<p>Not to sabotage the local economy or anything, but we sure have gotten good deals at Worcester hotels through Priceline. </p>
<p>I just bid for a room for the Academic Advising event on June 12 (night of June 11) and got the 3* Crowne Plaza for $50. </p>
<p>I normally get the 2 1/2* Residence Inn - which is especially great for more than two people - a huge room, king bed, pull out sofa, it's brand new, has free parking and free breakfast too - but in this case it's not clear that all 3 of us are going, and if we do we'll throw in our camp cot. (Among other things, Priceline does not guarantee bed configuration.)</p>