Priceline Hotel: Hell's Kitchen NY hotels

[paca52]

What is known about the 2 star hotels offered in HK? Would the Skyline be on the list?

[AaronJB]

There are very few (a handful at most) hotels in general in this zone, and the only one that is known/has been reported to the board is the Ink48 at the 4* level. the Skyline is a 2* on the retail side of the service, so if it is participating on the bidding side (not known yet whether it is), it would be a possibility.

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[paca52]

thank you Aaron

I will be bidding for a friend. She and her husband have been to NYC many times and are not looking for a luxury hotel. The are interested in the Clinton area, so I thought HK would be the closest. Travel dates are 10/20/11 - 10/31/11. They considered airbnb but want daily clean fresh linens and a large comfortable bed. She has booked a Red Roof for $200 a night. I was hoping to do better for them. Any suggestions?

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[thereuare]

At the 2* level in NYC i would sooner go with a 'known' retail purchase then bidding on PRICELINE as quality in NYC can vary greatly at the lower star levels. As well, note that with notoriously small rooms, a 'large bed' in NYC is far from guaranteed at any star level. If you're still interested in bidding i would sooner set a minimum star rating of 3*, and if looking for a 'deal', consider other areas outside of HK, as there just aren't too many hotels in this area (so lack of competition may results in less of a discount)

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Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.

[paca52]

At the 2* level in NYC i would sooner go with a 'known' retail purchase then bidding on PRICELINE as quality in NYC can vary greatly at the lower star levels. As well, note that with notoriously small rooms, a 'large bed' in NYC is far from guaranteed at any star level. If you're still interested in bidding i would sooner set a minimum star rating of 3*, and if looking for a 'deal', consider other areas outside of HK, as there just aren't too many hotels in this area (so lack of competition may results in less of a discount)

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

Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.

[paca52]

Thanks I'll let you know if they want to proceed with a 3*. What is the likelihood of getting a 3* in Midtown West for under $200 "out the door?"

[thereuare]

What is the likelihood of getting a 3* in Midtown West for under $200 "out the door?"

At the moment, based upon current rates, fairly low. A rate of $200 all-in is only about a $165 bid price, and that is typically not enough for this time of year, especially for a 10 nite stay.

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

[paca52]

thanks a lot for all your helpful information.