Priceline Hotel: NYC in May

[ibl]

Hi,

I am planning a trip to NYC 8 May-16 May.

As this is going to be my first trip to NYC (and the first time U try using Hotwire or Priceline) I would appreciate any information.

I would like a good place (4*) which is close to subways and is considered safe to walk also at night.

I would like to get a price (including all taxes etc.) that is ~200$. Is that possible?

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Please start by reading your messages

At the 4* level MTE, MTW, CPS, Times Square and ESB all typically work well for the average user... please go to PRICELINE and look at the boundaries of these zones and let us know if all are acceptable. If so, or once we know which zone(s) you want to exclude, we'll then have a better idea if your budget (which is equivalent to ~$170 bid price) is realistic and be able to suggest a strategy to follow.

[ibl]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Please start by reading your messages

At the 4* level MTE, MTW, CPS, Times Square and ESB all typically work well for the average user... please go to PRICELINE and look at the boundaries of these zones and let us know if all are acceptable. If so, or once we know which zone(s) you want to exclude, we'll then have a better idea if your budget (which is equivalent to ~$170 bid price) is realistic and be able to suggest a strategy to follow.

I will surely use the links once I go to Hotwire/Priceline :)

As for the regions - MTE, MTW, CPS and Times Square seems OK to us

[ibl]

Went to Priceline and tried bidding. Started at $150 and got up to $170 on TS, MTE, MTW,CPS with no luck

Would appreciate any guidence

[AaronJB]

I don't think you're too far off, especially in MTE. I think it may take another $5-10 ($175-180) for MTE, although I'm guessing you may be looking at closer to $200 (possibly taking $180-195) for the other zones. Spring in NYC is unfortunately a busy/expensive time.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.