dhieka23 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hello:I would like to bid on a 4.5* hotel in Midtown East or West or in Central Park West. I have seven rebid zones and would like my maximum bid to be $250. Amenities are not important. What would be the best strategy? Travel dates are June 5th- June 8th. Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Using your SEVEN re-bid zones i would bid as follows:Select 4.5* MTW...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4.5* MTE...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4.5* UWS...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4.5* MTW and MTE...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 $228, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4.5* MTW and UWS...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 $228, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4.5* MTW and MTE and UWS...Bid $233, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $238, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $243, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $248, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250Any questions feel free to ask.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
dhieka23 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Great I will do that and let you know results. But I was reading on another post about the possibility of getting a single bed. I want to get a room with two beds. Is that a possibility or is it something I have to ask when I get there? Link to comment
dhieka23 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Ok I did the bidding plan and didnt win. What is a realistic bid for a 4.5* hotel in that area? Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I want to get a room with two beds. Is that a possibility or is it something I have to ask when I get there?PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request. The risk of this is higher in NYC then in most other parts of the country as rooms are notoriously small and therefore hotels have a high percentage of rooms with only one bed in them, and many of hotels charge more for rooms with two beds vs. one bed. If this is not a risk you're willing to take then HOTWIRE may still be an option as they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy and ensure sleeping accommodations for everyone you include in your search (although this usually means two beds, the second 'bed' could be a sofabed, rollaway, etc)Ok I did the bidding plan and didnt win. What is a realistic bid for a 4.5* hotel in that area?I'd guess closer to the $275-$300 range.Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
dhieka23 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I ended up going with the express deal on Priceline for a 4.5* that guaranteed me double beds for $372. With my reserach I was 95% sure it was the Waldorf and it was. I felt I could do a little better than that but Im traveling with picky family members so want to make sure its a good hotel and we saved 30%. So thats something... Thanks for your help! Link to comment
yellowdog Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 dhieka23Thank you for sharing your result with the board!Also thanx for reporting this new star rating to the BetterBidding Priceline Hotel ListCan you please confirm the amenities that were showing with this PRICELINE EXPRESS listing? Thanks.Enjoy your stay.Please use the board's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your purchases and searchesYellowdog. Link to comment
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