Priceline Hotel: 3* NYC 3/11-3/13

[novajowski]

I'm hoping to find a 3* room for 2 nights (3/11 & 3/12) in any of ME, MW, or UM/CPS.

Any suggestions for a bidding strategy?

Thanks in advance,

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Do you have a maximum bid in mind?

[novajowski]

I don't really have a maximum bid in mind -- just trying to keep the cost as low as possible. Is it reasonable to be hoping for a sub-$200 total (incl. taxes) for the two nights?

Thanks

[thereuare]

If you could get a 4* for that price would you rather that, or would you prefer a 3* at a lower price?

[novajowski]

I would prefer the lowest price possible. My only requirement is that it's 3* or above and in one of the locations I listed above.

Thanks for sticking with me here.

[thereuare]

This is how i would proceed:

You have one re-bid zone available when bidding 3*, if you're not sure of your re-bidding zone please read RE-BIDDING EXPLAINED and ask any questions that you may have and/or confirm your re-bid zone with the board.

I'm assuming that $165 is your maximum bid pre-tax and pre-fee:

Select 3* MTE..

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 3* MTW..

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 3* UM/CPS..

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 3* MTE and MTW...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $155, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 3* MTE and UM/CPS...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $155, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS...

Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $165.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

[novajowski]

After realizing that I have a place to stay for one of the two nights I was considering (3/12), I went ahead and followed your bidding strategy for the other night (3/11). None of my bids were accepted -- including my max bid of $165 for a 3* in MTW, MTE, or UM/CPS.

Any ideas/suggestions?

[thereuare]

The Park Central is available for $169/nite (and no booking fee, so actually a bit cheaper than your $165 bid above). It gets favorable REVIEWS from BetterBidding users, but from others the comments are a bit more mixed.

If you nee another option, QUICKBOOK has the Millenium UN for $179 and elsewhere you can find the NOVOTEL for $179 (REVIEWS HERE and a few photos available at RealHotelPhotos.com).

Let us know what you decide to do or if we can be of more help.

[novajowski]

I followed your advice and made a reservation at the Park Central on 3/11 for $189 (incl. taxes). Thanks.