I guess I'm seeing other postings for 4* hotels in the same area for $140 at different dates and am super jealous. You are right, it's a busy time of year. The HOTWIRE property has fitness, pool, internet and restaurant. Sounds like Holiday Inn Midtown 57th St, according to the list here, which is a 2.5* on PRICELINE, yes? thereuare, would you mind giving me a strategy for 4*, 3.5* and 4* from $190-250, for MTW, TS, MTE, ESB, MSG, CPS, (zones MTE and CTE only in 4*)? You've helped me so much already and I appreciate it. I'll book the HOTWIRE hotel if it doesn't work, unless you think bidding at 2.5* would be a better idea. :) Thank you again so much.