The budget in the topic should be ~ 270$ incl. tax.
It seems as we will be traveling to NYC for the first time in dec (12-17) and is therefore looking fore some place to sleep.
We would like a 4* (or greater if possible) hotel if it's possible within our budget 270$ incl. tax.
The areas we have looked at are:
Midtown East
Midtown West
Times Square - Theatre District
Empire State Building Area (is there other areas that is suitable for first time visitors?)
How and when should we start bidding? wait a bit longer for the prices to drop or go ahead right away?