Priceline Hotel: Bid Strategy for NYC 9/29/11-10/3/11

[atropiano]

Hi guys -

I'm looking for a bidding strategy for a stay in NYC arriving 9/29/11 departing 10/3/11 (total of 4 nights). It's for two adults. I'm only interested in 4* properties, and am looking at staying in MTE, MTW, TS/TD, or CPS. Based on what I'm seeing, my ideal max bid per night would be around $180.

Thanks, I appreciate the advice!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

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[atropiano]

Hi - I'm searching for a NYC hotel for 9/28 - 10/2 on Hotwire. There's an unnamed 4* hotel listed in MTE for $234/night. Is this a good price and do you have an idea of what hotel it might be? The price is for two adults. The amenities are:

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Tennis Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies.

The second unname hotel is 4* for Empire State Building Area for $284/night. Amenities for this hotel include:

Boutique Hotel

Property offers a distinctive, unique or eclectic atmosphere. Many boutique hotels are smaller, hip properties in an urban setting, or renovated hotels with historical flair.

Complimentary Breakfast

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Any idea what these might be?

Thanks!

[AaronJB]

Does this replace the date/s in this NYC Priceline thread?

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[thereuare]

... and please read your messages and click this HOTWIRE link before replying.

Thanks.

[atropiano]

I'm sorry, the date should be the same as the Priceline thread. It is for 9/29 - 10/3 (arriving on a Thursday and departing on a Monday) for a total stay of 4 nights.

[thereuare]

Plaease keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread... if you ultimately use HOTWIRE we'll then move this entire thread to that section of the board.

The MTE property matches both the Grand Hyatt and the InterContinental so either of these would be my best guess for this one.

My guess for the ESB property would be Morgans, upgraded to the 4* level from the last time it was reported to the board at 3.5*.

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Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.