HI there,
I've had an alert on Rate.Drop for what I'm pretty sure is the Plaza Athenee (UES, 5*) and there was one day where the price dropped to $357, but then shot back up the next. I've researched using your Hot.wire and PRICELINE EXPRESS links, getting rates from $379 up to $540.
I've been going off the clue that this hotel doesn't have a fitness center onsite, but is pet-friendly, has a restaurant, and has spa services onsite. (It wouldn't really matter if it ended up being the Surrey, the Carlyle or the Athenee, actually.)
My question is, should I just go ahead and bid on Price.line for a 5* on the UES and assume it's one of three hotels listed above? Does $350 seem a reasonable bid?
Any help would be appreciated.