used betterbidding link for priceline. first bid (refused): 3.5* NMA-River North 100$ for the second bid, I used a technique posted here and elsewhere, I added an area that had no 3.5* and up rated hotels second bid (accepted): 3.5* NMA-River North 110$ result: Chicago Sheraton Hotel Tower (4*) Check-In: Saturday, October 23, 2010-03:00 PM Check-Out: Monday, October 25, 2010-12:00 PM Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $110.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 2 Number of Nights: 2 Room Subtotal: $440.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $79.48 (USD) Total Room Cost: $519.48 (USD) happy travelling to all!