Priceline Hotel: Hotel 9/25-9/28

[yankeegirl125]

Hello!

I have been trying to bid on a hotel in NYC for September 25-28 for several days now, and I'm starting to run out of patience! I would like to keep the bid at $140/night and under. I have tried 3.5* and higher in lots of different combinations for Downtown/Soho, MTE, MTW and TS... I would prefer to be in MTE, MTW or TS.

Is this realistic? I've been trying to figure out the whole free rebid zone thing and I'm just confused! How do I know which zones are the free rebid ones? I've read the strategies that have been suggested to others but it has still left me confused. I've used the PRICELINE links that you have put in your posts each time, too.

Any help would be great!

THANK YOU!

[thereuare]

How to determine your re-bid zones is detailed in this thread: Priceline Re-Bidding Explained

At the 3.5* level you have FOUR such re-bid zones. See if you can figure them out based upon the above info, or if you read the above and are still confused, just post back and break it down further for you.

More specifically regarding your bidding, a 3.5* hotel for $145 for this time of year may be a bit of a stretch... what is the best rate you're able to find at a 3.5* or higher thru conventional booking channels?

Thank you for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

[yankeegirl125]

thanks for the response!

would the 4 free rebid zones be Chelsea, Coney Island, LI City and the UES?

so just to clarify... let's say i bid $140 on a 3.5* for MTW and I get rejected... does this mean I can do my next bid for $145 for MTW and Chelsea and only get a 3.5* in MTW?

[thereuare]

Yes, you have the re-bidding understood! :)

If you let us know your maximum bid (or confirm that it is $140 or $145 or some other figure) we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[yankeegirl125]

yay :)

$145/night would be my preference... ideal zones would be: MTW, MTE, TS, DT/Soho, ESB, MSG for a 3.5* or 4*

I like the CPS zone but only for a 4* as I don't want to get The Hudson hotel (the rooms are too claustrophobic!)

i feel like i've tried a lot of combinations, but it's coming up empty.

i may need to look for a 3* hotel...

[thereuare]

At the 4* level you have SIX 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 4* MTW, MTE, TS, DT, ESB, CPS...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...

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 $150

Although i'll add i don't think you have much of a chance with a $145/nite budget... porbably not for a 3.5* either and maybe not for 3* too.

If the above is rejected and you want to try for a 3.5*, i understand you don't want the CPS zone, but is the MTE zone still acceptable (with, for example, the Millenium UN which is a bit too far east for some... acceptable for others)

Do you have a back-up plan for this stay should you continue to be rejected with PRICELINE (at the 3* or higher level)

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[yankeegirl125]

No luck. :)

I even went up to $155 for a 3.5* and $150 for a 3* hotel.

I guess I will wait awhile and see if any hotels go on special? Right now I'm only seeing deals through Labor Day...

[lattegirl13]

I am looking for same similar dates as you 09/24-0926 and just tried to bid 165 for 4* Midtown East/West/TQ got rejected

then 170 and 175 for including 3* same areas along with Upper East Side...I think I will have to go to $200 hopefully I can get something there but for your price of $155 not sure what you will find. Good Luck!! I will let you know what I end up with.

[STLman]

I am searching priceline for the same general dates Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 and have had no luck on 4* (Bid up to $200) and 3.5*(Bid up to $165). Looking in the ESB, MTW, MTE, TS, CP areas. I thought I'd let you all know, let's keep each other posted so we can save some time in the process. I'll probably start bidding on 3* soon. I have bid now 4 days in a row.

STLman