Priceline Hotel: How to break up 8 days in NY?

[pftravel]

Hi,

I'm going to Manhattan Nov 2-10 (8 nights).

I can easily stay near JFK the first night as flight gets in late.

Given our plans, I'm going to be picky about location... ideally Central Park South; could also do Upper East or Upper West, just concerned I might get something far from subway and wind up paying for taxis.

I have a 2 star booked in CPS for all nights for avg $246/night (not incl fees/taxes).

Wondering if I can do better by bidding (Priceline or Hotwire) - would be glad to pay less :-) or pay same for better property.

My main concern is avoiding being stuck for 8 nights with a lousy property or undesireable location that snuck into a particular star rating. I also think it will be hard to get something for that many nights.

Thinking of

Nov 2 (Tues) - something right at JFK

Nov 3-6 (Wed-Sat) - either CPS or Upper East/West

Nov 7-10 (Sun-Wedam) - either CPS or Upper East/West

Any guidance on ways to break this up?

What star level do I need to avoid lousy/incovenient properties in these 3 areas?

Priceline or Hotwire?

Thanks so much... I love this forum! (And I'll use the links from here!)

Pam

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Given our plans, I'm going to be picky about location... ideally Central Park South; could also do Upper East or Upper West, just concerned I might get something far from subway and wind up paying for taxis.

How familiar are you with NYC? Can i ask what your plans are that would require you to only find the CPS, UES or UWS side zones acceptable?

What is your $246/nite back-up property?

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

[pftravel]

If it does makes sense for me to limit to UWS UES and CPS, how might you recommend "chunking" our stay so that PRICELINE or HOTWIRE will bite?

Thanks so much,

Pam