For the past few days I've been bidding and bidding (using all of NYC's rebid zones) for a 4* in ESB, MTE, MTW, Chelsea, Times Sq, to no avail. I have bid up to $295 and still nothing. Does anyone think rates might drop if I just wait? There were 4* rooms on Hotwire a few days ago, but I lost my Internet connection while searching and now they're gone. Any ideas? Unfortunately these dates are not flexible. I'm hoping to stay near Chelsea, but most Manhattan areas would be OK except Financial District. Thanks in advance for help. I am, as always, using your PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to start my seaches.