strosest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I need a bidding strategy for one room 5/21 in NYC. My preferences are for a 4*, although would be happy with a 3* at this point (I understand things are very tight this weekend), with locational preferences in midtown, but again, would be happy with whatever we could get. Max budget is $275. I look forward to your recommendations, you have been very helpful in the past. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 You have two re-bid zones available when bidding 4* in NYC, if you're not sure of which they are please read PRICELINE RE-BIDDING and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board.Based upon this PRICELINE NEW YORK CITY post i would start as follows:Select 4* MTEBid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE and re-bid zone2...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $240.If the above is rejected post back and we'll then bring the MTW and UM/CPS zones into the picture. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
strosest Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Thank you for the strategy. I followed it exactly, but still have not had a bid accepted. Could you advise as to next steps? Thanks so much. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Select 4* MTWBid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and re-bid zone2...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $240.Select 4* UM/CPSBid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS and re-bid zone2...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $240.Select 4* MTE and MTWBid $250, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $255, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE and MTW re-bid zone2...Bid $260, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $265.Select 4* MTE and UM/CPSBid $250, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $255, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE and UM/CPS re-bid zone2...Bid $260, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $265.Select 4* MTE adn MTW and UM/CPSBid $270, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $275.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Any quesions feel free to ask. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
strosest Posted May 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Well, goodness, I followed the strategy, as well as expanded it to all areas in the city, and went down to 3 stars, and I still wasn't able to get any bids accepted. I stopped bidding at $265, which with taxes, etc. is up near $320. Any further recommendations? Is it worth trying again tomorrow (having my husband bid)? Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Is the trip on 'no matter what'?How are you getting into the city... will you have a car? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
strosest Posted May 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Yes, no possibility of changing dates (great aunt myrna's 93rd, can't miss it) and yes, we'll have a car. i've already tried the hyatt in jersey city, other options? have you seen it this restricted often before? next time i'll know to bid much farther in advance. thanks so much for all your help. Link to comment
dahammer Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 At this late date, you might want to expand your search to include Secaucus/North Bergen/Meadowlands areas. Also, Hotwire shows availability in the Fort Lee zone, a 3.5* is available for $107. Both of these areas are close to NYC, but Secaucus is the better of the two due to the NJ Transit "Park and Ride" in North Begen and the bus stops in the Harmon Meadows area. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 There is availability at the Homestead Hotel in the meadowlands area for $89/nite (queen bed) or $99 (king bed)... there just isn't much around.This hotel has recently been won on Priceline for a $39 bid, so you may want to try that as well... however, it is rated 2* and you could possibly get another 2* hotel in the area (guesses would be the HoJo (which may be 1*) or the Wellesley Hotel). If you're happy with any of those (or their equivalent) i would give Priceline a shot, if not, book direct... unless you have any other idea/options or are willing to pay higher for something in NYC.If you go the Priceline route you would be bidding 2* in the (Meadowlands - Rutherford) zone.Let us know what you decide to do or if you need further help/advice. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
strosest Posted May 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Found rate of $290 at Hotels.com for the Helmsley New Yorker and called the hotel directly to get a rate of $270. What a relief, I was really getting anxious about having a place to stay. I'll just have to try priceline under less restricted circumstances next time. Thanks for your excellent tutorial, I greatly appreciated your help. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Glad you found something that will work for you.Enjoy your stay in NYC. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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