Going to awa in need of a hotel for cheap

Ok, I've NEVER done this sort of thing before so I need to super easy instructions about getting a good cheap hotel (I found some near the Cobb Galleria where I'll be at most of the weekend)

Does anyone know how to go about getting these hotel's...

cheaply? I was thinking paying cash would be best since I don't own a debit card yet ^_^; I got a couple of friends that want to room with me also and we'll need a little bit of advice.

Thanks!

Ugh, no reply yet? Sorry man.

So, if you *can* have a friend try to book on priceline or hotels.com, as you can get a pretty good deal that way if you book in advance, etc...bid *far* lower than what you want to pay, and then see if they'll take it.

Also, when you book if you have tripple A, you get a discount at a lot of places...have whoever is paying be the one (if any) with the triple a card...also, you migth not all want to be present when booking the room.