kmanley3 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Posted September 20, 2011 Hello. I'm totally new to this site and using Hotwire or Priceline. I'm traveling to NYC for the first time on 10/19 and Hotwire has a 4* for $204 in SoHo/Fin District. It seems too good to be true. I'm concerned I'm going to end up in a questionable area. I'm traveling alone. Originally I was looking at Chelsea or SoHo since they seemed more "neighborhoodish". But since it's SoHo/Fin district I'm not sure what to expect. Does anyone have any advice on Hotwire? Should I be wary of this deal? The next closest deal at 4* and above is 4 1/2* at $344 and $366. At $144 to $166 per night difference, I'm not sure what I"m getting into. Oh and it says the hotel is recommended by 90% of Hotwire cust reviews. And if I downgrade to 3 stars it's STILL the best deal/highest rated/lowest price. I'm so torn. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
AaronJB Posted September 20, 2011 Report Posted September 20, 2011 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Please provide the amenity icons showing with the listing and we would be happy to take a look and try to ID.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
kmanley3 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Posted September 20, 2011 Oops. Sorry. Here you go! It dropped to $200....do you need the actual icons?? I seem to only be able to copy the amenties listing. 4-star Hotel in Downtown - SoHo - Financial DistrictThis Hotel features the following amenities:Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. Laundry Facilities (self-service) <amenity names only please... not descriptions> High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may app
kmanley3 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Posted September 20, 2011 Also, can someone explain using the better bidding link? I'm unclear on this. THANK YOU!!!
AaronJB Posted September 20, 2011 Report Posted September 20, 2011 My guess would be the World Center Hotel. You can find the list of NYC HOTWIRE hotels that have been reported to the board at this link: Hotwire Hotel List. Please use the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches (doing so supports the site.) Thanks.
kmanley3 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks much!I think I'lm going to keep looking. Appreciate your help!
AaronJB Posted September 20, 2011 Report Posted September 20, 2011 Happy to help! :)Please let us know what you decide and if you have additional questions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
kmanley3 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Posted September 22, 2011 Hello. Wondering if anyone can help ID this property: 4* $292 Chelsea/MSGBotiqueNo smokingFitness CtrHigh Speed Internet Thanks much!
AaronJB Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 Is this for the same dates as discussed in this Hotwire NYC thread?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
kmanley3 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Posted September 22, 2011 Is this for the same dates as discussed in this Hotwire NYC thread?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Yes, same dates 10/19-10/22. Sorry. One of these days I'll remember ALL the info at the same time. :) Thanks again! Kate
kmanley3 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Posted September 22, 2011 After doing some digging I came up with the NY FAshion District Hotel....or maybe Eventi (prob not). When I look at the published Hotwire hotels/rates a rate is displayed in the preview listing and then drops when you click on it. If it's the NY Fashion District HOtel the prices is $384 then $332. The possible unpublished prices is $292. That doesn't seem like a huge discount. Published rate on their website is $369 for basic room. Am I misunderstanding how these rooms are discounted? Is the potential 50% sort of like an ideal rather than a reality? And I could be wrong totally on the hotel ID... :)
AaronJB Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 The 4* Chelsea would be a likely match for the Flatiron Hotel Toshi.The list of HOTWIRE hotels in NYC that have been reported to the board can be found at this link: Hotwire Hotel List.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 Am I misunderstanding how these rooms are discounted? Is the potential 50% sort of like an ideal rather than a reality?Hotels try to maximize revenue, and use the opaque suppliers to sell excess inventory they don't think they would otherwise be able to sell on their own. During slow times, a hotel may only be 50% filled, and a hotel may therefore offer a very deep discount just to get some revenue for a room that may otherwise sit empty. On the otherhand, if a hotel has 90% occupancy, they may not offer as deep of a discount (or any discount at all) as they may decide to 'roll the dice' that they can sell the room themselves at full-price.So the deepest discounts are typically seen during low-season and nites of low occupancy... you're coming to NYC during a busy time of year, so hotels don't need to discount as much. While a 15% discount may not be too much, on a $350/nite hotel room it still amount to $50+ per day, which can be better spent elsewhere doing something fun in the city.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
kmanley3 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 Ah, got it. Makes sense. Thank you all for your help. This is a great site. I've learned much. I have not booked yet but will in the next few days and will be sure to use the Better Bidding PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links. Thanks!
thereuare Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way.Good luck, and thanks in advance 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
kmanley3 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Posted October 12, 2011 I"m back! So far I've booked (directly through the hotel) the Courtyard Marriott Soho. It was the best deal I could find so far and know for certain where I'd be staying. But it's still $365 per night....I see on Hotwire there is still a 4 star in SoHo/Fin Disctrict with: Fitness CenterRestaurantInternetBusiness Center. 85% Hotwire satisfaction level Currently $292. Only one room left so could be gone by the time I write this. I checked the hotel list and I see there are quite a few 4* in that area with those amenities. If I thought for a second it might really be the SoHo or Tribeca Grand or Smythe etc. I might go for it. But I'm worried I'll be much further south into the Fin district. I get the impression that in Oct the uber hip hotels don't need to sell on Hotwire and I'm going to end up in one of the more obsure Fin District hotels. Anyone have any idea if it can be narrowed down, particularily given the 85% rating? As always, thanks!Kate
thereuare Posted October 12, 2011 Report Posted October 12, 2011 I see on Hotwire there is still a 4 star in SoHo/Fin Disctrict with...Please use the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin all your bidding, searches and travel purchases.Please click this HOTWIRE link and reply to this thread, we'll then have a look at the Downtown offer above.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
kmanley3 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Posted October 12, 2011 Okay, I did that. I do go through the links here every time I access HOTWIRE.....Thanks!
kmanley3 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Posted October 12, 2011 It's okay though...the hotel is gone...there was only one room left. Thanks!
AaronJB Posted October 13, 2011 Report Posted October 13, 2011 Sorry to hear that the listing is no longer available. Are any other listings of interest showing? What are you looking for in particular in terms of hotels?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
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