children: 4.5-star hotel in Magnificent Mile for $149 - customer favorite, fitness center, restaurant, business center, high speed internet access or 3-star hotel in Magnificent Mile Area - Streeterville for $118 - customer favorite, fitness center, pool, restaurant, business center, high speed internet access (by the way, is there an easy way when typing here to get the amenities listed out?) It's good to know about reservations at hotels that you are an affiliate of. If I do end up with my back-up rather than a hotwire hotel, is it worthwhile to cancel my other reservation and rebook, or just know that for future reference? Thank you for the link to the Hop On-Hop Off. Unfortunately, Chicago wasn't one of the cities they listed. I should have been more specific in saying I saw that with the Chicago Trolley Co. Thanks for your help, and please let me know if there are other things I need to do or include to make it easier for you and more understandable for all.