AlwaysBooking Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 Hi, I'm planning a visit to NYC arriving 1/12 and departing 1/16. Would prefer 4* or 3 1/2* and ideally stay in MTE, ESB, Chelsea, Downtown, Times Square or CPS. Have a max of $150/night - do you think that is do-able or should I lower stars? Would you be able to suggest a strategy? Thanks!
AaronJB Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Is your budget $150 + tax per night or $150 "all-in" (taxes/fees included?)$150 + taxes/fees shouldn't be a problem, as there are a few 4*'s on HOTWIRE in Midtown for around $150 or under for these dates. You may be able to win on PRICELINE a 4* for $105-115 in MTE/CPS/ESB for these dates, with Times Square likely requiring a somewhat higher bid. I don't think trying for downtown is necessary, as you could likely win a 4* within your budget in Midtown.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
AlwaysBooking Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Posted January 3, 2011 Ideally, I'd like the $150 to be all-in. And if you think I might do OK starting around $105 and working up from there, I'd be very happy to give that a try :)
thereuare Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 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.Select 4* MTE, ESB, TS, (and Chelsea if you want to include that as well)...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, ESB, TS, CPS (and Chelsea if you want to include that as well)...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125 if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130Any 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
AlwaysBooking Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Posted January 3, 2011 Thank you! You were right - I actually started at $105 for ME, rejected - added zones and increased my bid and won the Kitano for $129 per night. I used to live in the neighborhood and always liked the look of the place from the outside, so I was pleased. BUT, I was even more pleased when I went to their website and saw that the cheapest room they were offering for those same dates was $304 per night! Very happy camper - thanks for your help. :) P.S. I used your PRICELINE link.
thereuare Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you're happy with the deal you received and familiar with this area.Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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