Priceline Hotel: Help on bidding strategy

[fabianhdz]

In the past i was able to get a 4 star hotel in Jersey city for below 100 dollars, but it seems that this is now impossible...

My goal is to visit New York City around these dates, (can be a bit before or after), and get hotel around 120 dollars per day, based on this budget restriction, what do you think is the best i can get within Manhattan + Jerse City (Meadowlands)? or do i have to go to Queens/Brooklyn? is there any hotels outside of manhatan that are within a reasonable distance? Last year i got Westin in Jersey city which worked great for me.

Thanks for your advise

[thereuare]

Have you yet bid up to $120 or have you only gone as high as $100? (or was your $120 all-in including fees and taxes)

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

[fabianhdz]

My highest bid was 120, 3 stars in Jersey city, no taxes included

for NYC i think the highest was 116 , i'll need to try again, (i cant remember if it was 3.5 or 3, i think it was 3)

[fabianhdz]

maybe i should add more details

i tried 4 stars in Jersey City up until 120 (used up all the regions)

then i tried 3 stars in jersey city from 100 only (since there are many 3 stars i couldnt try again, i only want to select the 1st region, next to NYC)

for NYC i used all regios in 3.5 up until 125, then i did the same for 3 stars, up until 125. only area i avoided was outside of manhattan

[fabianhdz]

found a good deal

Sheraton in downtown Brooklyn for 108 , (travelzoo deal)

i think im going to go with this one, but i will check first how long does it take to get to NYC.

[thereuare]

Let us know if you decide to go with the above or if we can be of further help.

[fabianhdz]

i took the hotel in Brooklyn hotel deal from Travelzoo. I noticed that many people here got that hotel for below 100 in other dates, so did tried Priceline, but didnt get anything cheaper. So i went with the 109 price from the hotel (which is also prepaid and non refundable, but its a good deal!)

[thereuare]

Thanks for closing this thread with your decision.

Enjoy your stay.