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Closing this post....I ended up finding a rate online for the w new York times square for July 14 through 25 for 212.....I contacted starwoods and used the best rate guarantee claim form and got 10% off (so room rate is 191.00)....I wanted starwoods hotel under 200 so I was satisfied with this rate....closing out the thread.

If I may ask (both the op and theaure)....this is a hotel I am very interested in for my NY hotel stay in July and I am intrigued by the price :). Is there any way to target this particular hotel? Ps - congrats on the rate :)

I have stayed in that area and it's a great location....maybe one block from the local (green) subway (though I believe that station closes on weekends so maybe a few blocks from main subway line)...the only thing is the fire trucks running on Lexington at night if on a low floor....but still a great spot in MTE

I read the PM and replied :) I am okay with beyond lexington, and agree, most 4* are west of lexington. CPS (Central Park South) = okay ; I have to check what ESB is :) Not really interested in the Benjamin - price would have to be better than the hotwire quote for me to budge on that. I have booked ahead using with my corporate rates to hold in W Times Square and W Lexington, so I at least have something in my price range, but I am sure (being dead of summer when I am there) that prices will be competitive on hotwire or priceline as time ticks on. I shall definitely be using your links to see if I can secure a great deal. I would like to proceed :) and will continue to search using the links you have provided when bidding. I will also report my success or closure of the thread once I have decided, but I probably will be a last second buyer (unless a great deal shows up between now and then).....Feel free to PM me if you see something in the SPG deals (or a hotel you believe has a high % chance of being one of the SPG properties I mentioned above in prior post) as that is what I seek. Cheers,

Hello, First post :) ....might have posted incorrectly (sorry ahead of time ;) I am also new to HOTWIRE, PRICELINE, etc..... I have a corporate account and usually stay in SPG hotels (gold status). However, I thought I would try my luck here and see what kind of deals I can get :) The dates: July 13 - 25 The reason: mostly pleasure (ok - 98% pleasure :) Seeking: Mid Town East, Mid Town Central, Time Square (anything between the 40s to high 50s and anything from Times Square to Lexington avenue)....preferably higher end (4 stars or better) The Budget: up to $300.00 with taxes included (all in $300.00 so pretax around $260.00). I found (on hotwire) a 4.5 star Midtown East with fitness center, restaurant, business center, high speed internet, and spa with 90% recommended by hotwire customer reviews. Any ideas on the hotel? Also, if its ok :) I wanted to ask if you could suggest when best might be to book (if perhaps I am early since July is far off) and how (if possible) to obtain an SPG property (such as W Times Square, W New York East Side, or Le Parker Meridien, or (a dream) St. Regis :) Those are the hotels I prefer if that was possible? I will most likely keep this post going as I am trying to find an all in rate of around $200.00 or better (this is what I am accustomed to with corporate rates or prior experiences on the hotels main page). Cheers :)