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Yes, bid was placed today (April 14).

First bid (through savingsbarn.com) for 3* Jersey City done on April 14 for April 19. Accepted: April 19, Hyatt Regency - $73 I was told by someone that the chances of success highly increase if you bid for a room within 1 week. If anyone is willing to risk cutting it close, the previously successful prices around $50 might even be possible. Questions: What is a reasonably economical (and not too difficult) way to reach Jersey City from JFK with luggage on a Saturday morning? Any help would be nice. Thanks.

I bid 2* for April 16 at $62 this morning (April 2). Was rejected and suggested to add $17 to the bid. So I rebid at $79 and was accepted, but upgraded to 2.5* Jersey City Marriot Courtyard. Hope this helps.

Just recapping my second win from my other post. For Jersey City April 16 1st bid: 3* "Add a night" option, $55 - rejected 2nd bid: 2*, $62 - rejected, suggested to ad $17 to bid 3rd bid: 2*, $79 - accepted, but "upgraded" to 2.5* Marriott Courtyard I was hoping to get the 2* Candlewood Suite for it's location, but Marriott Courtyard should not be a big problem. Do you think I overbid at $62 for 2*? If not, then it looks like price and availability have all been readjusted for the Jersey City area in 2-3* levels.

Update: I finally found the "Add a Night" option. So I gave it a crack at $55 again, believing that they either still have Hyatt available, or that they have totally withdrawn themselves from the discounted rates. Rejected. Knowing that my offer to cancel my duplicate booking is only for 48hrs, I decided to go for it tonite anyways. So I aimed for the nearby Candlewood Suites at $62 for 2*. Rejected, but was suggested to add $17 to the bid. I bid again at $79, and was accepted. But they've "upgraded" me to a 2.5* Marriott Courtyard. I was a bit disappointed, but looking at the map a lightrail ride between the hotels should still be quite easy.

So does this mean even Doubletree has increased their price? Since a $70 bid was rejected.

OK, I just read the other post and agree that Hyatt may have pushed their prices up quite a bit (or maybe it was a limited time offer that has ended). Anyways, I have another question (kinda dumb). At $55 per night, do we get complimentary breakfast at Hyatt?

I will have to accept other hotels in the area if I am not able to successfully bid a price targetted at the Hyatt. But I would like to find out the absolute most that I can bid while aiming for Hyatt, or the absolute least I can bid and be accepted for Double Tree. If I am to stay at Double Tree for April 16, I would like to know how far away it is from Hyatt. I may have to plan the trip between the hotels.

I contacted Priceline and was replied on 2 fronts: 1. A one-time refund was offered, only if I am accepted for a bid of the correct date within the next 48 hrs. Otherwise, cancellation can be done subject to a $25 charge. 2."Add a night" is not available for my reservations. Don't know why, it's just not there. So, what should I bid for April 16 if I want to stay at Hyatt?

Bid for 3* in Jersey City for April 17-20 1st bid: $48 - rejected 2nd bid: $55 - accepted for Hyatt Regency Unfortunately, as I stated in the other post, I have still not been able to secure April 16 for bids of $47, $51, and $55. BTW, great forum!

We are flying in and arriving before 8am at JFK. Win for April 17-20: 1st bid - $48 rejected 2nd bid - $55 accepted Afterwards, we actually made a mistake and bid for April 17th again instead of April 16th. So we won an extra nite of April 17th for $52 on the first bid. How much is "much higher"?

I have a problem. I have already been accepted for Hyatt on April 17-20 for $55. I have not been able to secure April 16 on 3 bids of $47, $51 and $55. Questions: 1. What is the absolute most I could bid for Hyatt? I understand that as I near $60, I would bring Double Tree into the equation. 2. Would they possible accept my bids if I choose to bid in the $47-$55 range again? 3. Is bidding on one date only more difficult to be accepted? Thanks for the help. Any strategies would be great. Excellent site, by the way!