Seattle Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Traveling for business and just used the PRICELINE Link from BB....was looking for a 4* and went through MTE/W, CPS, TimesSq working my way up to $185. Could have added a couple more of course, but I wasn't looking to go much higher.Any insights from the board on what might be possible for a 4* for those dates?thx-Seattle Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I'm guessing you're looking at $225+ for a 4* for these dates.HOTWIRE has what i believe to be the Holiday Inn 57th St for $149/nite, which while not a 4* hotel, is close to what i believe to be your venue (15-20 minute walk or just over $5 taxi ride)... but not sure how much you're weighing luxury vs. cost/convenience for this trip.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links.PS- see the PM i sent you... i assume you're making the trip? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Seattle Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Thanks for the tip.I just used the BB link to HOTWIRE and looks like the Holiday Inn in now $186 :-). I'll keep trying.Yes, confirmed I'll be on the trip.- Seattle Link to comment
Seattle Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Ughh...never have I had to pay so much for a 4* in NYC as this week. I used all the bidding techniques starting two weeks ago, so I was clearly cutting it a bit tight. All to no avail. I tried every trick in the travel book I know (PRICELINE, HOTWIRE, hotels, lastminute, Orbitz, Expedia, my AmEx rep), including a possible discounted rate at the new Kimpton Eventi which had an opening rate of $339/night, but was sold out. And, it's further south than I ideally wanted to be.Not sure what's going on, but every hotel is maxing out their rates for this week....2* - 4*. I have to be in NYC for the launch of a friends technology company, and some business meetings, so not being in NYC wasn't an option, and I wasn't willing to commute from across the river. I used the PRICELINE links (PRICELINE) for this board, so hope that helps. One great benefit is that at least I'm in mid-town and close to all my meetings. Still, saved $160 off the website rate, so that's a positive. Thanks NYC, I guess it's my turn to help out the local economy and to make up for that $105/night at the Grand Hyatt back in January :-).Thereuare - hope to see you at the event.- Seattle Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Congratulations on your success. Sorry to hear that these dates were significantly more expensive than hoped - but this does look like a nice (recently) renovated Marriott property. The subject line noted MTE, but this property looks to fall within the CPS zone; can you confirm which zone you did bid on? Thanks. :)Thank you for sharing your result with the board and using the site's PRICELINE link.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
Seattle Posted May 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm pretty sure it was MTE, but possible that in my rush I'd added CPS. Just not 100% positive. Link to comment
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