ranger120 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'm looking to go to New York City the week of March 16th and see there is a 4 star hotel at $139us on PRICELINE EXPRESS but shows no guest rating. The only info it has is: pets allowed restaurant business centre fitness centre I thought of bidding on it but I am hesitant as it's not showing a guest ratings for the place. I have never been to NYC before and I am going with my son. I would be willing to pay up $180-$200/night. Thanks! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Please confirm the exact dates of travel (inventory and prices can vary significantly depending on exact dates) and we would be happy to take a look and try to ID the above listing. Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
ranger120 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 the dates are March 17th to the 20th. I would prefer to stay close to Madison Square Garden. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Best guess for the PRICELINE EXPRESS offer above would be the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel, does this work for your needs? Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ranger120 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 That was the hotel I was thinking....Are you familiar with this place? I would rather have a place that has WIFI and breakfast but if this is a good deal I might try. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 It's a well-located property and one of the largest hotels in the city. It does not have breakfast, but not that many hotels in NYC do. Please keep us updated on what you decide and let us know if you have questions regarding additional listings (including HOt.wire listings.) Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 The New Yorker is a historic/classic hotel that gets some mixed reviews, but substantially better since it was taken over by Wyndham. While it wouldn't necessarily be my first choice of hotel in the city, at this price it offers a very good value, especially given the great location. Also, note that breakfast can always be had inexpensively in NYC... tons of carts offering a coffee and a bagel/donut for $1.50, cooked to order breakfast sandwiches with coffee at local delis for ~$3 or so, and a little pricier (still under $5 per person) i recommend this place not too far from this property: Best Bagel and Coffee 35th St (between Seventh and Eighth Avenues) ... one of the best bagels in the city! Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ranger120 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I seen this on Hotwire for a 4 star empire state area with the same dates for $168cdn with 95% recommended with the following amenities: Pet friendlySmoke-free roomsFitness centerRestaurant(s)Business centerSelf-service laundryInternet accessSpa services Any insight which place this could be? Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'd guess the Affinia Shelburne or Affinia Dumont would be possibilities in this case. Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
ranger120 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks for your help. They would be a little far from Madison Square Garden for me. I was thinking it could be the Hyatt. Thanks for your help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 How often during your stay do you need to go to/from MSG? If proximity to MSG is your top priority then you won't get much closer than the Wyndham New Yorker (except for the Hotel Pennsylvania which gets awful reviews). If you're willing to take the subway to/from MSG then your options become wide open since Penn Station is directly under the arena. At $139/nite, why not the New Yorker? Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ranger120 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I'm going to the Rangers game so I would like to be in that area (MSG, times square, empire state building).First time to NYC so I have no clue where to look or what to do. I'm just looking for the best bang for my buck. Do you have any suggestions for me? Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 To better advise based upon your specific needs: 1) why NOT the Wyndham New Yorker? 2) assuming you are going to one Ranger game, why plan your 4day/3nite trip around this one event? In NYC the subway is your friend and can easily get you to just about any other point in Manhattan fairly inexpensively and without traffic concerns. If you're looking for proximity to MSG then the New Yorker fits the bill and at this price is a very nice deal for NYC (although as noted above, it's a 'historic' hotel so don't expect everything to be super modern, although recently refurbished, it will still have a general 'old time' feel/charm to it) If you're looking for the least expensive hotel i see the Nh Jolly Hotel Madison Towers for $113/nite, reviews are mixed, but would be about a 15 minute walk n the subway (or walk to 34th St and take the bus crosstown to MSG) If you're looking for something nicer/different we can certainly help, as i'm very well versed with NYC (and the hotel market here), but you'll need to let us know more about what you're specifically looking for from this stay.... although as per above, my advice would be to find a hotel that is a good 'home base' for NYC, has good subway access nearby, and enables you to easily get to other points of the city so that it's convenient for you all your plans (not just your one nite at MSG). I will add that the New Yorker does hit the mark on almost all of these points (convenient, easy subway access, affordable, etc)... it's just not a modern hotel which may not be everyone's taste and not what most people have become accustomed to (the hotel opened in 1930 so when was the last time most people have stayed in a hotel that is nearly 100 years old??). Personally i prefer modern/new hotels as well, and that would be my preference, so i 'get it', but i think the age/style of the property accounts for most of the mixed reviews. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. If not the hotels above, try to let us know what you're looking for, and we will advise accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ranger120 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I would definitely like a newer, modern 4 star hotel as that is why I am hesitant on the New Yorker. I only picked the MSG area because I am unfamiliar with NYC and the subway system but if it is not hard to navigate I would give it a try. (I am travelling with my 8 year old son). The whole reason for going to NY is the hockey game and we will do some sightseeing while we are there. I am open to anywhere for the right price; something around $175 to $200/night Canadian is what I would like to pay but I'm not sure if I can find that kind of deal at that time of the year. If you could point me in the right direction that would be great! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 What are the other activities/sightseeing you intend to do? I would take the 4* ESB offer on HOTWIRE for $140/nite with: Pet Friendly Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Laundry Hi-Speed Internet Spa ... as per above, best guess for this one would be the Affinia Shelburne or the Affinia Dumont, both of which get excellent reviews. It's really not a long walk to MSG from either (i'd say less than 15 minutes... probably closer to 10) but not knowing how much your son will complain about walking the bus is nearby and easy enough OR a taxi would be maybe $6-$8. For other sightseeing you're right near the green line (4-5-6 trains) to take you to Greenwich Village or 'Downtown'... as well as a short walk to Grand Central Station for the 7 or S train (S = Shuttle but it's actually a train) to Times Square.... or a short walk to the N/R trains for other points. Your thoughts/concerns? Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ranger120 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I definitely appreciate your help....I will look into it and when I bid I will use the link and let you know. Thanks again. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 NYC is immensely walkable - if anything, being familiar with Chicago, I've actually found NYC to be quite a bit more walkable, given the variety (so many great things you stumble across while on your way to something else) and amount of things to do in the city. If I were to go tomorrow, I'd much prefer to stay in the ESB/MTE areas of the city, given their quieter feel (vs the TS area) and general atmosphere (lots of nice restaurants, etc.) If you are looking for newer and more modern, the Affinia properties would fit the bill and they do get terrific reviews. Additionally, the ESB and MTE zones are often slightly-to-moderately cheaper, as the potential Affinia for $139 (in US$) is a great deal in comparison to some of the other 4* midtown options for these dates. Thank you for keeping us updated and let us know if we can be of further assistance. Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
ranger120 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Happy with this price on PRICELINE EXPRESS. I used your link to purchase, thanks for you help! Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Congratulations on your success! Looks like a very nice rate for a 4* hotel in NYC! Not too far from your hotel i recommend this place one morning for breakfast (very limited seating so if you can't get one of the few tables walk towards Times Square and eat while on the bleachers behind the TKTS booth... or one of the tables in front of Macy's): Best Bagel and Coffee 225 West 35th Street (between Seventh and Eight Avenues) Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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