PKFS Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Hi, I would like a bidding strategy please. I'll be in NYC with my husband from Aug 6 to Aug 16. We already booked a cancelable 2* at $140/night (plus taxes) but would like to spend less money if possible, or get a better hotel.I was thinking about trying ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS and CPS. Are those zones good for tourists? I have some doubts specially about MTE, 'cause it looks like there are some places there a bit far from the subway. Would like to try for a 2.5* first, up to $100. If not successful, increase the number of stars and the money, up to $140.Are those expectations realistic?
thereuare Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 Few comments...All the 'known' 4* hotels in the MTE zone are conveniently located, but at less 4* some less convenient (up to a 15 minute walk to the subway) come into play.Another 'warning' at less then 4* is the CPS zone which contains the Hudson Hotel. While this hotel is a 'scene' and well located, they also have notoriously small rooms (~150 sq. ft.) which may not be to your liking for such an extended stay.Lastly, in NYC we typically suggest reaching for the higher rated hotels as quality, even within the same star level, can vary greatly, especially at the lower rated hotels. While there may be some 2.5* hotels which would be satisfactory and meet your needs, there may be some which do not, and with PRICELINE and HOTWIRE you can't choose which type you will get :)In terms of your budget i think you have a chance at a 3.5* within your $140 budget and a very good chance at the 3* or higher rating. Sub-$100 isn't does happen from time to time in NYC, and while this low season for NYC, we typically don't see sub-$100 bid for a 10 nite stay (it's usually more often for just a solo nite or two, often for Sunday and/or weekend nites). You can certainly try, but take note of our comments above regarding the lower rated hotels in NYC.Let us know your thoughts and how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.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
PKFS Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Posted June 21, 2011 Very useful info! As our biggest concerns are the location and our budget, we are willing to accept small and simple rooms. So we would like to begin with 2.5*, but without MTE. Don't want to go very high on this (max $110) 'cause if we're going to spend more, then let's try a better hotel :) So after this, if not succesful, it seems better to try for a 3.5* up to $140 and then 3*, right?
thereuare Posted June 21, 2011 Report Posted June 21, 2011 So after this, if not succesful, it seems better to try for a 3.5* up to $140 and then 3*, right?If your objective is lowest price, and assuming logic prevails that a lower rated hotel costs less then a higher rated hotel, why would you bid 2.5*, 3.5*, then 3*... it would seem you would increase your star rating sequentially and bid 2.5*, 3*, 3.5* (and increasing your maximum bid with each higher rating that you bid)Please clarify your thoughts/goals and we'll advise further.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
PKFS Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Posted June 21, 2011 Yes, I prefer to try 2.5* first, then 3, then 3.5!Sorry for the confusion.
thereuare Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 So to confirm you want to stay with a 2.5* hotel in the ESB, MSG, MTW, TS or CPS zone, with a maximum bid of $100. If this is correct:At the 2.5* level you have ONE re-bid zone. 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. (NOTE: Hells Kitchen is not a re-bid zone)Select 2.5* ESB, MSG, MTW...Bid $60, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* TS and CPS...Bid $60, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* ESB, MSG, MTW and re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* TS and CPS and re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* TS, MSG, MTW...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* ESB and CPS...Bid $70, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* TS, MSG, MTW and re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* ESB and CPS and re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* ESB, TS, MTW...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* MSG and CPS...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* ESB, TS, MTW and MSG...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* ESB, TS, MTW and CPS...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* CPS and MSG and ESB and TS...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* CPS and MSG and ESB and MTW...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 2.5* ESB, MSG, MTW, TS and CPS...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100Any 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
PKFS Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Posted July 5, 2011 Tried the strategy above, didn't work.I'm ready to try for a 3*, should I follow the same strategy with differente values?
thereuare Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 What is your maximum bid for a 3* (is that what you want to try for next... or did you want to try for a 3.5* first?)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
PKFS Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Posted July 6, 2011 I would like to try for a 3* first, up to $120.
thereuare Posted July 6, 2011 Report Posted July 6, 2011 Assuming you're targeting the same zones you can try:Select 3* ESB, MSG, MTW...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* TS and CPS...Bid $80, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* ESB, MSG, MTW and re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* TS and CPS and re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* TS, MSG, MTW...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* ESB and CPS...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* TS, MSG, MTW and re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* ESB and CPS and re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* ESB, TS, MTW...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG and CPS...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* ESB, TS, MTW and MSG...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB, TS, MTW and CPS...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS and MSG and ESB and TS...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS and MSG and ESB and MTW...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* ESB, MSG, MTW, TS and CPS...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120Please 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
PKFS Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Posted July 7, 2011 Unsucessful again...Want to try for a 3.5* now, up to $140, how should I proceed?I'm using the links to priceline on the board!
thereuare Posted July 7, 2011 Report Posted July 7, 2011 At the 3.5* level you have FOUR 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.(NOTE: when it says re-bid zone* with the asterisk use a re-bid zone which you did NOT use as your re-bid zone in the 3* bidding above)Select 3.5* ESB, MSG, MTW, CPS and re-bid zone*...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* TS and re-bid zone*...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* ESB, MSG, MTW, TS and CPS and re-bid zone*...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140Any 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
PKFS Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Posted July 28, 2011 No luck so far.I didn't try the last couple of weeks, but I'm going to try again this week.
thereuare Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 Keep us updated and let us know how it goes.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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