Priceline Hotel: Marriott Marquis - NYC - Times Square - 12/15/11 thru 12/18/11

[Ryan Smith]

Hi,

I've been looking at quite a few forums, and would like some help in bidding for the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, for travel checking in 12/15/11 and checking out 12/18/11. Budget is up to $225 per night, but obviously I'd like to pay less if possible. I know it's a 4* on priceline. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ryan S.

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

There is no way to bid on/increase the odds of getting a particular property when using PRICELINE. If you are bidding for a 4* in the TS/Theater District area (for example), you have to be willing to accept any 4* in the zone.

If you are okay with any of the 4* possibilities in the zone, please let us know and we would be happy to offer suggestions.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches, and please use the site's Support/Travel links to start a direct/regular rate purchase.

[Ryan Smith]

I'm definitely open to the other 4* possibilities. Was just hoping there were some winning bids that could help guide me before I commit to a bid amount. I'd be happy with other 4* options though. I appreciate the help.

[thereuare]

Since you're open to other options, are there other zones you're willing to accept... or is Times Square the only part of the city you're willing to stay? At the 4* level MTE, MTW, CPS, TS and ESB typically work well for the average user, since midtown is so compact and mass transit fairly inexpensive and easily accessible, but not sure of your specific needs if you need to stay in Times Square.

Let us know if any other zones are acceptable and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Ryan Smith]

I would prefer Times Square, and am not too familiar with new york city. My girlfriend is the driving force behind times square and the Marriott Marquis.

[thereuare]

I would prefer Times Square, and am not too familiar with new york city.

See this Hotels Near Times Square thread.

My girlfriend is the driving force behind times square and the Marriott Marquis.

So i assume this means you'll only be bidding 4* Times Square?

Please confirm that you want to stick with only Times Square for this stay and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Ryan Smith]

Yes, I would prefer Times Square.

[thereuare]

At the 4* level you have FIVE re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)

Select 4* Times Square...

Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Times Square and re-bid zone4...

Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Times Square and re-bid zone5...

Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 4* Times Square and re-bid zone4 and re-bid zone5...

Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone2...

Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone3...

Bid $225

Any questions feel free to ask.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.