BeckyBC03

Started bidding a few days ago at $60 and got an accepted bid at $73. I was offered several times to increase my bid to $80 to try again right away. I was actually really hoping for the Crowne Plaza because it was closer to where we needed to be but this isn't too far away and I think it actually looks like a nicer hotel. I used your PRICELINE link to start my bid.

I pointed out the addition of this property to the Goat Island area on a different thread. It is really a shame because we could always count on getting a nice hotel in Newport in previous years. The location of this hotel is not horrible but you will probably want to take a cab to go into Newport at night because parking is very difficult / expensive downtown in the summer. The plus side is that if you want to go to 1st beach you won't have to pay for parking. Also....calling this a 3.5 star hotel is a huge stretch!

Who is "they"? Betterbidding.com has a list of hotels won by other bidders. Here is the list for Goat Island - Newport and Newport Beach area: Newport (Goat Island) 3.5* Hotel Viking 3.5* Hyatt Regency REVIEW 3.5* Newport Beach Hotel and Suites 3.5* Newport Marriott 3* Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina The Newport Beach Hotel and Suites is not located on Goat Island or in downtown Newport. It is probably technically located in Middletown but it is in the area covered by this Priceline bid area and bidders have received this hotel when bidding on a 3.5 star hotel in the Goat Island area on Priceline. The name your own price zones do not match the regular Priceline.com areas. I just wanted to share that information because if I received this hotel after bidding for a 3.5 star hotel in the Goat Island area, I would be disappointed.

I just wanted to point out to people who may not be familiar with the Newport area, that the Newport Beach Hotel and Suites is now being awarded as a 3.5 star hotel in the Goat Island - Newport and Newport Beach area. Previously I had only ever seen the Marriott, the Viking and the Hyatt in this star / area combination. The location of the Newport Beach Hotel and Suites is not convenient if you are looking for a hotel in walking distance to all of the shops and restaurants in Newport. Also, the quality of this hotel is far below the other three hotels. Because of this addition we decided not to bid on Priceline this year for fear of "winning" this hotel. We ended up booking the Hyatt directly on their site. They are running a stay 3 nights, get the 3rd night free promotion so our room rate (before taxes, etc.) ends up being approx. $275 / night.

We have booked Newport through PRICELINE several times over the past 5 years for July 4. You need to wait until closer to the date and you can likely get a good deal. We actually have stayed at the Hyatt most years and never paid more than $150. They will not open up their inventory until much closer to the date though. Generally we book a backup hotel that we can cancel because we will go regardless and then just try PRICELINE starting a week or two before. We will be doing the same thing this summer. Good luck!

While I doubt a Sheraton will be anything "special," the location is perfect and it sure beats paying $307/night! I used the PRICELINE link you provided to start all of my bids. Thank you again for the strategy.

My bid was accepted at $195 and I received the Shereton New York Hotel and Towers. Thank you for the bidding strategy!!

I clicked the link It is a big weekend because it is the weekend of the Tony awards.

Hi, I am looking for some bidding strategy help. We are looking for a 4 star or higher hotel for checkin on June 11 and checkout on June 13. We are open to MTW, MTE, Times Square and Central Park South. I currently have a backup booked at the Muse for $307 per night so my max priceline bidding budget is $275/night because otherwise it isn't worth the uncertainty. I know that this is a big weekend in NYC so any advice you can give me on where, pricing wise, you have seen rooms book would be much appreciated. Thanks!

I did end up taking the risk and I booked it. It was the Viking so it appears that they are now adding the Golf icon

I went ahead and took my chances and booked it. It WAS the Viking. I booked by using the HOTWIRE link posted on this site.

08/14-08/16 2009 $239 Amenities: Smoke free rooms Fitness Pool Restaurant Business High Speed Internet Golf Nearby If it wasn't for the golf nearby I would think it was definitely the Viking but I'm not sure about that. Thanks for any help!

Did this have golf nearby listed as an amenity?

I did use the PRICELINE link to start the purchase.

Started bidding at $89 and used both rebid zones. Offer accepted at $126.

4* MTC - 07/25/2008-07/28/2008 - $189 - Le Parker Meridien Amenities: Fitness, Restaurant, Business Center, High Speed Internet, Spa Booked using your HOTWIRE link. Its a good thing we were right because my dog has to come with us and they allow dogs!! Thanks!!

4* hotel New York (MTC), 07/25/2008 - 07/28/2008 4-star hotel in Midtown Central w/ following amenities: fitness, restaurant, business center, high speed internet and spa services. This appears to be a match for the Le Parker Meridien except for it does not say it is a customer favorite. Have you seen this hotel won without the customer favorite reference? I did not have any luck on PRICELINE and then found out I may need to bring our dog. The Le Parker Meridien accepts dogs. With America PRICELINE EXPRESS buy 2 nights get 1 free the rate for this hotel averages to $219 (before taxes). So, this would be an even better deal.

I only bid up to $180. I found another backup alternative at the Grand Hyatt for $199/night and there is an Amex get the 3rd night free at the Le Parker Meridien making it $219/night so I don't want to get that close to $200. I have stayed at the Hyatt before and it is nice but I think the Le Meridien is a better location. Does anyone have any experience with the Le Meridien?

No luck, I will keep trying. Thank you for the strategy!

I just thought that I would report this win. It is actually a friend of my boyfriend's that decided to go to Newport last minute. They do not know about this site...until I tell them this weekend....but wanted to post their success with PRICELINE to give others an idea of winning prices.

Yes I will be happy with MTE, MTW, TS or CPS. I actually did some bidding yesterday without much of a strategy. I bid up to $155 and didn't win anything. I will try with whatever strategy you give me again today. Our backup plan for the Westin is no longer available. Thanks!

Yes price would be the most important vs. bidding up to my maximum in CPS, etc. I just didn't even know what price to begin the bidding at! Thanks for your help! I just looked at the zones on PRICELINE and MW might actually be my ideal location. I think the zones have changed somewhat since I last bid on PRICELINE for NYC.

Hi, I am looking for a 4* hotel for a three night stay Friday July 25-Monday July 28. My first choice zone is Upper Midtown - Central Park South, followed by Time Square and lastly followed by Midtown East. I will take Midtown East but the chance of getting a hotel all the way over by the UN is a little scary. Do you have any advice for where to start my bidding for this? Travelzoo.com has a special listed at the Westin in Time Square for $199/night. I have stayed at this property before at I thought it was very nice. So, with that said, I think that the maximum I would want to bid on Priceline is $180/night because I am happy to pay $199/night and know what I am getting with the Westin. Do you think $180 is doable for these dates?? This time I PROMISE I will remember to use your new PRICELINE link!! Thanks!

Started bidding a few days ago at $160 and bid up to $180 with rebid zones. I made the mistake of listening to my boyfriend and started bidding today at $185 and on the first try, without using rebid zones, my offer was accepted. AAA rate on the Hyatt's website was $326/night!!!! Our backup reservation had been a 2 star comfort inn for an average of $225/night. For anyone that knows hotel prices in Newport, this is a great deal for this hotel over the 4th of July!!

I bid $160 for 06/13/2008-06/15/2008 and we received the Newport Marriott.