benjihana Posted September 19, 2011 Report Posted September 19, 2011 Willing to pay up to $300/night (Hotwire is showing a 4.5 at 319 and other 4*s at 350ish).4* Zones (really any are acceptable, should I list in preferred order? Or just bid with all from the get-go?):cp southchelseadowntownempire statemidtown eastmidtown westtimes squareNo 4* Zones:madison square (no 4*)coneylong island cityqueensborough bridgeupper eastAny help would be appreciated.
thereuare Posted September 20, 2011 Report Posted September 20, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!Using your FIVE re-bid zones i would bid as follows:Select 4* DT, MTE, MTW, ESB...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, TS, Chelsea...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, MTW, ESB, DT...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, TS, Chelsea...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, TS, ESB, DT...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, MTW, Chelsea...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, Chelsea, DT...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, TS, ESB...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, Chelsea, DT, CPS...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-acceess PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, Chelsea, DT, TS...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-acceess PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, Chelsea, DT, ESB...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-acceess PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, TS, CPS, MTE, DTBid $250, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $255, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-acceess PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, TS, CPS, MTE, MTWBid $250, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $255, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-acceess PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, TS, CPS, MTE, ChelseaBid $250, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $255, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-acceess PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, TS, CPS, MTE, DT, MTW...Bid $260, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-acceess PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, TS, CPS, MTE, DT, Chelsea...Bid $260, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-acceess PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTE, MTW TS...Bid $265, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $270, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $275, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $280, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $285, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $290Any 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
benjihana Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks!Any reason they are split up as they are? Should I do it differently if I rank the zones differently?Also.. any concerns about MTE distance from subway with 4*?Thanks!
benjihana Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Posted September 20, 2011 No go up to $295 :) want to hit up 3.5 next... What's reasonable at this level?
thereuare Posted September 20, 2011 Report Posted September 20, 2011 At 3.5* and under there are a few issues to consider:MTE - some hotels can be up to a 15 minute walk to the subway, is this acceptble?CPS - has the Hudson Hotel, which while centrally located, has notoriously small rooms... is this acceptable?As well, as the 3.5* the MSG zone becomes eligible for bidding... do you want to include this in the mix?Did you want to stick with the same maximum bid as above? (and i would think in terms of 'there is a 4* available on HOTWIRE for $319' unless you're willing to purchase this property, which you may not want to given that it is only 35% recommended by previous HOTWIRE guests :) )Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
benjihana Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks again! Let's cut MTE and CPS from the possibilities due to those concerns. I'd prefer proximity to subway and a standard room (not one of the hostel-style "hotel" rooms that NYC sports).MSG is fine to add.You are dead on about the 4.5* on Hotwire. I went to review it after my bids didn't place and decided against it due to those reviews.So in summary: Add MSG, remove MTE/CPS, and max price should be $250.Although, would you have any idea what you think the Hotwire 4* $325 Chelsea-MSG would be?Thanks again for all the help.
thereuare Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 At the 3.5* level you have FOUR 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 3.5* Chelsea, DT, ESBBid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, MTW, TS...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, DT, ESBBid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Chelsea, MTW, TS...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Chelsea, MTW, ESBBid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, DT, TS...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Chelsea, DT, TSBid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, MTW, ESB...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Chelsea, DT, TS, MSGBid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Chelsea, DT, TS, MTWBid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Chelsea, DT, TS, ESBBid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, MTW, ESB, DT...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, MTW, ESB, Chelsea...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, MTW, ESB, TS...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, MTW, ESB, DT, Chelsea...Bid $225, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MSG, MTW, ESB, DT, TS...Bid $225, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG, MTW TS...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250Note that HOTWIRE is currently offering a 4* hotel for $285/nite (less than you bid above) in the MTE zone... the amenities are common but i'm guessing it's the Kimberly Hotel, which is only 3.5* rated on PRICELINE, but something you may want to consider if interested in this property. As well, HOTWIRE has a 3.5* in the MSG zone for $235/nite which i suspect is either The New Yorker Ramada Plaza OR the Doubletree Chelsea, both of which are 3* rated by PRICELINE. However, if both of these properties are acceptable you may want to consider stopping your bidding above at $235/nite.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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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