My in-laws used Hotwire when they stayed in Niagara Falls (the CDN side) a few weeks ago and ended up getting the Sheraton for about $75 taxes-in, USD. Check out the going rate for the Sandusky area and if you aren't tooo picky about the accomodations, Hotwire is the way to go. They will tell you if you will be buying a 3*, 4*, or 5* before you purchase, but do not tell you the hotel name until after your CC is charged. Still, you will save a lot of money that way and at least know that you are getting a 4*, for example, at a 2.5* rate.