europorch Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Going to NYC in from September 5th - 9th and going to see a baseball game of the mets and the Yankees. We will also be checking out time square, central park, some basic touristy things before heading on to Philly, Washington, and Baltimore for more baseball games. We are open to using public transportation to get around, so we don't have to be in the heart of everything. We would like to be in a 3 star or better hotel if at all possible and in new York. Ideally around $150 with taxes a night but willing to go more if needed. I was checking out the Chelsea area but got scared off on priceline when it showed a 3 star hostel, I don't want to bid on a hostel, don't want to share a room or a bathroom. Saw a couple of hostels in the priceline lists and really don't want to get stuck in one of those. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kevin Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Welcome to BetterBidding! The 'retail' side of PRICELINE and the 'opaque' side (where the hotel name is hidden and not shown until after your purchase) each use a different universe of hotels, you can't look at the retail side to determine what you will get from the 'opaque' side. All hotels received thru the 'opaque' side of PRICELINE will be for a room with a private room and private bathroom. Your dates are at the start of high season and at current rates will take more than $150 all-in for a 3* or better for these dates... you're likely looking at the $170-$190 range before taxes/fees. Are you willing to increase your bid amount at this point in time OR do you want to wait it out in hopes of lower prices in the weeks ahead? (with the risk that rates move higher from here instead of lower) Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
europorch Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I would love your advice on if i should be bidding now or wait for a little bit? I know there is no crystal ball for this whole thing and I don't hold you to this, just looking for your professional opinion :) I know we have time until we go (74 days but who is counting) but not sure exactly what course of action to take. Thanks for setting my mind at ease regarding the hostels, that definately put the fear of god in me :) In all reality, the price is not going to change our minds on going, we have bought airline and game tickets so it is happening one way or another. Just looking to get the best price during that time. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 It's impossible to say if rates will come down between now and your stay, but you can use the Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins to search for the same dates last year (and go back previous years as well) to see what it took last year at this time. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
europorch Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 So I tried bidding a couple of times from your [url=http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=40]PRICELINE[/url] link trying $125-$130. Of course, no luck. I ended up clicking on the express deal and found $142 a night in the Chelsea area. I couldn't believe it. I opened another window and checked PRICELINE from that and it did not show that deal. So I jumped on the express deal 3 star for $142 a night. Plus the 5% off summer14 code. I ended up getting the 4 nights at $678 total. The hotel is the Fairfield inn and suites manhattan/Chelsea. I checked on their site and the cheapest stay for the same time is over $1300. Super excited. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you scored a great deal at this property and are happy with the results. If you recall, can you please add a reply to this thread confirming the amenities that PRICELINE EXPRESS associated with this property and showed before your purchase. Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your purchase. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
europorch Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 The Amenities that were shown for this location were, Free Wi-Fi, Free Breakfast, Business Center, & Fitness center. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thank you for confirming amenities for this Price.line Express deal so that we can update the site's Priceline Hotel List. Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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