rainy days

Amenities:

 

 Free Breakfast

 Free Internet (in Room)

 Free Parking

 Pet Friendly

 Outdoor Pool

 Non-Smoking

 Gym

 Handicap Accessible

 Business Center

The search boxes at the top of the board all work from any smart phone (and the logos within each are click-able as well)... or you can download our own BetterBidding App which includes our BiddingHelper.com and also WinAlerts.

Did not realize there was an app - perfect! Downloading now. :)

Oh, good call! Hadn't thought of that but it's a good idea, especially since our current hotel has a 6p day of reservation cancellation policy. Is it simple to go through the betterbidding site if using an iPhone to reserve? I have the Hotwire app on my phone, but not sure that BB would get credit for that.

Thank you for your assistance. We've gone ahead & booked a room directly through Marriott, as our travel plans are still subject to change.

We did not go on the above trip.

We did not go on this trip.

Please help with ID.

Amenities include:

Free Parking

Indoor pool(s)

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

Laundry Facilities (self-service)

High-Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Thank you.

Well, shoot. Thanks. I guess I somehow let my smoke-free filter slip off of there, and since that's extremely important to us, I'm scared to take that risk of getting a smoking room.

Incidentally, is there a reason why a Hotwire satisfaction rating would show, but not a TA rating?

So back to the drawing board I've gone! Thanks so much for your patience with me.

Chelsea/MSG 4*$166 6/29-7/2

2 adults, 2 kids

I'm getting what seems to be a nice rate of $166/night.

Amenities:

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Accessible for the blind

Accessible for the deaf

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible bathroom

Roll-in shower

The hotel shows an 85% satisfaction rating from Hotwire users, but no TripAdvisor info at all, which I found rather odd & is causing hesitation.

Thoughts?

(PS -- I wasn't sure whether I should have started another thread or not, but did so since it's for a different area. Please advise if this was incorrect.)

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks again! I think I'll keep looking, and will of course keep the board updated as to my results.

Apologies, I was looking for 3 adults / 1 child.

Also it shows on the list that the Belvedere is 3*. Has it been upgraded?

Amenities:

Smoke Free Rooms

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Accessible for the blind

Accessible for the deaf

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom

Roll-in shower

4 out of 5 TA rating

I'm confused as to what this is. I was thinking Crowne Plaza Times Sq., but it appears now that that one is a 4*.

Thanks.

Thank you again for all of the help. We've decided ultimately to stay put where we are. The kicker for us was the close availability to the MWR office, where we can get information, coupons, free tickets occasionally, etc. We'll definitely use Hotwire in the future, however, now that I know how to use it.

Yup, lost it. Note to self for next time, I suppose.

I'm not seeing any of those; I'm guessing because we will have two children with us, which it appears that I neglected to state previously, so sorry.

We would still be staying in the general area Sunday night regardless. Since we'd be leaving first thing Monday either way though to head home, my thought process was to get through the train portion of the trip the previous evening to try to cut an hour off of Monday's trip.

The one possibility that I am seeing, and I'm thinking I might just grab it now while the grabbing is good, appears to be the W Hoboken, which is nicely located for us and an incredible bargain to boot:

Location: Hoboken - Jersey City - North Bergen

Star rating: 4-star

Check-in date: Fri, Jun 22

Check-out date: Mon, Jun 25

Rate per night: $139.00

Nights: 3

Rooms: 1

Trip total: $494.00

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Tennis Nearby

In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Handicapped parking

This is my first time ever using Hotwire, so I'm scared of losing it should I wait too long, but any input anyone could share would be wonderful.

Much appreciated!

If staying in the city, we're looking for 2 nights (Fri-Sat 22-24), preferably Midtown or Upper East/West. Anything 3* and up would work. I had a 4* a few minutes ago that I was about to bid on (4* Midtown Central) for $151 but it disappeared while I was hemming & hawing (lesson learned). We'll be in town for an event so the closer to Central Park, the better.

That would certainly be ideal. We'll be coming from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, and could come either via I-95 or through the DelMarVa Peninsula.

Please refer to the welcome message in your INBOX and use the links on the board each time you search and before posting (to avoid delay in having your post answered)

Aha, got it.

Best guess for the property above is the Sheraton Meadowlands.

Hmmm... okay, thanks. Not what I was thinking, so glad that I asked.

Are you using this as a 'NYC substitute' and most of your trip will be centered around Manhattan? If so, is your budget flexible at all? (if yes, what is your maximum bid for this trip?)

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

Yes, using it as a Manhattan base, but prefer Hoboken area as we'll have a vehicle & I don't relish driving into Manhattan. I've explored the option of parking outside the city & commuting in for the weekend, but I'm not entirely sold on it, although I will of course if I can find a good enough deal. Max budget would be $200/night, including taxes, occupancy & parking.

Currently I have an unbeatable rate of $93/night (and no tax) at the Navy Lodge on Staten Island. It's not the most convenient, but we've stayed there in the past and it's decent, especially for the price. I'm guessing we'll stick with it, but I'm still on the lookout.

Thanks again.

I'm sorry, I'm confused. Why do I need to click those links? Am I supposed to click them every time that I post something, even if I've already clicked them??

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Thanks for the welcome!

At HOTWIRE, if you click the 'See all' link under the amenities listed, do you see more than what you've included above?

I sure do! This is what I get --

3-star Hotel in Secaucus - Meadowlands

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Indoor pool(s)

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Free Parking

Free Internet

I'm a newbie so my apologies if I'm missing something. I currently have the following that I'm considering:

6/22-6/25

Amenities:

Indoor pool(s), Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s)

The listing also states free parking & free internet.

I'm not seeing anything on the list that looks like a possibility. Any ideas? Thanks.

(I've read my messages & am using the board link to HOTWIRE.)