calangel Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hi, I am looking to bid on Priceline for a 4.5* - 5* hotel in NYC for 3/7/17 to 3/10/17 (3 nights) Budget - Around $150-180 per night Preferred Areas - Central Park South, Empire State Building Area, Rockefeller Center. Willing to consider other suggestion - preferably near a subway. Can you give me a strategy to bid. Thanks for your help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Although i'm doubtful that you will be successful in one of the zones above for a 5* hotel, did you first want to try that up to your $180 limit, and then if rejected try at the 4.5* level up to the same amount... OR is the goal the last expensive 4.5* or better in one of the zones above? Please confirm the above and we will suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.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
calangel Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Least expensive 4.5* or better in one of the zones Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 In case you have a preference of trying to target a specific property i will highlight the following (confirm your dates on the landing pages of any links provided below): 4.5* Rockefeller Center - Bryant Park for $158 Pets Allowed Business Center Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ==> best guess here would be the Royalton Hotel 4.5* Central Park South for $161 Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Indoor or Outdoor Pool Fitness Center ==> Le Parker Meridien New York If no preference in trying to target either of the above you can instead bid as follows... When bidding 4.5* in NYC you have FIFTEEN re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding. Select 4.5* CPS, ESB, Rockefeller Center Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $153, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $155 Any questions feel free to ask (especially confirming your re-bid zones if you're unsure or new to the subject) Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
calangel Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks for your help. In the end, I chose to use HOTWIRE and there was a 42% discount for a 4.5* hotel in Rockefeller Center - Omni Berkshire for $132 per night which I thought was a steal! I appreciate your help and would like to thank you for managing this forum really well. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Congrats on your success! Quite a good deal for this well-located Omni property! Hope you are looking forward to your stay. Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches. Can you confirm the amenities that were showing with this HOTWIRE listing? This information can be found under the trip information in your HOTWIRE account, as well as before purchase by using BiddingHelper.com and clicking "Hotwire Easy View". Enjoy your stay and thank you so much for your compliments on Betterbidding - they are greatly appreciated. Link to comment
calangel Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 AmenitiesPet friendly, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Children's activities AccessibilityAccessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom Link to comment
thereuare Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks for the follow-up! 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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