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Thanks for the caution. Because of our lack of success getting anything 2.5* or up, it looks like we'll be booking at a b&b somewhere, but likely not through PRICELINE. Apparently there's barely any availability in the city for these dates at half-decent (and not even..) places, which would help explain our difficulty and the high prices so far. Though we may have found a spot in Midtown East that fits our budget.. fingers crossed. Thanks for the help.

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I started yesterday with 3* $100 in CPS (for 4/11-4/15), then went up by $5 each time, adding Times Square/Theater District, Midtown West, and then Upper West Side. No luck. Then I tried at 2.5* and $115 for those areas and Lower East Side, Upper East Side, and Midtown East. I'll try 2* places when I'm eligible to bid again today. But it looks like my price range is turning out to be pretty unrealistic. I've found hostels to stay in, but even they're upwards of $150/night in a 4-bed mixed dorm. Might have to abandon my NYC vacation plans if I can't find anything 2* today. Not sure how much prices will change between now and then, or if it's worth holding out hope that they will.

Good to know, thanks. I started today with 3* $100 in CPS (for 4/11-4/15), then went up by $5 each time, adding Times Square/Theater District, Midtown West, and then Upper West Side. No luck. Then I tried at 2.5* and $115 for those areas and Lower East Side, Upper East Side, and Midtown East. Looks like I'm headed for the hostels, but I'll try for a couple more days just in case..

How'd you go about it-- did you just make one bid? I'm looking in Midtown West/East and Central Park South. Can't believe how pricey it is, even at hostels.

Same for me -- I can't seem to find a 3.5* or 4* in my budget for the areas I want, would like to slowly do 3* bids.. btu only area without a 3* is Coney Island

Spent a while bidding today, thought I'd update. For a 4* in Central Park South, I bid from $90-$110 in $5 increments (using the re-bid process described on another post), with no luck. Same for 3.5* in the same area. Struck out today, and not sure if there'll be any more of a chance of these prices being accepted in the next few days. I'll go up to $115 tomorrow, probably. If that doesn't work, I'll try for a different area. Suggestions welcome..

First post here-- just started using Priceline on my last trip, and excited to find this site.. if there's anyone around to help, I'd appreciate it. I've been reading around the other threads in the NY section (as well as the other tips sections) and wondering if there's any advice for my situation. I want to stay 4 nights, checking in 4/11 and out on 4/15, in a hotel that's 3* or more (would probably settle for 2.5* though). The areas I'm looking at are (in rough order of preference): Central Park South Midtown West Midtown East Upper East Side Upper West Side Times Square Chelsea Area Empire State Building Area Lower East Side Soho-Tribeca We'd really like to find a place that'll come to about $140/night, taxes in (so $115 or under, before tax). Not overly picky.. just somewhere with a subway station in the vicinity. Think we'll be able to find a decent spot to stay for that price in the above areas? CPS is far and away our preferred area.