Priceline Hotel: 3* Lower Fairfield County (Greenwich-Stamford) Stamford Plaza

[duke2003]

Hello all,

I am hoping someone has a good suggestion for me. I am traveling from NC to the Cape and am willing to stop most anywhere in NJ/NY (near Tappan Zee bridge area) and lower Fairfield County CT. I think pretty much anywhere in there will be a good place to stop on our way to the Cape. I am hoping for a pretty nice 3.5 or 4* property for relatively cheap (less than $50 would be GREAT) for the night of 5/25. I want a safe area and somewhere that doesn't charge an arm and leg for parking. I was thinking Stamford area and bid on any of the 3.5* properties there...

I hope this is enough information and my question makes sense to everyone. Look forward to hearing any suggestions!

Thank you for your time.

[thereuare]

Have you made any decisions, progress or attempts for the Priceline Boston part of this trip yet? If not, and you're still waiting until closer to your trip to bid for a hotel room, are you ready to bid now for this nite of your trip?

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Thanks.

[duke2003]

I haven't made any progress on the PRICELINE

Boston stay of 5-31 to 6-3. I'm still staying around $120 or so though. I've found Ames hotel for $144/night on last minute travel site so may not go above this price on PRICELINE as I think I'd be happy there.

I'm definitely ready to begin bidding on my 5-25 stay today!

Thanks.

[thereuare]

While the area you stay in is somewhat flexible, i think $40-$50 for a 3.5* or higher hotel may be a little aggressive for a mid-week stay (as this area is business-traveler heavy and therefore usually command higher mid-week rates vs. weekend rates). I can't think of any zone off the top of my head which is consistently has 3.5* rated hotels at $40-$50 during the week. As well, there are much more 3* and under hotels than 3.5* and higher hotels, which makes for a bit less competition at the higher rated properties.

If you search HOTWIRE for the general area you're seeking do you see anything close to your desired budget and star rating?

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[duke2003]

While the area you stay in is somewhat flexible, i think $40-$50 for a 3.5* or higher hotel may be a little aggressive for a mid-week stay (as this area is business-traveler heavy and therefore usually command higher mid-week rates vs. weekend rates). I can't think of any zone off the top of my head which is consistently has 3.5* rated hotels at $40-$50 during the week. As well, there are much more 3* and under hotels than 3.5* and higher hotels, which makes for a bit less competition at the higher rated properties.

If you search HOTWIRE for the general area you're seeking do you see anything close to your desired budget and star rating?

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

I was able to book 3* Stamford Plaza Hotel and Conference Center at $55/night. I initially bid $40 and Priceline indicated that if I upped my bid to $55, I would have better luck. Got the hotel for 5/25-5/26 for $55! Not a bad deal, I don't think.

[AaronJB]

Congrats on your success. :)

Definitely not a bad deal for this property.

Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.