BoSox,
I am humbled in your presence after the USA Today article. Good show buddy.
I've only used PL for airport hotels. I've had accepted bids between $20 and $36 accepted. Three of 4 hotels were Hilton. Sheraton or Marriott. One was a Days Inn!@#$^
For hotels I don't have to be so choosy. As for all day mileage runs with multiple segments on unknown airlines....I'll pass.
Dan