Priceline Hotel: 3.5* NYC (MTE) Roosevelt

[stefan1812]

Me and my girlfriend will visit New York 12/11-12/15. It's our first time in New York. We will do the usual sightseeing and shopping.

We'd love to stay in Manhatten, but our budget for that is probably to low. Max budget would be 130 $ per night, 2 1/2* and above! I think we'd also consider 2* if it's a nice and clean hotel! Also we'd like a private bath, but it's not a must.

Already tried 130 $ for most downtown areas with Priceline!

Now that we don't think we'll find a hotel in Manhatten for that price, we started looking for options outside Manhatten.

We're now considering Long Island City, Jersey City, Secaucus - North Bergen. Which area of those 3 would be the best option considering the hotels, public transportation, easy acces to the Manhatten, safe area (meaning that we can walk around at night).

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

[thereuare]

Exactly which zone(s) did you bid?

Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option? It think you can get at least 3 out of the 4 nites at a nice hotel (at least compared to the 2.5* or 2* you're considering) within your budget.

How are you arriving to the NYC area?

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

[stefan1812]

Yes splitting would be an option! I already tried Downtown - Soho - Financial District, Midtown West, Midtown East, Empire State Building Area, Times Square and Chelsea Area!

We'll come from Chicago and will arrive at LaGuardia Airport.

[stefan1812]

Btw then we head back to Europe from JFK.

[thereuare]

Here's my thoughts...

If you drop the first nite of your stay and search HOTWIRE for 12/12-12/15 there is a 3.5* in the MTE zone for $129 with Restaurant, Fitness, Internet, Business... best guess would be the Doubletree Manhattan, Roosevelt, or Hilton Manhattan East). You could take this, or try bidding on PRICELINE for the 3 nite stay, then "fill-in" the first nite at a different hotel... either near LGA or someplace else in Manhattan.

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

Your thoughts?

[stefan1812]

Thank you very much for your advice!

We bid on priceline, 12/12 - 12/15 3.5* MTE 110 $ was our first attempt --> ACCEPTED at the Roosevelt Hotel!

We are so glad with the outcome, we never thought that it was possible getting a 3.5* hotel in Manhatten for that Price :)

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Fantastic deal for the holiday time period! Glad you are pleased with the results, and certainly a very nice rate.

Thank you for sharing the details of your win with the board and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start future purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.