Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (MTE) InterContinental Barclay

[karen_zab]

Have tried the last three nights on Priceline with no success to book May 21 - 28th in Manhatten across MTE, MTW, ESB, TS and CPS up to $200 for a 4* hotel (one at a time going up each time).

I decided to go this route because I was so overwhelmed by the sheer number of hotels to sort through and figured a 4* would ensure satisfactory accommodations (husband is very particular).

I'm OK going up more but want to make sure I use the right strategy. I would feel better booking early and having the hotel sorted out well before we get there but also don't want to leave money on the table. So should I just bite the bullet now and up my price till I get something or wait and try over the new few weeks at a lower price (between $200 and ??).

Also, I'm not familiar with how Hotwire works - I can't see the hotel names when I look at their rates/stars but others on this forum seem to know what hotels are and are not available on Hotwire for certain prices....

Thoughts?

Karen

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

With HOTWIRE you don't know/see the hotel name before your purchase, but you can take an educated guess based upon the amenities shown.

HOTWIRE currently has a 4* hotel in the ESB zone for $221/nite with Fitness, Restaurant, Business, Internet icons. While these amenities are common in NYC (and there are no guarantees), the St Giles the Court has previously been seen with this amenity combination so that would be my best guess for this one.

Would this, or some other HOTWIRE offer, work for your plans or would you like to continue to bid higher on PRICELINE?

Feel free to ask any questions you have and we'll try to help further.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

If you move forward let us know how it goes.

[karen_zab]

The St Giles actually sounds pretty good. Are there any 4* hotels that are more than 10 min walk from a subway? Am traveling with small child so closer would be better? I'll use your links above.

Thanks

[thereuare]

What i believe to be The St. Giles is offered thru HOTWIRE... a 4* hotel in the Empire State Building zone with Restaurant, Fitness, Internet and Business icons.

If you search HOTWIRE for your dates do you see this offer? (your price may differ by a few dollars)

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[karen_zab]

anyone want to take a guess at what the 4* hotel available on Hotwire for Midtown East for $229 for May 21 - 28th is? My only concern is it be relatively close to a subway (have small child in tow).

Thanks

[yellowdog]

karen_zab

Please keep all posts in the same thread since posts are for the same stay. We will edit and move your thread in the end.

Please list the amenties HOTWIRE associates with the hotel you're looking at and we'll have a look at this.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Yellowdog.

[karen_zab]

oops, sorry about that.

Ended up booking by PRICELINE today, through your link, for $210 a night at Intercontinental The Barclay for last week in May. OK with price considering...looks like a good location to be at.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Nice deal for the very busy May period in NYC.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE link.

Enjoy your stay.

[investn]

I have stayed in that area and it's a great location....maybe one block from the local (green) subway (though I believe that station closes on weekends so maybe a few blocks from main subway line)...the only thing is the fire trucks running on Lexington at night if on a low floor....but still a great spot in MTE