First time post. Thanks for all your work and help on this site. Looking for cheap three star this weekend in Seattle and saw what I felt was Crowne Plaza for $72 a night on Hotwire. Bid $50 at Priceline for three star downtown and told to try again. Added Lake Union, bid $55 and got the Crowne Plaza. The rate quote directly from the hotel for this weekend was $142 a night. Have stayed in this hotel before and very happy with the price. Thanks again for all the tips and help.