mplsben Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 Need 2 rooms for 1 nite 4/25 to 4/26. I used your link to go to PRICELINE. In Times Sq area the "best deal" is for a 4-star hotel. How much should I bid for it? I didn't see any recent wins for 4-star in that area on the board.
thereuare Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 I would ignore PRICELINE's "Best Deal" designation as it's often not accurate or helpful in your bidding.Did you select Times Square because of the 'best deal' label or is this the only zone you're willing/able to accept? While there is no reason to necessarily avoid Times Square, there is often no reason to only focus your bidding on this one zone. See our comments here: Hotels Near Times Square for more of our thoughts on this subject.Let us know the above, as well as your maximum bid, and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
mplsben Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Posted April 8, 2011 I am actually very flexible for location since it's just a 1-night business trip. My goal is to find a 4* at a decent price not too far from a subway stop. I'd be open to any of the midtown districts. Lower Manhattan would be an acceptable second choice.
thereuare Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 Please give us an idea of 'a decent price' so we can suggest a strategy for you to follow without going higher then you're willing to bid.I'm assuming at the 4* level MTE, MTW, CPS, TS and ESB are all acceptable for the first round of bidding?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
mplsben Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Posted April 8, 2011 All those areas are ok. $150 max but cheaper is even better.
thereuare Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 At the 4* level you have SIX 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 and ESBBid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPSBid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, TS, CPS and ESBBid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145Any 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
mplsben Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Posted April 9, 2011 I started with a bid of $128 for 4* MTE, MTW, TS and ESB. The first bid was accepted at the Royalton Hotel. Total cost for 2 rooms for 1 night with taxes and fees is $318.20.I used your link to PRICELINE.Thank you for the help!
yellowdog Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 mplsbenCongratulations on your success!Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding :) We hope you're satisfied with the outcome and will like the hotel.Enjoy your stay.Yellowdog.
mplsben Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Posted April 29, 2011 Royalton Hotel was great: excellent location, super-cool luxurious room, everything seemed new/updated. Loved it!
cousintim Posted April 30, 2011 Report Posted April 30, 2011 Thanks for the follow-up. I wish more members would do it, especially those who ask for help but then don't pay it back.
thereuare Posted April 30, 2011 Report Posted April 30, 2011 Thanks for the follow-up... glad you enjoyed your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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