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Update: I have reserved a condo for the 3 nights. I realize it's a bit of a gamble without seeing the place but the hotel prices are outrageous and I don't see them coming down close to my price range. The condo is on the UWS and is $125/ night for a very small studio. I think it is on West 107th street. I'll update after my stay with what the experience was like. It may be a good option for many people when hotel prices get this expensive!

If you want to make yourself feel even better about your great deal, look at the rates a couple weeks later 9/15 - 9/17. The rates are $400+. They are actually a little higher than the Grand Hyatt in NYC. :)

Also, Just checked the doubletree website and they DO NOT have any rooms now for the 14th - 17th. That means the Hyatt and the Doubletree are booked for these dates. I'm starting to get a little worried about this! I don't want to stay anywhere where I have to ride a bus. Is Brooklyn or Queens a decent option? I'm open to any suggestions. Thanks!

The only other backup I can find near my price range is the Ramada Limited. This has gotten some good and some really bad reviews on Tripadvisor. Anyone know anything about this place? Thanks again!

Just to update, I've continued to bid on Jersey City 2.5* up to $120 with no luck. My backup right now is the Holland Motor Lodge, which has actually gotten good reviews on Tripadvisor. Does anyone know anything about this place? Thanks for the help!

I previously posted in the NYC section. I gave up on getting anything in Manhattan for these dates and thought Jersey City would be a good option. I have been bidding (through the links on this site) on priceline with no luck. I have bid up to $110 for a 2.5*. I can book the Doubletree for $179/night, the Courtyard for $189, and the Candlewood (2*) for $180 through the hotel websites. The Hyatt does not have any rooms available. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm beginning to think that priceline has little or no inventory in Jersey City for these dates.

Tried again, going up to $130. I have also tried a 2* up to $105. Still nothing... The best rate I have found anywhere else is what I think is Murray Hill Suites on Hotwire for $206. I would still like to stick to $130 or under. I know September is a popular time but I still hope to get something decent for my price range. My backup is a 1* so even a 2* would be nice. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Followed above strategy but no luck yet. I will try again tomorrow. I may lower to a 2-star. I wish I had some feel for whether or not I'm in the right ballpark on my offer. Any ideas? I know it's a busy weekend. Thanks for the help!

The first two bids are at 2.5*. Any of the zones are fine. I can still access my offer, but the price section is unchecked. I can't change that. I was hoping to go up to $110 or $120. My only option is to change the star rating. I think starting over may be my best option. I thought it was 72 hours- is it only 24? Any advice on a good strategy? ...and I will definitely use the PRICELINE links from this site!

Looking for a hotel in Manhattan....nothing fancy, as long as it's clean First bid of $91 (financial district only) was rejected. 2nd bid was $101 and included all zones. This was also rejected but I now have another opportunity to re-bid. I can't change the price I offered but can change the dates or move down to a 2-star. I assume this means my price will get a 2-star (?). There were some bad reviews of a couple of the 2-star so I'm a little nervous about that. I would be willing to pay $120/night. I would welcome any advice or suggestions.