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Confirmed it was Bellagio. Thanks again!

That is correct. Thanks, and sorry for the rookie mistake. Will book and confirm here shortly.

Targeting Bellagio and want to confirm:

Dates: 1/26/18 through 1/28/18

5* HOTWIRE Center Strip - Fountains for $174 (85% recommended)

Amenities:

Resort

Pet friendly

Casino

Fitness center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business center

Internet access

Spa services

Thanks for the confirmation.

Clicked through the  HOTWIRE  link and successfully booked Vdara as confirmed.

Located via the BB - BiddingHelper.com tool - Hotwire Easy View:

5* Center Strip - $157/night:

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Suite, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower

5* Center Strip - $154/night:

FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Suite, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Spa services, Kitchenette

5* North Strip - $198/night:

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Suite, Resort, Casino, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Spa services, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

5* North Strip - $198/night:

FULL AMENITIES: Free parking, Free Internet, Resort, Suite, Casino, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Tennis nearby, Spa services, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

Successful bid at $213/night using the strategy and PRICELINE links as suggested.  Of note, I was countered at the $185 bidding level for Chel/CPS with $242/night, which I rejected.  Was then again countered at Chel/TS @ $193/night for $254/night.

Thanks for the assistance, and I'm looking forward to my NYC trip.

ETA: Hudson Hotel in CPS was the hotel chosen with the successful bid.

Maximum desired bid $225/night

Minimum 4* hotel rating

Areas considered in order of desirability

Midtown West

Chelsea

Times Square

Central Park South (only behind TS due to Hudson Hotel reported room size)

Would also consider Priceline Express if hotel location can be realistically estimated.  Will be taking the subway all over Manhattan, so proximity to subway is close second to trying to stay within budget.