NYCforMe Posted February 19, 2005 Report Posted February 19, 2005 I've never used Priceline to bid for a NYC hotel room; I have previously used it for a flight/hotel package only. I am interested in 2 rooms (4 people) for Wed., Sept. 13 - Sat., Sept. 17. My first choice is MTW, but I will consider UM/CPS or UWS. I would like to keep it under $150 per night. Is this reasonable? Is it too early to bid now, or should I wait until May or later? Thanks for any help for this first-timer!
thereuare Posted February 19, 2005 Report Posted February 19, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!It's never too early to bid... as long as you do it sensibly and don't overbid.I asusme you are looking for a 4* hotel? There are no 4 star properties in the UWS area, so that rules out that zone. Are you intentionally leaving out the MTE zone?Lastly, since you were thinking about the UWS, are you familiar with RE-BIDDING? (if not, please read the previous thread and ask any questions that you may have) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
NYCforMe Posted February 19, 2005 Author Report Posted February 19, 2005 Yes, I am looking for a 4*. I did intentionally leave out the east side, mostly because I am more familiar with the west side. So is $150 a reasonable amount for something in MTW or UM/CPW? I understand that I can use UWS to rebid since it doesn't have a 4* property.
thereuare Posted February 20, 2005 Report Posted February 20, 2005 You actually have two re-bid opporutnities.... please confirm your 2nd re-bid zone and we'll supply a strategy to follow if your plans are firm and you're ready to bid. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
NYCforMe Posted February 21, 2005 Author Report Posted February 21, 2005 My other re-bid opportunity would be UES. Is $150 a reasonable amount to get a 4* in MTW or UM/CPS?
thereuare Posted February 22, 2005 Report Posted February 22, 2005 I don't think that $150 will be enough based upon current availability.If you want to give it a try, this is how i would proceed:Select 4* MTW...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and re-bid zone2...Bid $125, , if rejcted add re-bid zone1...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS...Bid $125, if rejected add MTW...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS and MTW and re-bid zone2..Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $150.Any questions feel free to ask.Keep us updated as to your success/failure. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
NYCforMe Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Posted February 28, 2005 All bids rejected following the above suggestions. It's still early, so I'll try again in a week or 2. I really don't want to go any higher because I can get the Belvedere for about the same price. Even though it's a 2.5*, I've stayed there before and it's a great hotel. A 4* would be nice, but I'd be happy at the Belvedere if it doesn't happen.
NYCforMe Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Posted March 6, 2005 The dates of our trip changed, so I tried bidding strategy again, all bids rejected. After a lot of searching, I found a great deal on a 1-bedroom suite that would fit all 4 of us at the Affinia 50. It is midtown east, which is a new area for us, but I'm anxious to stay there as the reviews are excellent. Thanks for all your help, and I certainly will try Priceline(and betterbidding) again for future travels.
thereuare Posted March 6, 2005 Report Posted March 6, 2005 Can you tell us where you found the rate for the Affinia, as it could help others that have trouble in the future with their own NYC bids. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
NYCforMe Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Posted March 6, 2005 I found a flight/hotel package through Expedia.
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