powert10 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Posted October 16, 2010 First time using the Priceline bidding. My wife and I are heading to NY for a vacation on Dec. 5-9. Looking to stay in the Times Square, Midtown East-West, Soho area.I just tried a few scenarios on priceline to get a 2.5-3 star hotel, for 180 a night and they rejected my bid. Any help guidance would be much appreciated as I think I know what I am doing on there, but not really :)
AaronJB Posted October 16, 2010 Report Posted October 16, 2010 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Please provide your desired budget per night, desired zones/star rating(s) to bid on and we would be happy to offer suggestions on how to proceed.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
powert10 Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Posted October 16, 2010 Budget per night is 150-175.For 3 star-an above hotels in the Times Square, CPS, Midtown East, Midtown West, Soho, Empire State Building, Madison Square.For 2 1/2 Star hotels, only in the Midtown East, Midtown West, and Times Square. Thanks!
thereuare Posted October 17, 2010 Report Posted October 17, 2010 First time using the Priceline bidding. My wife and I are heading to NY for a vacation on Dec. 5-9. Looking to stay in the Times Square, Midtown East-West, Soho area.Note that the Soho zone is part of the larger Downtown zone... are you willing to stay anywhere within this zone OR is only the Soho part of the zone acceptable?I just tried a few scenarios on priceline to get a 2.5-3 star hotel, for 180 a night and they rejected my bid.Do you recall which zone(s) and star rating(s) you had bid? Going forward, did you want to bid up to your limit for a 3* before trying for a 2.5*?Let us know the above adn we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
powert10 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Posted October 17, 2010 only 3 star zone for soho.yeah i wanted to bid to my limit with 3 star before i resort to 2.5 star, because i only want to stay in a few 2.5 star in the Times Square, Midtown East-West area.honestly for 3 star and above, i bidded almost every zone imaginable today, Times Square, Midtown East-West, CPS, hells kitchen, Empire State Building Area, Madison Square Garden.thanks guys
thereuare Posted October 17, 2010 Report Posted October 17, 2010 only 3 star zone for soho.I understand you only want to include this zone at your 3* bidding (and not your 2.5* bidding) but i'm trying to clarify...The Soho zone is part of the larger "Downtown-Soho-Financial" zone which encompasses much more then just Soho... it includes Wall St, Battery Park, Financial District, Chinatown, etc, etc. Are you comfortable receiving a hotel anywhere within the boundaries of this zone, or are you only interested in the Soho part of this zone?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
powert10 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Posted October 17, 2010 Sorry I apologize, all in all no, I wasnt aware obviously that Soho included those other boundaries. We can take Soho off the list.i hope my posts make sense, let me know if u have any questions etc. thanks looking forward to your reply
powert10 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Posted October 17, 2010 is this even worth it?I just bidded 210 on a 2.5* in the MSG,TS, MTW, MTE, CA.and boom rejected. thats crazy
thereuare Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 is this even worth it?Depends upon what you're asking... Is it worth continuing to bid or is it worth coming to NYC for these dates??This is a very expensive time period in NYC and these are expensive dates within that time period, only compounding the issue. If you're committed to visiting NYC during these dates i would say it is worthwhile to continue to bid as i'm guessing you're not seeing anything decent in this price range for these dates thru traditional booking sources. If you're willing to go just a bit higher HOTWIRE has some good options:3* MTC hotel for $239 (guessing the Holiday Inn Midtown)3* Chelsea-MSG zone for $239 (i'm guessing the well reviewed Wingate Inn Manhattan)2.5* Chelsea-MSG zone for $229 (90% recommended rating from HOTWIRE customers)If any of the above are of interest let us know and we'll confirm amenties associated with each with you.On the otherhand if you can postpone your trip to January/February you'll see MUCH cheaper prices... but it's also quite a bit colder.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
powert10 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Posted October 18, 2010 think i could get a 2.5 in MTW or MTE for 215 on PRICELINE?can i get help on the bidding process for 2.5 stars at $215 in Midtown East, Midtown West, and Times Square, MSG.
thereuare Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 At $5 more than your previously rejected bid at the 2.5* level you're not leaving yourself much margin to succeed, but the 'tipping point' has to be somewhere, so to give it a try..Select 2.5* MTE and MTW...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MSG...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MTW...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* MTE and MSG...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* MSG and MTW...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MTE...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* MTE and MTW and TS...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* MTE and MTW and MSG...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MSG and MTE...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MSG and MTW...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MSG and MTE and MTW...Bid $215Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
powert10 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Posted October 18, 2010 wouldnt Coney Island be my rebid zone if i wanted to up my bid a little each time?
thereuare Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 Yup, my bad... we dont' see too much 2.5* bidding so was going from memory. Here is a revised strategy, although again, you were just rejected at $210 and under for the same star rating so you're hoping that some hotel in one of these zones has lowered their rate in the last 24 or so hours:Select 2.5* MTE and MTW...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MSG...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MTW...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* MTE and MSG...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* MSG and MTW...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MTE...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* MTE and MTW and TS...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* MTE and MTW and MSG...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MSG and MTE...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MSG and MTW...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* TS and MSG and MTE and MTW...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
powert10 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Posted October 18, 2010 just rebid my on final bid there and got the holiday inn midtown 3* for 220 a night.can anyone tell me anything about this hotel?thanks.
AaronJB Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 Congrats on your success. :)I haven't stayed here, but I walked by this property and it is well-located; this is also a fine deal for the pricey peak of the holiday season.Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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