underdunk

I was hoping for sub-$100

My apologies. I've started my own topic in the NJ forum. And just to be on topic here, I'm going to have to say the OPs chances are slim at that price.

I know I'm cutting it close here but this is a last minute weekend trip. I'd like to get a 3* or 4* (or 3.5* I guess, but I'm not sure what hotels fall into that category) for Jersey City. I've already been rejected up to $95 for 4*. At 3.5* and 3* I've been rejected up to $86 and $84, respectively. I have used all my re-bid zones for today but will get my friend to continue bidding, or try again tomorrow. Basically I want a decent place to stay that's 15-20 min. to Manhattan by train which is walkable from the hotel. I find that all the 3* and 4* properties in Jersey City meet these requirements, and so does Hilton Newark Penn Station but I don't want to chance the other hotels in its zone (on PL or HW). Any help is appreciated!

Sorry to hijack but didn't feel the need to start a new thread as I'm also interested in this weekend (30-1st). I'm willing to stay anywhere on the island south of Central Park, or even Jersey City. Any suggestions for the best value bidding strategy for a 2.5 or 3*? Probably spending most of my time in SoHo and East Village but don't mind taking the subway.

East Village, Greenwich and Union Square would be where I'd go for a foodie trip. I don't know how the hotels are there but it's not much trouble to get there from a fancy Midtown hotel.

If you successfully split your bid and get the same hotel on consecutive nights, what are the chances that they'll let you have the same room? If they make you check-out and in again, do you have to sit there and wait / lug your luggage around until check-in time? I know this will probably vary between hotels and employees but I was just wondering if anyone has ever had any experience with it.

I have the exact same travel dates. Will the Beekman provide a room with 2 beds? I'm also flexible on the travel dates if I can get a cheaper price. Is there anytime in late Sept/early Oct when a 4* can be had for under $180?