Priceline Hotel: New York Hotel (MTE) - 4* 3/9-3/12

[rmunson1]

I have quite possibly been unrealistically optimistic after reading two postings in early February where they were able to get the W for $90. So, rather than ask for bidding advice, I have been doing it on my own. I was hoping to spend $90, willing to go $130 and have even made bids as high as $142 without success. Due to some personal logistics, I want to confine my search to MTE. I have made my initial bid for MTE and then used my 5 free rebids (Brooklyn, LIC, MSG, Coney Island and UES) to up the price, failing every time. This has been going on every day for 2 weeks, and now I have less than 2 weeks until I will be there!

I had been thinking - just hold out, when the time gets near the price will drop. But I remain unsuccessful.

During the 2 weeks, I have usually begun at $90 (again, based on the Better Bidding posting where multiple winners got the W for $90), although sometimes my initial bid was higher. My lowest high bid has been $105. My highest high bid has been $142 with may days reaching into the $130s.

What's my fall back plan? I don't have one. Just keep bidding higher until Priceline finally gives me a room. But I am running out of time. Any other strategies to suggest other than expand to other areas (MTW, UWS, CPS, TS, ...)?

Thanks.

[AaronJB]

Unfortunately, if bids are not accepted at the price level you have bid up to, the only options are to wait, try for a lower star rating or bid higher.

On HOTWIRE, I'm seeing a 4* MTE for $202 (the price you see may vary slightly), a 4* ESB for $175 and a 4* MTC for $154.

I'm guessing a 4* MTE may take between $155-170 on PRICELINE.

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