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Hi there, i've been away researching and getting to know how re-bidding works. (for 4* at least). Sorry for wasting your time earlier! Now I need some advice again. As a backup I have booked 'the pod' hotel through your Quickbook link as recommended in another post. - So my wife and I won't be on the street! It is more than I would like to pay, (and we would like our own bathroom), so I have been bidding using the strategy you suggested, but with no success. I believe my options are; Bidding for a whole week means I may have to split my bid. ( I would consider 1 move, but not any more). Another option is to drop to 3*. (which could be ok - (depending on hotel!-i can look at these more closely.)) I havent included soho in my bids, - it is our first visit to NY and we would prefer to be in midtown. My first question is.... there are under 7 weeks left to bid, (9/21 to 9/28)- is it time to compromise my strategy, or should I keep bidding the same way? I would really like to get somewhere quickly, but should I wait? I know my budget may be too low, however there have been wins under my budget for 4* - but not for a whole week... and what's anyones opinion on staying in soho for first time NY visitors? I hope I havent went on too much!! thanks.

Hi, i'm ready to bid now, but i have a query about the strategy. should I not be selecting Madison sq garden as well as mte, mtw, ts, cps and esb? also can you clarify what re-bid zone1 etc are called? regards. Declan

i'd prefer to bid for the least expensive property in any of the prefered zones. so in above example, i'd prefer to pay $160 for the Madison Square Garden zone. thanks.

We would like to try to stick to the budget we had in mind of $200/night, i realise this by be difficult at present. We would also like to stay in a 4*, but are not really bothered in which zone. Then if we do not get a 4*, we will bid for a lower rated hotel. For a backup, we would prefer a lower rated hotel, closer to our budget. This is my new order of preference! 10 Times Square 9 Midtown West 7 Madison Square Garden 8 Midtown East 5 Empire State Building 2 Central Park South 3 Chelsea Area 12Upper West Side 11 Upper East Side Thanks for this. Do you need any more info, or need anything else clarified? Dec

hi noniesin, there's only a few wins for august, september and october so far, but there's a 4* win for $130, only 1 night thou, also a few 3* for $140-170. finger's crossed!! Dec

Hi, My wife and I will be staying in New York from 21st to 28th Sep 08. It is our first time in New York. We would like to stay in the following areas, I have put them in order of preference, but this is open to change if you have any advice, (we are both fit, and enjoying walking!) Times Square - Theatre District Madison Square Garden - Convention Area Midtown West Midtown East Upper Midtown - Central Park South Empire State Building Chelsea Area Upper West Side Upper East Side We would like to stay in a 4 star deluxe, and if not then a 3 star upscale. maximum (about $200)- is that realistic? Can you advise me on a strategy please? when should I start bidding? I see there has not been any winning bids in that week yet? Is there anything else you need to know? King Regards. Declan.