Priceline Hotel: NYC 4/19-4/22 advice

[sander9t]

Is it too early to bid for April? Do you think if I wait another 3 months, the chance of getting a good deal will increase? Looking at last April's calendar, I saw *4 at $150. I am hoping to get it at $130 - is it possible at all? Many thanks.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

See the related 'bid early or close to check-in' thread in our PRICELINE FAQ.

Which zone(s) are you willing to accept? Have you tried any bidding at all yet?

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[sander9t]

Thanks for the information.

I have tried yet.

I will pick MTE, MTW, TS, CPS, ESB. Since it is still early I will do low-balling (up to $120) for a while until the dates are close.

How about adding Chelsea? Is there any reason why most people don't include it?

[thereuare]

Only recently has PRICELINE added 4* bidding to the Chelsea zone, so up until a month or so ago it wasn't an option (previously 3* was the highest rating available in this zone, iirc)

The zone may extend a little far south and/or west for some, although i don't think i would have any problem staying in this zone for the right price.

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[sander9t]

tried these zones for 4* up to $152 without a bite.

[thereuare]

When was the last time you bid for this stay?

We're seeing a lot of 4* wins for this time of year in the MTW zone in the last two days at $145-$155... if you haven't bid in the last 2 days i would give it another try now.

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