Hotwire Hotel: 4* NYC (MTE) Kimberly Hotel

[gonow]

Taking my 10yr old daughter to see The City on 4/29-5/2. Highly prefer TS for the visual impact on her first trip.

For the last month i've been bidding for a 4* or 3.5* (I'm getting less picky as the time approaches. )

Tonight I bid up to $195 for 3.5*- no luck. Here's what i did: 3.5* TS for $170

add Chelsea $180, add LI City $190, add UES $195.

Not accepted!

I'd really like to stay in TS, would prefer a 4* (not excited about the Muse as a kid hotel though), and will pay up to $250 or more if I HAVE to.

3.5* would be fine (not excited about Stay or the Time though), and will pay up to $250 if needed.

Hotwire doesn't seem to have anything decent under $280 or so; just about the going rate if you go to the hotel's websites.

We're now 18 days away- anyone offer some advice?

[gonow]

i have triied again using the PRICELINE link from ths site- still no luck. anybody offerr some advice?

thanks!

[thereuare]

My advice would be to expand your search to other areas... while you're 10 year old may like all the lights and crowds of Times Square, there is plenty else in the city which will amaze her, and there is no need to stay directly in this zone, imo (it's not as if you're assured of a room overlooking Times Square and she'll be able to stare out the window every evening staring at the people below) If you haven't seen it yet, give this thread a read: Hotels Near Times Square.

However, ultimately it's your vacation and budget, and if this is the only zone you want, do you want your next move to be a bid up to your $250 limit for a 4* before trying for a 3.5*... or how much more is a 4* worth to you vs. a 3.5*?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

[Romelle]

My grandkids have always been intrigued with the whole process of riding a metro train - everything from the ticket machines and turnstiles to the huge escalators to the actual train itself. And if you are out a bit from the center, there are usually wonderful tiny little cafes that locals enjoy. The United Nations complex is pretty amazing if they've touched on that at school. Central Park in the day is full of interesting happenings.

As thereuare said - it is indeed your vacation and budget - but thought I'd toss in a few things for your consideration for other areas.

It is even possible to enjoy those bright lights and stay out at a budget deal at the Newark airport. For that you have to REALLY like those trains, but it is possible. And the ride is actually a bit scenic.

Romelle

[gonow]

Thanks, this is good advice.

I will start looking at MTW and MTE, as long as I'm very close to a subway, we're good. For others in the same boat, I also found the thread Priceline NYC Zone Descriptions helpful.

Of course, I'll use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links from this site, and will report back as things develop.

Cheers.

[thereuare]

It is even possible to enjoy those bright lights and stay out at a budget deal at the Newark airport. For that you have to REALLY like those trains, but it is possible. And the ride is actually a bit scenic.

Newark and scenic in the same sentence?!?! :) Actually Newark isn't far geographically, but can either be time consuming (cheapest route) or expensive (using cabs to save time)

I will start looking at MTW and MTE...

Keep in mind that at the 4* level MTE is usually pretty convenient... but at the 3.5* level the hotels 10-15 minutes from a subway come into play, and that may be a bit far to walk with a 10 year old.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links.

[gonow]

Add the Kimberly Hotel as a 4* in MTE, with the following amenities: fitness, hi-spd, and business ctr.

Just booked this.

[gonow]

Just booked a 4* MTE through HOTWIRE for $279/night, from 4/29-5/2.

It's the Kimberly Hotel, apparently new to HOTWIRE. Has the folllowing amenities- restaurant, hi-speed, and business ctr.

I always used the above PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links for searches, and booked the hotel through the links as well.

Thanks for your help!

[gonow]

shows restaurant, hi-spd and business as amenities

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Hope you're happy with the results and this property works well for your plans.

The reviews for this property are very good and you're also right near by often recommended breakfast location of Ess-A-Bagel (Third Ave at 51st St)... one of the best bagels in the city and makes for a good, inexpensive, breakfast among local NYers.

Thank you for using the HOTWIRE link on the board to begin your purchase and for posting your results, helping us add this property to the Hotwire Hotel List.

Enjoy your stay.