lenann

I am still debating the last night, but either way I've decided that MSG is the best area for me since I'll be traveling to LI & back. (Penn Station). I'd be happy with 3.5* (Affinia) or the 2.5* (Hampton Inn, free breakfast, etc). The 3*s don't look so great & I don't want a single double bed for my anniversary weekend. lol So if you could help me with a bidding strategy so that once my dates are firm and I can just dive in, it'd be very much appreciated. :) My price? As low as I can go!!!

Priceline Big Deal Days list MSG 3.5* at $125 & 2.5* at $145

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This will be cheaper than my original plan so I can spend more $$$ shopping & eating!! Thank you for the help!

I've only gone up to $165 so far and if I do have to stay another night I really don't want to go much higher. May need to consider 3 1/3 stars. But would likely only try TS zone for 3/2*s.

I may also try MSG as Penn station is right there if I have to commute a couple days to LI. (but i do fear getting 2 double beds as I don't want to spend my anniversary separated. lol)

Side note

I did see that the NY Helmsley is having a Buy 2, get 1 night free promo (averaging to be $179 a night), but I don't know much about that hotel.. Just thought I'd pass that on to ppl.

THANKS and hopefully I can talk with the in laws and get the schedule straightened out.

My itinerary may have changed. (Adding one day) Long Island family now wants to do a family thing in the city day of departure so I may spend all nights in City. 4/20-4/24 but do not fly out until 8pm..

Do these hotels hold bags so that I don't have to lug them around the day of check out for 6hours? :)

Thank you for your patience.

I wanted to say I haven't had any luck yet even by going up to $165, but will keep trying. :)

Okay I feel silly. So add things like MSG (which only goes up to 3 1/2*) and re bid. Gotcha.

Thanks for your patience. :)

Thanks!

For some reason they are only letting me bid once...? It says I need to change my zone or star level.. :)

Yes I am willing to put $ in front of zone. :) Let's proceed.

Thanks!

Lena

I assume that price is more important than zone, in that you'd prefer a less expensive hotel in the MTW zone vs. a more expensive hotel in the TS zone?

I am on the fence with this. I guess prefer a nicer hotel for the $ over the zone. (As long as zone is still near everything)

Are you fine with any 4* hotel anywhere within the shaded boundaries of your 3 acceptable zones above?

Yes, I believe all the 4* offer king beds and a nice rating. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Okay, I am ready to bid (finally) and would like help with my bidding strategy.

Location: 4* TS, MTE, MTW (preference in that order). I also thought about MSG as we'll be going to LI the day of checkout and it's close to Penn Station. However, I didn't see a 4*, only the Affinia (3.5*) and I've read mixed reviews.

Goal: Be close (within 10mins) to Wicked, MOMA, Top of the Rock, TS, Grand or Pen Station. This is our 2 year anniversary aka Romantic Getaway. We like nice hotels & king sized beds.

Money: I'd like to be $150 all in, but will consider a $150 bid or slightly more if need be.

Let me know if you need anything else to help me bid. I appreciate it! :)

THANK YOU!

Wanted to note we did not go the priceline/hotwire route as we needed to be sure to stay at the same hotel. That said, we booked with Rockville Center Inn. $140 includes breakfast and free airport shuttle.

Thanks for the help everyone.

:)

Thanks Dahammer. I'm trying to talk the family into that. We don't have a car, but our family lives there and can pick us up from a JFK hotel if needed. I may just get them 2 rooms and crash with them for 1 night since I can't really add a room for one of the nights for myself...

I'll update when we- aka- THEY have decided. :)

Thanks for the help. It looks like booking directly with a hotel may be the best for this..

Thank you for your input. :)

Okay, I'm spending 1 night in Long Island for a family function. We will not have a car and the party is in rockville centre. There's only 2hotels listed in the 2* area. Best Western & Hampton Inn. Has anyone got these or are there other ones not listed? I only ask b/c they are both in the perfect area and I'd hate for priceilne to pick up some random hotel in freeport that I have to take.. At the same token, I do not want to spend $150-$200 for a 2* hotel!!

My family would need 2-3 rooms 4/22-4/25,

I would need 1 room from 4/23-4/24..

So I don't even know if I can book that with priceline since my stay is different.. Perhaps if I call?

Hotwire had 2 hotels listed too, but I do not know which ones they are...?

Basically I'm really confused. Any help or suggestions?

Thanks! :)

Hey Everyone! I've used Priceline for areas I'm familiar with, but I do not know NYC that well.

Basically my husband & I (29 & 26yrs old) will be celebrating our 2yr anniversary in the city from 4/20-4/23. We'd love to get a 4* hotel with a good bed, reviews and a great location for under $150 (after taxes) if possible. I won't lie, I appreciate an upscale hotel- especially one for a great rate! :)

We'll probably do shopping, catch a show (broadway or comedy), the times square thing, MOMA, grab drinks & meet up w/friends (they live upper east & downtown). Unfortunately, I have some medical issues that would make my life a bit easier to be located near most of the attractions we go to. Not always an issue, but I like to be prepared.

So I ask, do you recommend Time Square or Midtown West to bid? (I think MidEast may be out of the way) Nicest hotels? Best location? I will most likely start with $105 and go up from there since we're a ways out.

*I do want to add that I'm waiting to hear back from some connections to see if I can get any friends & family discounts.. but will let you know either way and definitely use your link if I do go with PRICELINE.

Thanks!

lenann