Priceline Hotel: New York City 8/28-8/29 3.5-4*

[JenAvsU2]

Hello everyone :)

I am new to the boards, but let me just say what a great resource! I had no idea something like this existed, and I've been reading the boards for about an hour now with great interest!

I am looking to go to NYC for a quick weekend trip with my roommate for her birthday for one night, 8/28, checking out 8/29. Would like to book a 3.5-4* hotel in the CPS, MTE, MTW, ESB, TS areas, $130-200 range with taxes. Any ideas/bidding strategies? Is this a realistic range? Also, I looked over the rebidding strategies but had a hard time conceptualizing it, so should I start with only 4 of these areas, then add another each time I have to rebid?

Thank you so much!

Jen

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Your budget might be enough for a 4*, but we'll give it a try and if not we'll go over your other options.

Re-bidding is explained here: Priceline Re-Bidding Explained. It involves adding a zone which only contains star levels lower than the one you're bidding, so you know you can win a hotel in that zone, but you add it in order to bid again inside of the 24 hours lock-out period. If you're having trouble with the concept, see the image in THIS POST.

To determine your re-bid zones follow this technique from Priceline Re-Bidding Explained:

The way to check what star levels are available in each zone is to open a PRICELINE page, check ONLY the zone you are inquiring about, and then proceed to the next page (as if you were going to select a zone)... this will give you the available star ratings in that area. You can then hit BACK on your browser, uncheck the current box, check the next box, and repeat the process. It is important to do this before EACH attempt at adding a zone that you really don't want, as new hotels can be added and the star ratings can change at any time. (NOTE: for most users Priceline has updated their interface making the above process easier... simply check a zone and note the highest star rating available within each zone, UNcheck that zone and checkmark the next zone, repeating the process)

At the 4* level in NYC you have SIX re-bid zones, see if you can determine them and confirm them with the board, we'll then suggest a strategy for you to follow. If you're confused by any of the above just post back and we'll break it down further for you.

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