Germaine Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 3 of us will be in NYC in Jul, and we're looking for a hotel 3 stars and above. Location-wise, anywhere midtown/times square/madison sq garden is good, downtown is also okay, as long as it's near the subway. Was thinking of starting my bid at $120, but would be willing to go up to $180 for a better rated hotel. My concern is whether the hotel would allow 3 people in 1 room, we don't mind squeezing in a double bed or 2 singles, but would the hotel let us?I would appreciate if you could suggest a bidding strategy. Thanks.
thereuare Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Using PRICELINE for more than double occupancy, especially in NYC, is a legitimate concern as standard rooms at some properties are not intended for more than double occupancy (as per fire code).PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request. Is this a risk you're willing to accept? If not, HOTWIRE may still be an option as they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy and ensure sleeping accommodations for everyone you include in your search (although this usually means two beds, the second 'bed' could be a sofabed, rollaway, etc)Let us know 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
Germaine Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Posted June 24, 2011 yeah i think it's a risk i'm willing to take. so is the starting bid of 120 for 3* reasonable? and how should i go about bidding if it's rejected?
thereuare Posted June 24, 2011 Report Posted June 24, 2011 Was thinking of starting my bid at $120, but would be willing to go up to $180 for a better rated hotel.So in reality did you want to start trying for a 4* up to $180 OR a 3* up to $120... based upon your quote above i'm not sure your preference between star rating and price.Please clarify and we'll take it from there since the zones recommended will differ based upon which star rating you're trying for.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
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