One of the things I like about Essentravel.com is you can select hotels on the same day.  As long as its before 9 pm.  So convinient when youre on the go.  So I got a great rate on the Pittsburgh Mariott while I was on the road.  The pictures of the hotel sold me on it,  it was quite visually pleasing and even more so when I got there.

What I really need from a hotel is a clean room,  very important,  and quiet!!  I do like my sleep hehe.  I got those two things,  plus a good breakfast,  I was very satisfied.