AlwaysBooking Posted September 14, 2011 Report Posted September 14, 2011 Hi - I'm looking for suggestions on a strategy for NYC 9/24-29 - ideally for a 4* with a max of $190 plus fees. Any zone is fine, but would like to avoid CPS as I understand you could get a tiny room @ 6 Columbus Circle . Thanks very much!
thereuare Posted September 14, 2011 Report Posted September 14, 2011 To confirm:Chelsea, DT, ESB, HK, MTE, MTW, TS and UWS are all acceptable?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
AlwaysBooking Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Posted September 14, 2011 Yes, all those zone are acceptable - as is Chelsea. Thanks.
thereuare Posted September 14, 2011 Report Posted September 14, 2011 Yup, Chelsea is included above at the first zone listed :)While i think $190 will likely fall a bit short, you can try as follows:At the 4* level in NYC 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.Select 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, HK...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, TS and UWSBid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, DT, ESB, HK...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, MTW, TS and UWSBid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, MTW, ESB, HK...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, DT, TS and UWSBid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, TS, HK...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, ESB and UWSBid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, UWS...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, TS and HKBid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, HK, MTE, MTW, TS and UWS...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190Any 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
AlwaysBooking Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Posted September 14, 2011 Duh - too late at night , or early in the morning when I read that. :) I'll give this a try, but think I may up my max to $200 if it seems a little 'under' what might work - would I just add $10 to each of the bids on the strategy?Thanks again - and I'll be sure to have a cup of coffee before I start.
thereuare Posted September 14, 2011 Report Posted September 14, 2011 I've edited to go to $200...Select 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, HK...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, TS and UWSBid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, DT, ESB, HK...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, MTW, TS and UWSBid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, MTW, ESB, HK...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, DT, TS and UWSBid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, TS, HK...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, ESB and UWSBid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, UWS...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, TS and HKBid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, UWS, MTE, MTW...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, UWS, TS and HK...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, UWS, TS, HK...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, UWS, MTE, MTW...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Chelsea, DT, ESB, HK, MTE, MTW, TS and UWS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200Thanks for using the PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
AlwaysBooking Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Posted September 15, 2011 Well, it was a good try - but no success. Suggestions? Try again tomorrow and raise initial offer another 10 or 15? Or do you think I'd have better luck changing to 3* or 3.5*? Thanks!
AlwaysBooking Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Posted September 15, 2011 Or maybe give Jersey City a try?
thereuare Posted September 15, 2011 Report Posted September 15, 2011 I'm guessing a 4* in Manhattan will likely run ~$225-$245, and 3.5*/3* perhaps a little less than that (i'm not see too great of a price difference between the three star ratings).If you'll stay at a 4* in Hoboken/Jersey City you're probably looking at the ~$140 area.Based upon the above prices/star levels what would be your preference?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
AlwaysBooking Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Posted September 15, 2011 A pricey time in NYC! Luckily, I've got a back up - a friend's couch near Gramercy Park, but it doesn't have all the comfort of a hotel :) I think the city hotels might just be priced a bit over my budget for this trip - but will give a try at Jersey City - I've won there in the past and got a great property. Otherwise, will fall back on the couch option. Thanks very much for your help - it's much appreciated!
thereuare Posted September 15, 2011 Report Posted September 15, 2011 Do you need help with the Hoboken-Jersey City attempts? As noted above, rates are much more reasonable here for these dates... what would be your maximum bid for a 4* in Jersey City?Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
AlwaysBooking Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Posted September 16, 2011 I would hope for around $140 plus fees.
thereuare Posted September 16, 2011 Report Posted September 16, 2011 At the 4* level in Jersey City you have SIX 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.Select 4* Jersey City...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145Any 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
AlwaysBooking Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Posted September 16, 2011 Did a slight adjustment - decided to spend the first 2 nights of the trip in Jersey City and the rest on the couch (at least for now) :) I bid using your PRICELINE link and got the Westin Jersey City 9/23-25 for $130. Very pleased and will post this on the Jersey thread. Thanks again for your help - I've stayed at this property before and liked it very much.
AlwaysBooking Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Posted September 16, 2011 Used your PRICELINE link and strategy (from the NY forum) and won the Westin Jersey City for $130 9/23-25. Very happy with this win as I've stayed at this property before and liked it very much. Thanks for your help!
AaronJB Posted September 16, 2011 Report Posted September 16, 2011 Congrats on your success. :)Very good deal for this Jersey City Westin property. Glad you are looking forward to another stay.Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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