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Free Internet, Business Center, Restaurant(s), Smoke-free rooms, Spa services, accessible path of travel, accessible bathroom

95% rec. Amenities: Business Center, Restaurant, Pet Friendly, Self Service Laundry, Internet Access, Smoke Free Rooms, Accessible for visually impaired, In-room accessibility

The Brown Hotel, downtown. Listed as 95% recs, $161/$97. Amenities listed: Free Internet, Fitness Center, Business Center, Golf Nearby, Smoke-free rooms, Restaurant(s), Internet Access, Accessibility for Visually Impaired, Accessible Path of Travel, In-room Accessibility, Accessible Bathroom, Accessible Parking And of course used the button on the top left to book directly to Hot.wire.

One night stay win posted separately and thanks all for the help. And for anyone interested, this turned out to be a $200 savings over 3 nights as opposed to booking through other methods. And I checked that number a couple of ways out of curiosity. Happy with the deal.

Bidding strategy for this win: TS $140, 145, 150, 155 - all rejected MTW $145, 150, 155, 160 - all rejected TS+MTW $163, 165,...... $168 - Win (1 rebid left)

Success!!! I ended up with the Hilton Midtown, 5/1-5/4 for $165, went back immediately, completely restarted and got the Hilton Midtown for 5/1-5/2 for $168. I checked Price.line and Hot.wire to check current prices and modified your suggestion a bit, so here is the exact strategy I used: 4.5* started at $160, 165, 170, 175, 180, 183, 186, 190, 193, 196, 200 - all rejected for 5/1-5/4/15 4* success 5/1-5/4: MTW $145, 150, 155, 160 - all rejected TS $145, 150, 155, 160 - all rejected MTW + TS $163,........ $165 - Win (2 rebids left) Immediately went for 2nd bid for 5/1-5/2: TS $140, 145, 150, 155 - all rejected MTW $145, 150, 155, 160 - all rejected TS+MTW $163, 165,...... $168 - Win (1 rebid left) I also used the PRICELINE box on the upper right to complete the process and it was all very easy, thanks to the assistance of the board. Thanks for the time, I'll be back with DC & Hilton Head for the rest of the trip in the appropriate boards.

Forgot about the Hudson, lets drop CPS, so just TS & MTW

At 4* level would be TS, MTW and CPS would work too to give an extra bid, doubt I'd get anything there but it would be fine if I did if you know of no strange issues

If that wasn't clear, that's seeing $199 average for the 3 days (5/1-5/4) with max goal as $150

Yes!!!! I thought I understood the bidding process, but need some refinement, thanks for the lesson and time. Last question, what is your suggestion for where I start on the 4*, I see today on ED what looks like TS Hilton for $199, maybe $130? in increments of $5 or ? I have time to retry tomorrow if it doesn't work. Thanks again for all your help, will advise the board of what happens.

Got it! I think )) Sorry, may be a slow learner but your patience is appreciated. So if I have this right here are my re-bid zones to confirm: 4.5 - Brooklyn, Coney Is, Gr. Pt, Greenwich, Hell's Kit, LI City, MSG, M. Hts/Harlem, Qnsbr Bridge, Union Sq and UWS (11) 4 - Coney, Gr Pt. & M. Hts

Would like to confirm my rebid zones for the 4.5 Sofitel, which I assume PL treats as a 5*?. I re-read the re-bidding post and comments but didn't see this answer - I assume I use the Zone List from Express Deals - as opposed to PLs List View page, because I notice the zones are named a bit different, like the Bronx isn't listed in ED. So if I have this right for the 4.5 my 11 re-bid zones are Chelsea, Coney Island, Greenpoint, Hell's Kitchen, Lower East Side, MSG, Midtown West, Queensbourough Bridge, Union Sq and Upper East Side. And if I'm going for the 4* I will have 4 rebid zones which would be Times Sq, Coney Island, Greenpoint and Hell's Kitchen. And so rebid approach for $140 for Times Sq 4* maybe $110 TSq, $120 TSq + CI, close browser, $130 TSq + Grnpt, close browser; $140 TSq + HK Did I get that correct? Really appreciate all your help.

Thanks. Yes, if don't get the 4.5 then will go to 4s, but for a 4* zone will be Times Sq

$175ish if you think possible, if not, 4*

I'm sorry, don't mean to be confusing. Let me say it differently. Yes, I'm seeing the same prices you are on priceline/hotwire, but I'll also see on HW ED a 4.5 for $212 in MT Central which I believe is the Sofitel that's what I'd target first, unfortunately PL doesn't appear to have such a zone so not sure if that's possible. Otherwise, cheapest price for a 4 in Times Sq. to start

And if I wasn't full clear, yes, would pay more for Times Sq (saves taxi) or better hotel - price goal is to save on a good place rather than solely finding least expensive

Thanks for the reply. While probably impossible to guarantee with bidding, my first priority would be both rooms in same hotel, next price, then zone in Times Sq followed by Midtown C, E, W. If you think the difference in price for 4 vs 4.5 is only $20 or $30/nt, I'd take the 4.5 as there will be fewer 4.5s and maybe? a higher likelihood of getting same hotel in 2nd bidding or thru E.D./HW. Ultimately if you think I can get a 4 for say $130 in Midtown I'd go that way for bidding, but if you think $150 for a 4.5 would start there. Does that make sense and help? TIA

Thinking and researching this a little more, perhaps I'll start with Times Sq zone first, it seems the central area for what we have in mind. So my thought is to start there with a 4.5 bid of $170, then go to 4s around $150 and then the other zones as I stated before. If I can get one, then maybe hit HW express deals or PL to see if I can get the same thing or try to get lucky with a follow up bid. Hope that helps narrow it a bit better and thanks for your suggestions.

For my first bid was planing on just midtown east, then add as necessary Theatre District, MTW, Chelsea, then MSG/Hell's Kitchen and add other areas as need be. Certainly open to suggestion though. Price max is whatever is lowest available under ExpressDeals, so probably $175-200 range.

Oh, and a quick question I forgot, do you think its better to try to book both rooms at once, is there an extend or extra days option with priceline bidding? or just book one for one night, see what I get, and then try to get the same deal with the 3 night room (although I know there is a Saturday involved when prices are significantly higher though that may even out with the Sunday night stay to what are basically the Friday night rates, if you know what I mean)

Thanks for the reply, no worries on the delay, appreciate your help, this site has been very helpful to me over the years though this is the first time I've actually asked a question. And for those later reading this, I go through the Hot.wire and PRICELINE links on here, works really well. OK, the main goal for longer room is to be somewhere within walking distance (a mile) of Central Park/Theatre Dist, east or west. So for the PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals I'm seeing what I assume is the 4 1/2 Sofitel for $212 which might work well, or west for the Sheraton? or any of the 4* brand hotels (Hilton, etc) that are showing up. What's interesting on the Sofitel is it seems its dropping significantly on Sunday to $115, or at least I think that's it, maybe something different. So my thought is to start around $130 for a 4 or above in Midtown East/West and Theatre Dist, adding districts as necessary. Would prefer to stay away from the Hudson if possible. Chelsea/SoHo area would be ok if I ended up there, 10-20 min walk to subway is no issue or can cab to theatre Sat night, and I agree that area is hot, great place to stay with all the attractions you mentioned, but for this trip probably better a little closer to midtown. I usually stay down at the Duane Street Hotel when I'm in for business in Tribeca so familiar with that and Chelsea areas but ideally probably too south all things considered. Any other info needed? Thanks for your help.

Probably just book the short stay room just for one night and no both hotels don't have to same though of course would be nice but not a deal breaker. The 3 day I'd rather not have broken up, rather not have to move of course. Really, my options are completely open, just want a nice place for the longer room without breaking the vacation bank. Thanks.

Great site, thanks for all the info on here and have read quite a few posts so somewhat informed but need a bidding strategy (or other suggestions) for a 4* or above, for May 1 to 4. I need second room too (or maybe a suite if you've got a trick) the second only being for May 1, maybe May 2. Looking in the MTE/MTW/Theatre areas but open to suggestion - most activity will take place in Midtown. Since I need 2, obviously savings are an issue but can go up to the $200 for the longer room and could get a less expensive place for the other. So I need some help with a bidding strategy, should I just bid for the one night room first or go for the longer stay first. Looking at prices thought I might start with a try at $150ish for a 4 1/2 or $130 for a 4, and if get something good go again on the second room, any thoughts or suggestions? (Yea might be a pipe dream for F/S/Sun) What do you think about the Sofitel, worth the $200ish price on hotwire? If you know, I assume bids don't include the little extra "resort" fees some charge? Thanks in advance for any advice.