Hotwire Hotel: Sept trip to nyc

[minckle]

I'm going to NYC Sept 6th until 9th and starting to look at hotels / hostels

theres 2 of us going and would prefer separate beds or at least a bed and a sofa. I'm not bothered how nice the rooms are so long as they are clean so think Id be happy with a 2* or above

What are the chances of getting a hotel on Manhattan island for less than $150?

can anyone give me advice on when the best time to book is, should I be looking now or leave it until closer the time?

thanks

[minckle]

Im going to NYC Sept 6th till Sept 11th and struggling to find somewhere to sleep within my budget - $150 / night

Ideally I want 1 room 2 beds (dont mind if 1 is a rollaway), as close as possible to manhattan.

I realise im probably looking at brooklyn / long island or upper east / west area but thats fine.

Im not bothered about the rating so long as it clean

from what ive been reading, priceline and hotwire only garuantee 1 double bed, so what are the changes of these hotels having sofa's or spare mattreses i can sleep on

Any help or advice will be most welcomed

Thanks