sparklejoy Posted May 19, 2010 Report Posted May 19, 2010 I am looking for a 4 Star-3 Star hotel in CPS, TS or MW June 20-27. My reason for focusing on these areas, is that my sister is already staying at hotel with her school group in TS and I need to be relatively close to her. I would like my max bid to be 120 ( not including taxes& fees) I know its relatively unlikely to get a 4 star at this rate, but I have had random luck with Priceline before and thought it would be worth a shot. Would love feedback on likelihood of getting a lower star at this rate? After reviewing the hotel list and reading reviews of each hotel, I feel okay about the 3.5 and 3 stars in each of these areas. I am also open to switching hotels if it comes to that! Would appreciate any help with a bidding strategy. Thanks!
thereuare Posted May 20, 2010 Report Posted May 20, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!I'd say your chances of a 4* are very low, a 3.5* or 3* slightly better, but far from a sure thing... your budget is going to be tough for this stay.Did you want to try for a 4* first anyway?Please click this PRICELINE link before replying and use the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sparklejoy Posted May 20, 2010 Author Report Posted May 20, 2010 There was one time I got randomly lucky and got a 4 star for crazy cheap. but I am fine with starting the bidding at 3.5 stars. Thanks for any suggestions you have!
thereuare Posted May 20, 2010 Report Posted May 20, 2010 Can i ask which hotel you're sister is staying in as it may be near a subway line which would make other neary zones, such as MSG and/or Chelsea (as you get to the 3* level) a viable option which would increase your chances given more hotels eligible to accept your bid.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Please click this PRICELINE link before replying...2x Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sparklejoy Posted May 20, 2010 Author Report Posted May 20, 2010 Sorry, I knew I needed to use the link to bid, but didnt realize i need to click it before replying. She is staying around the border of the border of TS and CPS. Her group is split among 3 hotels and she wont know which she has until we get there. That's why I picked CPS then TS then MTW as my order of preference. Just seemed like those would be best bets, but I am willing to consider other options/information. THanks!!!
thereuare Posted May 21, 2010 Report Posted May 21, 2010 At the 3.5* level you have FOUR 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 3.5* CPS, TS and MTW...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120Any 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sparklejoy Posted June 15, 2010 Author Report Posted June 15, 2010 Used the above strategy last night with no luck. Will try again tonight. Did some rebudgetting and can go up to 150 before taxes/fees. Will try again tonight. Also considering splitting the stay in half if no luck tonight. Just wanted to post an update. Used your PRICELINE links as well.
AaronJB Posted June 16, 2010 Report Posted June 16, 2010 Thank you for keeping us updated and for using the site's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches. Best of luck with your next round of bidding.
thereuare Posted June 16, 2010 Report Posted June 16, 2010 I'm guessing that $150 will still likely fall short for a 3.5*, but you can re-try as follows:Select 3.5* CPS, TS and MTW...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 add re-bid zone...Bid $150Good luck and let us know how it goes.Thanks for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
sparklejoy Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Posted June 16, 2010 it did. it also fell short at the 3 star level as well, even up to 160. Will try again tonight. Considering breaking the stay in half, but starting to feel panicky with this last minute wait, but life threw me a financial curve ball, so i am trying to stay hopeful!A search on HOTWIRE for my dates 2 adults, reveals a 2 star Central Park hotel for 133 a night. 60% customer rating, fitness center, restaurant and business center. any ideas?
thereuare Posted June 17, 2010 Report Posted June 17, 2010 The 2* Central Park property matches previous reports for the Days Hotel Broadway so that would be my best guess for this one.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know you you decide to proceed and how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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