MJT Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 We are travelling with my parents (80's) and two kids (9 and 12) and in New York August 18-20. I will need two rooms and we need to be in Times Square as my parents will not want to walk too much. Is it possible to bid successfully on PL with these parameters? Will there be any options on Hotwire? I am new to this site so not sure if I have framed my questions correctly. Please help!!
AaronJB Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy/1 bed. While one can request two beds with the hotel, NYC is one particular case where successfully getting two beds is unlikely, given that rooms in NYC are quite small overall, and rooms with two beds often go for a premium.Are you going to need two beds in one or both rooms? Additionally, what would be your desired budget per room/per night?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
MJT Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Posted July 20, 2011 We will need 2 beds in 1 room for 2 adults and 2 kids. In the other room we need one bed for two adults. As for budget, is it possible to get a 4 star for 200-250?Any suggestions for a 3+ star with clean rooms that are large enough to fit 2 beds?Thanks.
thereuare Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 When using PRICELINE there is no way to ensure the bedding configuration you require for this stay... if you search HOTWIRE for 2rooms/4adults/2children does anything appear in the Times Square zone within your budget?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
MJT Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Posted July 21, 2011 Based on your advice and other info about 4* in Times Square, I booked a 4* on Hotwire at a rate of $269. Just above my budget but I did ok. Amenities were listed as boutique, I got The Muse and I am happy with this. Today there are only 5* available if I select 4* and up.
AaronJB Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 Congrats on your success. :)Very nice result for this Kimpton property, which is rarely seen as a win.Can you confirm the amenity icons that were showing - was only the Boutique icon showing? Thanks.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
MJT Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Posted July 22, 2011 Our stay will be august 18-20, with 2 rooms. 1 room sharing 2 kids and 2 adults and 1 room with 2 adults. Details at The Muse are:$269/nightGeneral amenities listed: boutique hotel, high speed internet access, fitness centre, restaurant(s)Sorry, new to the site. I forgot to book using the HOTWIRE link provided. Thanks for all your info.
AaronJB Posted July 22, 2011 Report Posted July 22, 2011 Thank you for the follow-up, and for letting us know about the change in amenity set for this HOTWIRE property so that we can update the site's Hotwire Hotel List.
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