i am trying to get a room aug 7-11 and have bid all the way up to $120 for a 4 star and 3.5 star and nothing so far. i too am wondering if there is something going on in san fran that weekend or week? i see 4 stars going for $85-$100 all the time using priceline in nob hill, union sq, financial, soma areas. anyone know if there is a big convention or somthing in town?