tabithatoo Posted March 23, 2011 Report Posted March 23, 2011 Looking for any insight anyone may have. I'd like a 3* or better for 4 nights-June 30-July 4th. I was thinking areas 14 or 15? What should I bid? Where might I end up? TIA. :)
thereuare Posted March 23, 2011 Report Posted March 23, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please start by reading your messages and clicking this PRICELINE link... then reply to this thread and we'll have a look at your stay above.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
tabithatoo Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Posted March 23, 2011 Ok, done.And I'm actually interested in areas 13, 2, and 11.
thereuare Posted March 23, 2011 Report Posted March 23, 2011 The zone numbers will change whenever PRICELINE adds a new zone or changes the name of the zone, so to avoid any confusion (especially for future readers of this thread), please use the zone names rather than numbers.To confirm, you're looking at the CPS, MTW and TS zones?Are you familiar with the Hudson hotel which becomes an option at the 3.5* or lower level in the CPS zone? It's a "hip" hotel but the rooms are notoriously small... is this acceptable to you? As well, have you looked at the Madison Square Garden zone to see if that would work for your needs... there is often some very good value in that area.What is your maximum budget per nite? Are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay?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
tabithatoo Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Posted March 23, 2011 Right. Those are the zones. We're looking for something within walking distance for the "touristy" stuff. I'd like to keep it around $100 a night, but I'm not opposed to spending $125ish if necessary. So, whatever star level that will get me. :) I'm ok with a small room. It's just me and one other girl.
thereuare Posted March 24, 2011 Report Posted March 24, 2011 At the 3.5* level you have FOUR re-bid zones... only ONE re-bid zones a the 3* level.Select 3.5* CPS and MTW...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* TS...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* CPS and MTW and TS...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 close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTW...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* TS...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS and MTW...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS and TS...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS and MTW and TS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105Any 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
tabithatoo Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Posted March 24, 2011 Thank You!! Do you have a link to a thread that explains the re-bid process? It's been a while, and I could use a refresher.
thereuare Posted March 24, 2011 Report Posted March 24, 2011 I usually include it in the post with the strategy, not sure why i didn't above, but here it is:Priceline Re-Bidding ExplainedPlease confirm your re-bid zones before proceeding.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
tabithatoo Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Posted April 13, 2011 Update:After several hours of bidding, I ended up with a 3* for $102 a night in the SOHO/Downtown area. Fine by me :) Thanks!
thereuare Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Hope you're happy with the deal you received and thank you for sharing your win with the board.Can you please add a reply to this thread with the name of the hotel you received so we can add this information to the topic title.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
tabithatoo Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Posted April 14, 2011 Courtyard New York Manhattan/Soho
thereuare Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 Thanks for the follow-up!Have a great trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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