I would not rely on any "Last Person Got...." information. Most likely just marketing stunt.
I have stopped using PL and HW long time ago. The savings are no longer what they used to be and if you know a couple of good corp. codes and get free breakfast and points/miles by booking with the hotel directly, PL/HW is no longer worth the hassle. Sorry to say this, but PL and HW are a thing of the past.