Boomer, while I agree the 1/2 price deal is great I have a hard time being convinced that the normal savings ($11/night in your case) is worth the risk of not knowing what hotel I will end up in. You lucked out in getting the Westin, but I'm certain that it could just as easily have been someplace not anywhere near that quality. I would like to see a service where I know what hotel I'm bidding on. Until then, I think I'll steer clear of Priceline.