Priceline Hotel: Looking for hotel in NYC - 09/08 - 09/11

[royial]

Hi,

I tried to bid for 4* hotel in Midtown West + Times Square - Theatre District zones (September 8th - September 11th) at the last week without a success.

My highest bid was 185$ per night.

Why its so expensive at those dates? If I'll wait to the beginning of September and will try to bid again - Is there a better change at that case?

My budget is 220$ per night (after taxes).

Thanks.

[thereuare]

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[royial]

Done.

I updated the threads.

Thanks,

Royi.

[AaronJB]

Unfortunately, this isn't unusual for NYC throughout much of September through around the second half of December. Rates don't become reasonable again until January.

For a 4* for these dates in MTE/MTW/TS, you're likely looking for $250-275, and possibly somewhat higher. I'd continue up by $10's until your reach your budget limit in the hopes that a hotel will accept; if you reach your limit and nothing does accept, you could then consider heading higher, waiting (although rates could go higher while you wait) or looking at lower star ratings.

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[royial]

Thanks a lot for your reply!

Do you think i'll be able to get 3/3.5 in MTW in 150$ aprox before taxes on those dates?

Royi.

[AaronJB]

Unfortunately, I don't think it's likely; my guess is that you're likely looking at between $165-205 (and possibly moderately higher at the 3.5* level) for a 3-3.5* for these dates in MTW.

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[thereuare]

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[lasvegas1]

Why its so expensive at those dates? If I'll wait to the beginning of September and will try to bid again - Is there a better change at that case?

A combination of events:

Fashion Night Out Sept 8

Marc Anthony Sept 9

Mets vs Cubs Sept 9 10 11

US Open Finals Sept 10 and 11

Sept 11 Anniversary

I tracked prices for 2 weeks for these exact dates. Seems like all areas of town have been increasing. I had to settle for a priceline win in Jersey City. Good luck!