atlbkk03 Posted February 19, 2005 Report Posted February 19, 2005 For a trip to NYC, I have heard that staying in the hotels on NJ side can save a ton of money. My questions are:1. Which part of NJ should I look for in Priceline?2. What is the best (and affordable) way to commute between the hotel and NYC3. Is it safe to travel at night?Thanks a lot,-Ben
thereuare Posted February 19, 2005 Report Posted February 19, 2005 You can start here:Staying in NJ... Visiting NYC.Please provide the dates of your stay and we'll then move this post to the NEW JERSEY>>PRICELINE section of the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted February 20, 2005 Report Posted February 20, 2005 Hopefully the previous link answered your questions, but if there are any more on the commuting aspect than feel free to ask.As far as bidding, this is what i would do...Select 3* Jersey City and bid $48.Any questions let us know.Good Luck and please update us as to how the above works out... if it fails we will update with a revised strategy. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
atlbkk03 Posted February 20, 2005 Author Report Posted February 20, 2005 Thanks... since I have some time before the trip, I may first try the 3* hotels with a bit lower price (some people got Hyatt for as low as $37). Will keep you posted.Anyway, how do I travel between Newark airport and the hotel, say Hyatt?
thereuare Posted February 20, 2005 Report Posted February 20, 2005 We have not seen Jersey City wins at $37 for over a month, i believe they have raised their minimum acceptance level. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
atlbkk03 Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Posted February 23, 2005 You may be right! I tried with $41 for Mar 11-14 and got rejected. An offer is made that if I increased my bid to $53, I would be able to rebid right away, but I did not take it. I will try again in 2 days.How do I go to the hotel in Jersey City from Newark airport?
thereuare Posted February 23, 2005 Report Posted February 23, 2005 Taxi from the airport to the Hyatt will run about $35-$40, but i can give you a local cab company that you can call once you land (and have your luggage) that will take you for $25 + tip.Otherwise follow the instructions in the Airport to Hotel thread for NYC, but take the PATH train to the Exchange Place station instead of into NYC. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
atlbkk03 Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Posted February 23, 2005 I tried again at $45. I even reduced the hotel class to 2*. Rejected again!Will try again and let you know.
atlbkk03 Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Posted February 26, 2005 First try .. $41 .. rejected.Second try .. $45 .. rejected.Third try .. $47 .. accepted.total is $170 for 3 nights.
atlbkk03 Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Posted February 26, 2005 I remember seeing someone's post about a cheaper parking lot near Hyatt in Jersey City, but I could no longer find it. Can you suggest, please?
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