PeterC2609 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Looking at getting over to ny again this year in December. Potentially with grandparents and family, so would need 3 rooms.Initially was looking at around 8th December for 4/5 nights... But thinking that may be cheaper later on, I.e. 14/15/16th December for 4/5 nights.Anyone any tips? How much would I be looking to pay for 3*. 3.5* or 4*? Ideally we'd like to stay around Midtown... In the past we've stayed at Marriott Marquis, Sheraton, Millenium Broadway, and we stayed at TriBeCa last year, but don't think that would be a good idea with grandparents.I've seen some people have got the W hotel which seems ok.Thanks in advance.Peter Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Please follow-up your previous Priceline NYC for NYE thread with whatever you ended up doing for that trip... then reply to this topic and we'll comment in your trip above.When will the number of guests and rooms that you need (and dates) be finalized?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 They will be finalised depending on the best price I get... We are flexible.I've had a look on Hotwire and for 14th for 4 nights, I can get something for around Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Winter in NYC is definitely expensive, although one of the most expensive periods is around 11/27-12/10. The second half of December starts to see prices cool off a little bit, but still remain on the higher side. A few days right before Christmas and a few days after Christmas are *usually* noticeably cheaper (usually around 12/17-27 +/- a day or two), but NYE and a day or two before are very expensive.How many are going to be in each room (adults/children?)Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi,There would be 2 adults in 2 rooms, and 2 adults and a 2 year old in the other.Peter Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I've had a look on Hotwire and for 14th for 4 nights, I can get something for around Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 There was a 3* MTC with Gym, Pool, Restaurant and hi-speed Internet for $1563.5* MTC, with Gym, Restaurant, Business Cnter, Internet and Boutique for $1892.5* Times Square with Gym, Business and Internet for $1883* MTE with Suite, Gym, Restaurant, Internet and Kitchenette for $233 Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Best guess for each:3* MTCHoliday Inn 57th St3.5* MTCHudson Hotel2.5* Times SquareMilford Plaza3* MTEBeekman TowerPlease use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how you'd like to proceed and/or how it goes and we'll advise accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi All,So it's looking like the 15/12-19/12 we will be in New York.I've had a look through the lists for Priceline and ideally, I'd love to get a Hilton, Starwood (W etc) or Radisson as I am a member of their reward programmes so get free upgrades. But similarly I could probably get other chains to status match me anyway.Anyway I'd like to be at either Times Square, MTE, MTW or Central Park South. I'd love to go for 4* and my limit is probably around $300 per night.What kind of rebidding plan would I use? I've clicked on the links from this site or HOTWIRE and PRICELINE.Thanks for your time,Peter Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I don't think your budget should be much of an issue, but note that the first nite of your stay is somewhat more expensive then the remaining nites. Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID, where you stay at one hotel for the first nite and then a different hotel for the remaining nites an option? If so, i think you have a chance at a 4* at ~$165-$185... then a 4* for the first nite may cost you ~$200.You could try bidding for the complete stay first, but you may want to adjust your maximum bid downward based upon the split bid option above... given a blended stay at two hotels will likely cost under $200/nite, would it be worth an extra $100/nite to not have to change hotels once during this stay? (for some the savings may be worth moving... not for others)Let us know your thoughts and we'll advise accordingly.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 We will be travelling with a 2 year old so splitting is not an option...To travel a day laster is quite an increase in flight price, so these dates are pretty much stuck.Please advise on a strategy as I havent got a clue! Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 4* MTE and MTW...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS and CPS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE and TS...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTW and CPS...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE and CPS...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS and MTW...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE and MTW and TS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE and MTW and CPS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS and CPS and MTWBid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS and CPS and MTEBid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS, MTE, MTW, CPS...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected just post back and we'll revise to try again in 24 hours.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Slight issue... Maybe.I notice on Priceline that you can only get a double room... Would we be ok with a 2 year old as well?Also, the other room would be for 3 adults... Would that be an issue?Peter Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 PRICELINE guarantees double occupancy/1 bed; triple occupancy won't likely be an issue, although more than one bed would be unlikely in NYC, where many rooms are definitely on the small side (and in some cases, the very small side, such as the 3.5* Hudson in CPS.)HOTWIRE would be a better choice in that the amount of people in the room can be indicated and bedding (could be 2 beds or 1+sofa, etc) ensured, but that would be a more expensive option.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 triple occupancy won't likely be an issue.Does that mean that you could have 3 adults in one double room (eg one sleeping on floor or something) with no problems? Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 There is not likely to be any problems with three, although one definitely may be sleeping on the floor as two beds is unlikely when using PRICELINE in NYC. There is the fairly minor risk that some hotels in NYC may have rooms small to the point where the occupancy max is two in non-upgraded rooms, but in that case, I would not make it very apparent that there are three in the party. (not have everyone come up to the desk at check-in.)Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 When using PRICELINE in NYC for more than double occupancy, there is a definite risk of receiving rooms with only one bed... would this be acceptable, especially for the room with 3 adults... a 7+ nite stay?? HOTWIRE would be a better choice for this stay, imo. It may cost you a bit more, but there is also a greater likelihood that it will suit your needs.Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too! (please click each of these links before replying) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I just placed my first bid, which was unsuccessful, so need to rebid. But my rebid was now only for one room instead of 2. How do I change this? Link to comment
hohogap Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Click out of PL, then go back into PL through the Board's PRICELINE link above and just re-set your parameters to 1 room. Takes just a bit of time, but clears the prior request out. Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Do you mean set to 2 rooms?Will it still know that I have already bidded, and will I still need to add a rebid zone?Am I righht in thinking that the rebid zones for 4* are Coney Island, Long Island, Q'boro bridge, MSG and Upper East side? Link to comment
hohogap Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Sorry I wasn't clear enough. After you click out of PL, then you go back into PL through the BB link above. At that point you can re-set the number of rooms to as many as you'd like. It starts your bidding process all over from scratch, without having to try and change parameters in the middle of a bidding session. Hope that clarifies! Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I've just bid 205 for 4* in MTE or CPS.It has come back with a one time offer of 243... Plus taxes.What do I do??? Link to comment
PeterC2609 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Woooo HooooThanks very much.Just got W New York Hotel on Lexington for $215 + charges.I paid a total of $2079.52, and I've just checked on the hotels website and it would have been 2 room(s) for 4 night(s): USD 3,782.62Thanks. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congrats on your success. :)Superb deal for this well-located W, which was the first in the chain. In terms of triple occupancy, I'd call and politely inquire if there was any way that two beds would be available - I wouldn't mention that there are three in the party, just ask if there would be any way you could get two beds.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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