Hotwire Hotel: 3* NYC (MTC) Holiday Inn Express Fifth Ave

[MarkGA1]

Hi

Coming to NYC for a getaway weekend to do tourist stuff.

In the popular tourist areas, what is the normal difference in winning bids between 4*, 3.5* and 3* hotels?

Thanks for the help.

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

Which PRICELINE zones would you be interested in bidding on, and what would be your desired budget per night?

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[MarkGA1]

4* or 3.5*

Hoping for $150 all in - but will go up as needed.

Area - ESB, MSG, TS, MTE, MTW, CPS

Dates 4/22-4/25

Thanks for the help.

[Andee]

I've bid up to $150 (before taxes) for those dates in Times Square and all the free re-bid zones without success. Maybe I'll have better luck closer to arrival.

[kellysmom]

I have gone up to $200 all in for mid May. I bid three and a half stars and four for zones 2 & 10 with rebids in $5 increments. Nothing yet

[MarkGA1]

OK - can one of you masters provide the best bidding strategy for

1st try to get a 4*, up to $175 bid price, for zones MTE, MTW, CPS, ESB, MSG, TS

and if that doesn't hit, I'd then like to try to bid up to $150 for a 3.5* in the same areas.

Thanks in advance.

[thereuare]

At the 4* level you have SIX 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, MTW, CPS, TS...

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 add re-bid zone...

Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* ESB...

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 add re-bid zone...

Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* MTE, MTW, CPS, TS and ESB...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $173, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $175

Start with the above and if rejected post back and we'll revise to try for a 3.5* property. Any 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.

[MarkGA1]

No luck. Also added Hell's Kitchen.

Tough weekend.

[MarkGA1]

Saw the Holiday Inn Express on HOTWIRE for $119, so snatched that up.

Thanks anyway.

[MarkGA1]

Amentities were Breakfast, Business and Internet - same as on the hotel list.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad you found something which works well for your plans and that you're happy with the results... and breakfast is included too! :)

Thank you for sharing your results with the board.

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

Enjoy your stay.