halifax2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 Hi there,I am hoping you can help me with a strategy to secure a room at Fashion 26 (4* - Chelsea) from 4/13/11 - 4/16/11.I see that it is the only 4* in Chelsea so it seems possible (?)My bid range is $120-180. Do you have an idea as to what price rooms are typically going for at this hotel?Any advice you could offer would be great.I will definatley use the BB PRICELINE link to book.Thanks!
thereuare Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!You can't bid on a specific hotel when using PRICELINE. While the Fashion 26 hotel may be the only 4* hotel reported to the board, there could certainly be others. (see the comments at the top of the Priceline Hotel List) Are you willing to accept any hotel in the zone or is this the only hotel you're willing to accept?Thanks for using 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
halifax2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Posted January 18, 2011 Hi there,After much thought, I would be willing to take any 4* hotel in Chelsea, Empire State Building Area, MTW, Times Square, or CSP.Could you help with a bidding strategy?Thanks
thereuare Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 Two quick questions before suggesting a strategy...I'm assuming CSP is supposed to be Central Park South? Please confirm.Is there a reason you're not including the MTE zone in your bidding? I think this is likely the zone where you have the best chance for success and/or lower price. You may succeed in one of the zones above up to $180, but if MTE is acceptable, i think you could likely get a little bit of a lower price than you might otherwise win in one of the other zones.Let us know and we'll take it from there.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
halifax2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Posted January 19, 2011 Hi Again,Yes, CPS (Central Park South) is what I meant. Yes, I would be happy to include MTE if it means getting a better deal.Thanks so much!
thereuare Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 At the 4* level in NYC 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, MTW, TS, CPS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, Chelsea...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, TS, CPS, ESB...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, TS, CPS, Chelsea...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, TS, CPS, ESB, ChelseaBid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180Any 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
halifax2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Posted January 21, 2011 Thank you so much - We got the Algonquin for $145 a night!I think it's a solid hotel in a great location.
AaronJB Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Congrats on your success. :)Wonderful deal for this property, which has a very neat history and is now part of Marriott's "Autograph Collection".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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