Because of the insane prices we switched to Jersey City. Had some bad luck there with 4* Hotels too and switched again to Long Island City. Got the "Holiday Inn Manhattan view", wich is only 3* but seems to be a good one, for 140,-$ per night, 2 rooms, 09/19/2010 till 09/22/2010. We're still looking for 2 rooms from 09/22/2010 till 09/26/2010, maximum budget 140,-$, if possible 4* or 3,5* in or close to Manhattan.