Priceline Hotel: 3*+ NYC 5/30/07 - 6/3/07 $200-$250

[positivetension]

Hi,

First time poster here. I'm trying to look for a 3* place in NYC between 5/30/07 to 6/3/07. We are a party of three people and looking for two beds in the Manhattan area. We are students so looking for around $200 but willing to go up $250. Suggestions?

I'll be using Priceline via the link at SavingsBarn.com

[AaronJB]

Unfortunately, Priceline would not guarantee you two beds, and there's a strong likelyhood in NYC that you would only get 1 bed.

[thereuare]

Priceline only guarantees double occupancy, so trying for more than that (in NYC) can be risky. HOTWIRE allows you to search for up to quad occupancy, but a current search doesn't show anything in your price range (or worthwhile, imo).

Assuming one bed and a pullout couch is acceptable, here's an option in your price range, but you'll need to search each as 2adults/1child (otherwise the price goes up slightly if going for 3adults).

Beekman Tower has the 1BR suite for $230/nite, but it is sold-out for the first nite of your stay (listed as "on request", and this property almost never gives them additional rooms)... but you can change your dates to 5/31-6/3 and book for $230/nite. This reservation would be cancellable up until a few days before your stay.

Then go to Quikbook where you can book the Beekman Tower (book the 1BR suite as the Studio suite won't accomodate three of you) for $270/nite. This purchase is non-refundable once purchases.

So the math:

$230/nite x 3 nites + $270/nite x 1 nite = $240/nite

Reviews of the property are very good.

Does this work for your needs?

[positivetension]

A sofabed is fine. However, even with 2 adults and 1 child, they give me a rate of $269. But when I enter 2 adults, the $230 rate is there. Should there be any problems if I book with 2 adults?

[thereuare]

There shouldn't be... we've had others book this way before and have not heard of any reported issues (although this has to be something that you're comfortable with doing).