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Just had a PRICELINE bid accepted on the following: Vienna City Centre 5* 3 Nights (12th-15th November) $154 (

Received an email from Hotwire yesterday pointing out that some facilities previously advertised are not yet available at The Empire. They offered to cancel reservation or refund 50 percent refund in hot dollars. I took the credit of almost 650 USD. As the hotel is just a base for me, the lack of facilites in not a huge issue. Don't really care there is no pool or restaurant as I know there are plenty of alternatives near by. So I get my 4 nights in New York plus probably another 4 nights at least in another city. Very Happy!!

Just a word of caution about the Empire - Im booked there to stay early Septmber however many of the facilites will not be operational at this date. They are having a "soft opening", with eveything coming online over the course of a few months. There will be no in-house restaurant and no spa. Im not too bothered about either but just wanted to let you know in case they were important feautures to you.

Been browsing HOTWIRE for some weeks, trying to find a 4* hotel for my upcoming trip to NYC, without much luck - prices seem to the through the roof mid September. Then today came across 4* Boutique, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Internet & Spa in the Central Park Area for $265. Seemed an offer too good to miss, couldnt find any pointers on this site, so took a gamble and booked. Anyway, Ive ended up with the 'Empire Hotel', which from my initial research appears not even to be open yet. Hopefully all will be OK; I get the impression this used to be a total dump but is undergoing major redevelopment. Will keep my fingers crossed!!!

Have bid on all zones up to $220 - have bid every couple of days for last two weeks, last bids were yesterday.

Would consider splitting, no backup as yet. Can see the Hudson available on Hotwire at $260, would prefer to be nearer the $200 mark.

Travelling to Manhattan for a few days in September (9th-13th). So far having no luck on Priceline (up to $220 - for 4* Property) or Hotwire. Im guessing there is much happenning in New York this week? I am rebidding frequently and wondered if the closer it gets to my arrival date the more availability might be released to Priceline??

Used priceline many times, with generally very positive results. I am planning a trip to NYC in September (9th-13th) and so far having no luck with Priceline. Looking for a 4* property, Have gone from $160 up to $210 covering all areas and still no luck. Is September a particularly busy time in NYC? Do you think I might have more luck closer to my travel dates?