beryllium Posted November 28, 2010 Report Posted November 28, 2010 Hi everyone,We were really lucky to book a very cheap flight from Switzerland to NYC and back for EUR 250 per Person (about 330 USD) and now we are looking for nice hotel – 4* or 3.5* – from 03/31/11 to 04/03/11.The area does not really matter... as long as it is in Manhattan and a subway station is within 10 min walking distance.Any bidding recommendations? What price should be the starting price in bidding?
thereuare Posted November 29, 2010 Report Posted November 29, 2010 What is your maximum bid for this stay?Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* OR is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this strip?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
beryllium Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Posted November 29, 2010 Thank you for your reply.We are willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* ...... and our maximum bid would be "cheaper than anything else available" or in numbers about 200 USD plus taxes and fees.
thereuare Posted November 29, 2010 Report Posted November 29, 2010 At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Assuming you're willing to stay Downtown (which it appears you are... subways should be nearby but about 20-25 minute subway ride to midtown if/when that's we're you're heading) i'd bid as follows:Select 4* MTE, MTW, DT, TS and ESB...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, DT, TS, ESB, CPS...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160If the above is rejected post back and we'll discuss your options.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
beryllium Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Posted November 30, 2010 Hi,I just did exactly what you proposed... but was not successful. All bids were rejected.Should I wait some weeks and then try again the same strategy?
AaronJB Posted November 30, 2010 Report Posted November 30, 2010 You could wait and try again at the end of next week. If a few weeks go by and $160 is not accepted, you could start trying up to $175.Please keep us updated and let us know if you have any questions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted November 30, 2010 Report Posted November 30, 2010 PRICELINE has the Millenium Hilton Downtown for $186/nite... would this work for your plans?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
beryllium Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Posted November 30, 2010 Thank you for your replies.I think we'll wait and try again.We have The Bentley hotel booked with free cancellation until 03/29/11 for about 200 USD incl. all fees and taxes (so it equals a 160-165 USD bid on PRICELINE.com).I'll keep you updated.
beryllium Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Posted February 3, 2011 I tried the bidding strategy written above about every 2 to 3 weeks.This week I decided to go down to 3.5* and started on Monday with MTE/CS/MTW/TS 70 to 85 (with rebid zones CI, LIC, UES) - no success,then Tuesday same areas 90 to 105 - no success,then Wednesday same areas 110, 115: offered "Rebid at 145 USD", 120, 123: no success,then Today same areas 125: no success, 128 SUCCESS:The Roosevelt HotelThursday, March 31, 2011 to Sunday, April 3, 2011,My Offered Price: 128 USDSubtotal: 384 USDTotal Charges: 476.01 USD.I'm quite happy with this result.And of course I used your PRICELINE link to start bidding all the time!
AaronJB Posted February 3, 2011 Report Posted February 3, 2011 Congrats on your success. :)Superb deal for this well-reviewed property.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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