Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (UWS) Empire Hotel

[nickshep]

Hello All,

Thanks in advance for your help. My wife and I will be spending one night in NYC on 12/3 - 12/4. I've been bidding on PL just about all day and have bid on hotels ranging from 2-4 stars and dollar amounts from 150-220 w/ no success. Am I simply underestimating the Christmas season and rates that will be demanded for one night in NYC? Am I bidding way too far in advance? I've tried the following zones -- Cent. Park South, Chelsea, ESB, MTE, MTW, Time Square, and Upper West Side. If I had a true choice, I'd like to stay in the following zones (in order) Cent Park South, Upper West Side, MTW, Time Square.

I have not officially attempted "Marathon Bidding", but feel as if I've placed a ton of bids.

Ideally, I'd like to land a nice 3.5-4* hotel and am looking to spend $190-210 before taxes.

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

The Fall and Winter season in NYC is - with few expectations - unfortunately quite busy and often quite expensive. This extends until around Mid-December. The early portion of December is very expensive with last-minute shopping and people visiting the holiday festivities. With rates over $300 for 3*+ on HOTWIRE, this win will unfortunately take a higher bid - how much depends on star rating and area, but it may be as much as $235-260 for a 3* in Midtown.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[nickshep]

Hi all, I wanted to bump this one back to the top as I have placed multiple bids just about every day for the past month and still no success.

I've bid has high as 265 for a 4* and have included the following zones in the bid to no avail... CPS, MTW, MTE, TS, UWS, and Chelsea.

Maybe I should list what I am looking for and you guys/gals can help with a better strategy. My wife and I are staying for just one night. Most of our time will be spent outside of the hotel -- eating, shopping, etc. I'm looking for a clean hotel, good central location w/ easy access to subway, surrounded by a some new and popular resteraunts/cafes.

I can land the Chelsea Savoy for $210 per night, but am looking for something a little more pizaz/wow factor.

[thereuare]

The first week, and weekend, of December are some of the most expensive in Manhattan during this peak season... is $265 your maximum bid for this stay? At the moment i think it will take a bit more for something with the 'wow' factor that you're seeking.

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

[nickshep]

Finally landed something...

I bid through the PRICELINE link on this site.

Empire Hotel (4 stars)

$240 for December 3-4th

Upper West Side, though the hotel location appears to be convenient located towards the very bottom of CP (almost CPS, but a tad west)

I'm not sure if my bidding strategy yesterday was the greatest. I started at 4* 190 for CPS, added MTW and upped the bid to 210, added MTE and increased to 220, then dropped to 3 1/2 stars and increased to 240 and landed Empire Hotel.

Seems like a pretty sweet hotel for $240 the first weekend of December. Now all I need is a good site to bid on Rockette tickets. Any ideas?

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Excellent deal for this UWS property; Expedia is showing nearly $450 for this night.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.