Priceline Hotel: 3* NYC (MTE) Doubletree Metropolitan on Lexington

[chown]

I bid on several zones and was not able to get any bites for the dates I am

set to be in NYC. My highest bid was $140 for 4* in multiple zones.

Thoughts about whether I should keep bidding higher or try priceline again when i am

closer to my date of arrival?

I've booked "just in case" reservations at Club Quarters Downtown for

an average of $134 a night + tax. But I'd rather pay a little more and not be

in a 2.5* hotel.

Was hoping to get something under $150. Any advice?

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

QUICKBOOK has a Queen suite at the Beekman Tower which is probly a beter choice than the Club Quarters.

Would you be willing to SPLIT YOUR BID?

[chown]

Thanks for your reply!

I would prefer not to split if possible, but may consider it if it leads to

considerable savings....

I looked into the Beekman Towers and the queen suites probably wouldn't work

for us.... I'm traveling with a friend, and would prefer not to share a bed! :)

there were other choices that seemed better than club quarters though on the website you linked.. that I will look into.

Any guesses on a winning bid price for a 3*?

[thereuare]

Less than $170.

If you let us know how high you're willing to go we'll suggest a strategy to get you there.

[chown]

I probably don't want to go over $130 for a 3 star

or $150-160 for 4*

[thereuare]

$150-160 for 4*

This $10 could be the difference between success and failure... which would you like to use for your maximum bid?

[chown]

I would prefer it to be $150 or less before tax...

[thereuare]

You have two re-bid zones when bidding at the 4* level, if you're not sure of which they are ask for clarification before bidding:

Select 4* MTE...

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

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

Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTW...

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

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

Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* UM/CPS...

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

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

Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

**I expect the above to fail but might as well try to make sure no low priced inventory has been added between the last time you bid and now**

Select 4* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS...

Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone and...

Bid $150.

Any questions feel free to ask.

[chown]

Thanks for your help thereuare....

I tried the bidding you suggested and sadly, I've still been rejected. I even added Midtown S

with no luck.

Any suggestions about bidding for a 3*? I'm not sure which area has bad 3* hotel options that I would

be better off avoiding, but I think maybe I would be willing to pay up to $130 for a 3*.

Any thoughts about bidding strategy? Should I just wait a week or two more and try again?

[chown]

BTW... I tried rebidding adding MTS 4*, to all the other areas bid on previously - and was still rejected up to $165 :)

[thereuare]

Bump this thread in a week as i think you'll still be a bit short.

[chown]

After going all the way to $185 for a 4* MW/ME/UM/CPS/MTS,

gave up and started calling hotels directly. Lots of no vacancies for the weekend for hotels with rates just under $200.

Bid for 3* in same areas, got rejected at $145

Got the Metropolitan Hotel/Doubletree Hilton in MTE for $150. Rated as a 3*.

chown

[thereuare]

Glad to hear you got this settled... and thanks for the support! :)

Be sure to try Ess-A-Bagel for breakfast, just one avenue east on Third Avenue and 51st street... one of the best bagels in Manhattan!

Enjoy your stay.