VentureForth

Cool. First time to use Biddinghelper.com. It gives a list of: Pod 39 <-- Most Likely Seton Hotel Hampton Inn Manhattan / United Nations Wyndham Midtown 45 Full amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Smoke Free, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Pet Friendly The "resort fee" of $33 alone and just the taxes would be acceptable, but the "Tax recovery charges + fees" of $126.19 in addition to the $33 (total ~$160) is $100 above the $61 that the typical tax rate would add to the base price. If Hotwire adds this much fat to their bids, I will no longer use Hotwire to plan my trips. I will close this thread with accepting the current rate that I have for the Vanderbilt YMCA bunk beds booked as a backup. I will always refer to betterbidding.com before committing to a stay anywhere and will go through this site to use PRICELINE.com or HOTWIRE.com to seek my accommodations. Thank you, thereuare, for trying to work with me to help me out. I have a week before payment is committed. I'll keep looking.

Concluded Jacksonville thread. I found a 3* for $138 in Midtown East. Probably only one bed. Last booked was Pod 39. Described as "Boutique Hotel". Pod 31 likely? Don't like just a single double bed which is likely... Also looks like they add nearly $100 in excessive fees in addition to the taxes. Resort fees need to go away.

I appreciate everyone's help. I don't remember what I chose, but at this time I believe I never booked. Thank you!

I appreciate your response. I'll be flying into EWR on 6/22 and departing Amtrak from Penn Station on 6/25. I have a couple of tentative locations - one in a hostel on Manhattan for 139/nt and a corporate rate of 109 at Marriott in Woodbridge. Obviously the Marriott is a huge step up quality-wise, but the hostel in Manhattan (I would prefer not to say which one exactly as I'm staying with my 12 year old son) is in a location that can't be beat, albeit at the sacrifice of private shower and toilet. There is nothing like sleeping while hearing the sounds of sirens echoing off the skyscrapers... I'm sorry I didn't conclude my Jacksonville thread. It was five years ago and I don't remember if I even booked a trip then. Thank you for your help.

I'm only replying to myself because I can't find how to be notified of replies after submitting the post. Sorry y'all. :D

I know, I know. Staying in NYC for under $100/nt is darn near impossible. So I found decent prices in NJ for around $109, but then figured at least another $50 per day in transportation costs for two of us. I'll be riding the subway anyway, so I figure if I could find something in Manhattan for $139, that'd be my break even point - and I'll win back 3 hours per day commuting during my 3-night stay as my "reward". The Hotwire and Priceline hotel tables were developed more than 10 years ago, and they did not go below 3*. I just can't afford a 3*. SO, my question is, Is there any way to ensure a PRIVATE BATHROOM in a 1 or 2* category? Are there any recent wins in the $100-$140 price range that have been won for the end of June that have two beds and a private bathroom on Manhattan? I have searched the Priceline and Hotwire win pages and haven't noticed anything. Thanks in advance!

I started my search with the PRICELINE.com link above. I received a PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal offer for $49 per night at a 3* with an 8.0 Guest Score and a 4-Ball TripAdvisor rating. Ameneties include: Free Internet Free Parking Indoor or Outdoor Pool Business Center Fitness Center Apparently, no free breakfast. Anyone care to take a guess as to which Hotel this is? For $10 more, there is a 2 1/2* with the same ratings plus includes free breakfast. I'm sorry - I meant to put this in the Priceline forum rather than the Hotwire forum. Moderator, please move.

5/30 is the check out. 2 nites. Sorry - Site won't let me edit initial win post. Missed that detail. ;)

Not too thrilled. :( Won 4* at the Atlanta Airport Marriott in the Airport ATL South zone. After Priceline fees and mandatory parking, total price is $161 - a FAR cry from the "$106" win. Still a nice property at a decent price. I wish Priceline would allow figuring for parking fees upfront. But this deal was made with pride with the PRICELINE link on BetterBidding.com.

Were there any other fees besides taxes, ie: Parking?

Always use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin! Hotel could be 4* easily. Staff was wonderful. "First time here? I see you have your children with you. Let me upgrade you to the 15th floor with a river view." My only reminder to folks its that this place is intended for business travelers, therefore every amenity has a surcharge, from parking ($15) to wifi ($15), to breakfast ($15). Interestingly, room advice seemed reasonable.

Downtown Jacksonville for $50. First bid attempt. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. Any reviews on this property? Thanks betterbidding.com!