br.carlos Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 Hey guys,First post here, so cheers! I need help bidding on a 4* NYC MTE - 08/24/11 to 08/30/11. How much should i offer? Also, i read the re-bid strategy post but i came out with a question. When i select 4* MTE the average price for the period is $389 but when i select Coney Island AND MTE the average price drops to $291. How is it possible to the average price for a 4* drop if there is no 4* on the second selected area? In this case, is safe to add CIS to my re-bid strategy?Thanks in advance,Carlos.
thereuare Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please start by reading your messages and clicking this PRICELINE link... then reply to this thread and we'll have a look at your post above.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
br.carlos Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Posted July 8, 2011 Ok, done.I decided i could stay in Times Square area as well so yesterday i bidded like this and none got accepted.MTE $160,00MTE + TS $170,00MTE + TS + LONG ISLAND $180,00MTE + TS + LONG ISLAND + Queensborough $190,00MTE + TS + LONG ISLAND + Queensborough + UPPER EAST $200,00Didnt use coney island as a re-bid zone because the average price drops, like described on my first post.What do you guys think about the price that time of the year?Thank you.
thereuare Posted July 9, 2011 Report Posted July 9, 2011 The zones in NYC are fairly compact and adjacent to one another... is there a reason why you feel only MTE and TS would work for your needs? For the average user MTE, MTW, TS, CPS and ESB all typically work well, unless there is a specific hotel you're trying to avoid.If you only want the zones you've previously bid, HOTWIRE has a 4* MTE offered for $214/nite which i'm guessing is the W New York... are you interested in this property for just a little more than you have already bid?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
br.carlos Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Posted July 9, 2011 The reason i'd like to stay on MTE is because i checked the NY hotel list on this forum and liked more the hotels on that region. I could stay on TS but considering its too crowded its not my first option. Didn't like most ESB hotels, as well as CPS. Basically, considering there is no big difference among those regions, i'm picking the ones with the hotels i liked most. Concerning the HOTWIRE offer, i did check it thru your link but it only gives me a 4* on MTE for $286. I think i may get a hotel for a lower price. I was wondering if i could book one around $200. Although i could afford up to $300 on my budged its always nice to get a cheaper deal. :) How much would you think a winning bid would be on MTE and TS for that time of the year?Tx a lot for your help.
AaronJB Posted July 9, 2011 Report Posted July 9, 2011 I'm seeing the MTE 4* for $214 as well, which I'd also guess would be the W. You could try bidding on PRICELINE $205 and if that didn't work, try $210 and if that didn't work, go for the 4* MTE for $214 on HOTWIRE.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
br.carlos Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Posted July 9, 2011 haha. I'm really sorry.I messed up on topic title.My travel date is 10/24/11 to 10/30/11... I'm going next october. For this period it's $286. :)
AaronJB Posted July 10, 2011 Report Posted July 10, 2011 October is substantially more expensive, and in terms of a 4* in MTE, you're likely looking at around $225-250 and quite possibly mildly higher.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted July 10, 2011 Report Posted July 10, 2011 Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?Also, if you're restricting your bidding to just two zones because you're trying to target/avoid specific hotels, you may also want to consider HOTWIRE where you may be able to identify the property being offered before your purchase based upon the amenities shown. While HOTWIRE is usually a little more expensive then PRICELINE, you may ultimately do better purchasing a HOTWIRE hotel in a zone you might otherwise not have considered bidding on.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
br.carlos Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Posted July 10, 2011 Splitting is not an option at all.Also, considering its my first time using HOTWIRE or PRICELINE, its hard for me to identify the hotel. If you guys could help me doing that, and i know it's not 100% sure, i would probably try it.Should i bid this early or wait until August/September?Ty again.
thereuare Posted July 10, 2011 Report Posted July 10, 2011 What are the amenities of the MTE HOTWIRE property you're seeing? Are you wiling to pay $286/nite?As far as purchasing now or in August/September, see the related 'Bid Early or Close to Check-in' thread in our PRICELINE FAQ.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
br.carlos Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Posted July 10, 2011 4* in MTE for $286: Restaurant, business and high speed. (that's all). 85% of hotwire costumers (from 50+ reviews) and 4.5/5.0 trip advisor.4* in TS for $335: Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness, Restaurant, business, high speed, spa. 95% of hotwire costumers (from 200+ reviews) and 4.0/5.0 trip advisor.Could afford both prices, but of course i'll always take cost/benefit into consideration.Ty very much for your help and i'll make sure to use your links.
AaronJB Posted July 10, 2011 Report Posted July 10, 2011 My guess for the 4* MTE would be the Kimberly, while my guess for the 4* TS would be the Westin.Additionally, 70 Park Avenue is $296 on Expedia and appears to be non-refundable (although double check the fine print.) That property is in the Empire State Building zone, but is near MTE. That's a Kimpton property w/a free wine reception in the evening. If non-refundable, that could be an idea as a back-up reservation and you can wait and see if rates do drop closer to your stay - if they did, you could cancel. If not (or if they went even higher, which is possible) then at least you'd be set with a back-up.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE, PRICELINE or Expedia links to start your purchases and searches.
br.carlos Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Posted July 15, 2011 Bid last night as follow with no success:I'd like to stay in MTE or TS.MTE $220,00MTE + MADISON $230,00MTE + MADISON + LONG ISLAND $235,00MTE + MADISON + LONG ISLAND + QUEENSBOROUGH $240,00MTE + MADISON + LONG ISLAND + QUEENSBOROUGH + UPPER EAST $245,00TS $250,00TS + MTE $255,00TS + MTE + MADISON $260,00TS + MTE + MADISON + LONG ISLAND $265,00TS + MTE + MADISON + LONG ISLAND + QUEENSBOROUGH $270,00TS + MTE + MADISON + LONG ISLAND + QUEENSBOROUGH + UPPER EAST $275,00Any tips? I'm guessing it's going to cost me near $300, kinda expensive for priceline, don't you think?Thanks,Carlos.
AaronJB Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 Unfortunately, rates this high are not unusual during the Fall/Winter in NYC, especially for a longer stay.At this point, with the HOTWIRE 4* MTE at $286, I'd suggest going for that if PRICELINE does not accept a 4* bid at $280 for MTE.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
br.carlos Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Posted July 19, 2011 Tried again tonight. Up to $300 no success. Didn't get the Hotwire deal because Kimberly's rooms are 230 sqf only, kinda small. Any tips?Thx.
AaronJB Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 230 sq ft is common for NYC, and a number of properties at the 3.5/4* level have smaller rooms, most notably the Hudson at 130 sq ft. I believe the Roosevelt is also around 150, the W New York's around 200-220, among many other examples. Rooms in NYC are definitely on the smaller side.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
br.carlos Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Posted July 19, 2011 I'm considering adding MTW to my desired zones, but was afraid of getting some hotels like City Club, Algonquin and The Shoreham. Would u let me know your thoughts about those hotels?Ty.
thereuare Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 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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