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Feb 7 2010, 09:06 PM
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 7-February 10 Member No.: 71165 |
Hello,
I starting bidding about 5 days ago, all bids have been refused without counter offers. Here are the particulars: NYC 3* 1 room Mon March 29 -Mon April 5 (7 nights) MSG (Times Sq-Theatre District would be ok as well) starting bid was 80$ and have gone as high as 115$ so far The hotels that I´ve checked are listed in the 180-260 $ range (e.g. Ramada Plaza New Yorker, Wyndham Garden Midtown) . Could it be the problem that 7 days are just too long? Should I split the bid? Or is 115$ just not high enough for an offer? Any help is greatly appreciated Thanks! |
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Feb 7 2010, 11:14 PM
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Feb 8 2010, 02:28 PM
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![]() Administrator ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 99980 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Hoboken, NJ Member No.: 1 |
I think you would better your chances if you were able to include others zones. Usually, for the average visitor, MSG, Chelse, CPS, ESB, MTE, MTW, and TS all work fine, with the following caveat: in the MTE zone the Millennium UN (3.5* rated, but your 3* bid could be upgraded to this star level is about a 15 minute walk to the subwa, you'll need to decide if this would be acceptable or not) and the Hudson Hotel (in the CPS zone has notoriously small rooms, even by NYC standars, otherwise the hotel is fine and a 'hot spot', but you need to be prepared for the small room)
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Feb 8 2010, 07:59 PM
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 7-February 10 Member No.: 71165 |
Hi,
I would also consider Chelsea, MTW or CPS but would prefer MSG, TS or ESB. My desired max budget be per night is 125 (without tax) for MSG, TS or ESB and around 110 for the other areas. Thanks |
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Feb 9 2010, 02:04 AM
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![]() Administrator ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 99980 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Hoboken, NJ Member No.: 1 |
Do you first want to try up to your limit for MSG, TS and ESB... then if rejected include the other zones with a $110 limit?
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
Check and Research Hotel Rates at: BetterChecker.com What to do on vacation? Things To Do 411.com |
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Feb 9 2010, 07:29 PM
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 7-February 10 Member No.: 71165 |
I would rather try up to my limit for MSG, TS and ESB and then try the other zones.
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Feb 15 2010, 09:13 PM
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 7-February 10 Member No.: 71165 |
Hi,
I just tried again and got the New Yorker for $100 (and am really pleased with the deal). Room Cost (avg. per room, per night): $100.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 7 Room Subtotal: $700.00 (USD) Taxes and Fees: $150.36 (USD) Total Room Cost: $850.36 (USD) |
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Feb 15 2010, 10:04 PM
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 16482 Joined: 15-February 05 Member No.: 7836 |
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