I am having the same problem for this weekend, fortunately I have a backup reservation at the Best Western in SOMA that is inexpensive. October is a busy time for conferences and this particular weekend is Fleet Week where the US Navy makes a port visit and the Blue Angels put on a show. My bids so far: Bid $85, 4* USE Bid $90, 4* USE + USW Bid $95, 4* USE, USW +SOMA Bid $100, 4* USE, USW, SOMA + FW (free rebid, no 4* in Fisherman's wharf) Bid $105, 4* + 3.5* USE, USW, SOMA and FW Most rack rates have been around the $240 to $280 range in USE and USW so I was working my up to bid around $120. Guess I need to wait a little longer or go higher based on upontop's bids :)