Welcome to Betterbidding Thereuare is on vacation at present so he may not repond with a strategy until he returns (other experienced users may help though) You do not mention what * rating you are looking for but with $70 maximum (bid?) IMHO you will not get a 3* never mind a 4* in Manhattan. If that is truly your maximum bid then possibly look at Jersey City as an option as the Hyatt is quite often won at around $71. It is a superb hotel. If you do go ahead and bid then if you could use the PRICELINE links it would be appreciated. Edit Must type faster, AaronJb beat me to it !