Priceline Hotel: Bidding advice / NYC TS + MTW / May 5-9

[chopchopchop]

I would like to get two rooms in the Times Square - Theatre District or Midtown West from May 5-9. I'm not concerned about the star level really (2-star or better) and I'm wondering what kind of strategy I should employ.

What do you think would be a good starting price?

[thereuare]

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[chopchopchop]

$130 per night

[thereuare]

I'll start by suggesting that we don't typically recommend bidding for the lowest rated hotels in NYC... while some may be acceptable for your needs, others may not, and with PRICELINE / HOTWIRE you don't get to choose which type you will get.

In light of the above, we don't see too much 2* bidding in these areas, but i do think this may be a tough win at $130, and you may be able to get a much higher rated hotel for not much more. However, it's up to you and you know your needs/budget best, so if you want to try for a 2* property this is how i would proceed (if you decide to strive for a higher rated hotel don't follow the above, just post back and we'll revise)...

Select 2* TS...

Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 2* MTW...

Bid $105, if rejected add TS...

Bid $110

If the above is rejected post back and we'll revise accordingly.

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Good luck and let us know how it goes.