laurel108

My previous got cancelled due to weather/flights. I am now rethinking these dates as well.

Hi there, I am looking for May 9-12. Lower Manhattan/Chelsea areas. Preferably LES, Soho-Tribeca. My budget is about $200-$225 inclusive (if possible). Not finding much right now on Hotwire or PL. Wondering if I should wait it out? (open to other areas, if the hotel seems right) - do not prefer Midtown/Theatre District. Thanks!

Trying to figure out what hotel this is? Notes 4* but 3.5 by TripAdvisor. Central Park South - $224 (CDN) - $154US May 9-12 Amenities Boutique hotelBusiness centerFitness centerInternet accessPet friendlyRestaurant(s)Smoke-free rooms Looking for something for that date - and prices have gone up!

Does the bidding have more hotel fees? The fees seem much higher than Expedia. I tried again with no luck. So am looking at the Express.

Thank you. I have a cancellable on expedia. The Hotel List for NYC, Priceline is not showing the full list. I've seen before but now is just showing one area on your site.

Well, I have a hold on a cancelable rate somewhere else. I didn't really want to go to $140. I thought I could save money. Is that normal, not to even give you a few $$ cheaper? I will wait till later tonight and decide. I was going to add Soho - as I doubt they would add something from there as the prices are quite high there. My only fear is they might give me a Trump hotel in that area (5*) since I think they are having issues selling rooms - not my kind of vacation.

No luck - went up to $140. Weird as there are doing a PRICELINE EXPRESS for $149.

I had to deal with something so going to try today. The ones I got that I would pick to re-bid are: Long Island Flushing Elmhurst Jamaica BK - Downtown BK - East BK - South Queensborough Bridge Bayside Morningside Hgts Coney Island Bronx Washington Heights Kennedy Airport La Guardia (15) I am assuming LES Sixty could be an option for the 4.5* but pricier than Indigo. (not on your list, but 4.5 on Priceline in their list prices as an FYI). Thanks again for all your help!!

Thanks. This makes sense. Needed a tutorial. I'll try it and see what happens. Thanks for all your help!

The re-bid zones I have noted are: La Guardia Kennedy Washington Hgts. Bronx Morningside Hgts. Bayside Jamaica Flushing Elmhurst. I put in the first bid at 4.5 LES. It's a no, I re-bid starting with each of these. Correct? Leaving the 4.5 star. I was totally into this the last times I tried but want to make sure. Thanks so much!

I haven't done this in a while. How are there are 15? Ones that don't have 4.5 and beyond include 10 areas. 10 don't have any 4 or 5 stars. So say I start at 4.5 with LES-Chinatown at $100. It's a no. Then I add one of the 10 areas that don't have 4.5 or above and exhaust those neighbourhoods. Where does 15 come from? Also how many shots do I get?

Sorry, I thought you could only do 4 or 5. I didn't realize you could choose a half star. My max would be 140US. I would be trying to get the Indigo, which is $149 right now (which is doable, but obviously would want to try at a lower price). I would start with Lower Manhattan - Chinatown.

I think we responded at the same time! I like LES. I usually stay in Soho area, but even though that week has lower prices, I want to spend less and like Lower Manhattan. Indigo would be new for me, but it seems to check off a lot of things and the price is good, but a bid would be better. Don't want to get stuck with something else though at a 4 star that could be a hilton or something. I think if I chose 4* I might end up with Wyndham Garden - which I definitely don't want! So not sure how to get around that one.

I understand. I can only check 4* so I could get others. I totally forgot how to use it and remember being so organized the last few times I tried. It's been yrs since I used priceline. I thought I could do a half star - but even then, could get Sixty LES (which is more).

Is there any other 4 1/2 star in this zone I am not aware of?

Thanks. Under the hotel section, it appears Indigo is the only 41/2 star. I am looking Lower Manhattan. I am good with Indigo given the price is good and I think it's the only 4 1/2 star so can be pretty confident that this will be the one. I would start with just this zone. What do you think I should start my bid at? Thanks so much for your help - yes, will definitely use your link.

Hi there, I am looking for Feb. 13-16 in Manhattan. I might bid, but saw this 4 and half star in: Lower East Side - Chinatown with express. I haven't done PRICELINE in a while, and it looks like they don't give much info as before. This is what it states: 4.5-Star Express Deal Hotel Lower East Side - Chinatown What Hotel? Free InternetBed Choice Available Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Free Internet Indoor or Outdoor Pool Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Is this Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York? Do you think I can do better on bidding? It's $149US for express. Regular shows $189 (but I think you can get a deluxe King at this price too when it shows). If I bid, should I wait a bit and what price do you think I should try for? It's been a while! Any help is appreciated.

Hi there, To be clear. If 160 is not enough. I am willing to go to 170. If Soho is a no go (which you are saying). I will try the other zones I have mentioned that you just responded to...please provide strategy and zones I have chosen, including what might be the cheaper zone... I am assuming I include Soho in the mix anyway - just for fun.

I AM ONLY LOOKING FOR SEPTEMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 3 NOW - AS NOTED AND IN A DIFFERENT POST. NOT BY TOO MUCH. 170 TOPS FOR SOHO. IF THIS IS UNREASONABLE I AM OPEN TO OTHER ZONES IN MANHATTAN. MTE, ESB, CPS. WHAT ZONES COULD I GET FOR $160 OR UNDER? I AM HAPPEN TO GET A STRATEGY WITH JUST SOHO AND THEN THESE OTHER ZONES I HAVE ABOVE. SEE ABOVE I DON'T UNDERSTAND - JUST WOULD LIKE HELP WITH $160 - $170 TOPS, STARTING WITH SOHO. THEN WILL TRY OTHER ZONES. 4* FOR NOW, WANT TO BE CLOSE TO SUBWAY. THANK YOU!!!

Hi there, I started a new post, since my plans have changed a bit while waiting for bidding advice. I need a hotel in Manhattan during Sept 1 -3. I most likely will already be staying in Soho, so would prefer to stay in the same area. That being said, if my budget is too low and another zone is more acceptable, I would take it. $160 max - is this reasonable or too low for that weekend? Soho-Tribeca - 1st choice. Would consider other zones if they are more "doable". Please advise. I am aware of the 7 rebid zones for Soho. I tried last night ending at $160 and did not get it. Should I continue to try or do I need a new strategy? Is Financial District more "doable" with my budget? Or CPS, ESB? Or none of these are realistic with my budget? I understand a lot of hotels are booked up right now for the cheaper rooms - is there a lot of new rooms that become available one week in advance (people cancelling etc.). Thank you in advance!

I also noticed you have CPS at a lower rate in your strategy. Would a lower rate for Sept 1 - Sept 3? If so, I would also try that along with Soho-Tribeca. Thanks.

Sorry I didn't hear back from you so I have held a room for that time that is cancelable - but will try this strategy. My September 1 - 3 has now fell through. That's what I most need. I am hoping to be in the Soho area. I have noticed rates have gone up for the Saturday and Sunday - is this correct. Would $160 max be ok with the 7 rebid zones for the this time period? Thanks.

Correct.

Leaving out MSG is fine and just MTE - not MTW. A strategy would be great. Thanks.

I would like to start with 4*. I am willing to be in the following zones: Soho-Tribeca Central Park South Midtown West Chelsea ESB MSG Midtown West My max is $160 (without taxes)but hoping for $150 if possible. I am starting for August 30 - Sept 1 as I may have a room elsewhere for the latter two days. Your advice is appreciated.