Hotwire Hotel: 3.5* Newark (Jersey City) Hyatt Regency Hudson

[win]

I'm trying to book a hotel for next weekend for two people: Thurs. 2/24 to Sun. 2/27. Would prefer to stay in Manhattan. Beyond that, however, price is much more important than area. I've been striking out repeatedly on Priceline so far, and have gone up to $130 for a 3*. Even that is uncomfortably expensive (but possible) for my budget. Private bathroom and at least a double bed are essential. Any ideas?

Go Blue, by the way!

Win

[peridot]

Did you try all areas of Manhattan? Wow, striking out at $130 for a 3* is pretty bad. I also had trouble finding something reasonable for next weekend. I think it's spring break for some so that may explain. I opted for Jersey City - you should look into it as an option. Check out the New Jersey for more info.

I learned that booking last minute is not always a good thing.

[peridot]

sorry, meant to say New Jersey forums...

[win]

Thanks Peridot. I may look into the Jersey City option--does the PATH run all the time?

NYC hotels do seem unusually crowded next weekend. I think it's the combination of Spring Break and the final weekend The Gates are up. If anyone has any ideas for Manhattan hotels (3* plus), please send them my way!

Best, win.

[peridot]

Yes, the PATH runs 24 hours - you'll need to wait longer between trains after midnight but it does run all night. 'thereuare' had posted the timetable somewhere on this forum. Check in the New Jersey forum - there should be a topic on PATH train.

FYI - I scored the Hyatt in Jersey City for $68.00 on Hotwire - It's a 3.5* - the highest star rating for hotels in Jersey, more equivalent to a 4* in my opinion. I struck out on Priceline and didn't want to wait the 72 hours to rebid.

Good Luck!

[win]

Peridot, hope you're still reading....

I have a Hotwire listing for for a 3 1/2 * hotel in Hoboken/Jersey City. It's the only listing to include a pool and the price for those three days is $80/night. That's obviously *much* better than what I was finding in NYC if the hotel is in a good location and readily accessible to Manhattan. Do you think it's the Hyatt? Were you pleased when you stayed there?

Thanks again for all your help.

W.

[peridot]

Hi - I am only going to stay there next weekend - same as you..I got 3 nights for $68.00

I am pretty sure that if it lists a pool it is the Hyatt...but nothing is 100% when bidding, unfortunately. I have heard rave reviews about that hotel. Priceline is more of a gamble because unlike Hotwire it doesn't show you the amenities. It seems like other users were able to score the Hyatt on Priceline for $48 or $55 bids by choosing Jersey City and 3*.

It's your call....Good Luck!!!

[win]

I booked it on Hotwire and it was indeed the Hyatt. I bidded $65 for it on Priceline with no luck, so I think it's just a busy weekend. But I'm very happy with the deal anyway.

Enjoy your trip. Sounds like we'll be there almost at the same time.

Thanks,

W.

[cabara]

If it's 3.5 stars in Jersey City and the amenities are restaurant, swimming poll and business center, it's a pretty good bet that it's the Hyatt Regency.

My mother stayed there over Christmas. It was fabulous! I'm trying to snag a room for my brother there now.

Good luck to you!

[win]

Cabara, that's great to hear.

Best,

W.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win.

I have stayed there personally and it's a great hotel (maybe ~2 years old now).

There are reviews in our HOTEL REVIEW section as well as HERE. There are also many photos of this property at our sister site: RealHotelPhtotos.com.

Enjoy your stay!