Bidding history: Trying for a 4* in downtown Seattle...$110, $120...waited a few days...$130, $135, $140 rejected. Next day tried for 3* in downtown...$80, $90, $100...rejected and :) . Read positive Trip Advisor reviews for 2.5* properties in Lake Union area so tried that... $75, $90, $100, $110, $120 (almost gave up) $130, $140, $150 ACCEPTED! A lot higher than I was hoping to pay based on what others have been posting here, but it's still half off the best online rate that I could find for that property. I heard that there's a big conference in town starting on 7/16 so that's why the down