thanks for that clarification.... I suppose that, if that's the case, getting a good deal x3 nights would offset a more expensive 1st night. Had a quick check on Trip advisor for reviews of Hudson which are less than flattering.... Will give it some thought. If I tried to split the stay - I'd hope to stay in same area (I think) so a plan would be to pick, say, Downtown for 5 - 8 at a lowish rate and then have to go up above my 240 limit for the first night and hope to get somewhere close to my cheaper stay? Is that correct?