PrimeTime81 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Posted September 26, 2011 Looking for a 4* Hotel in NYC for the weekend of 11/10th to 11/13th. Wouldnt think this is such a busy time in NY but the rates seem to indicate it is.Can't find any posts for the same weekend to see what winning bids have gone for. What price do you think I am looking at for this stay (per night) and what strategy would you suggest for getting the best possible rate?How big of a difference would you say there is between a 4* and a 3.5* in NY? I have heard the 3.5* hotels can be very small...
AaronJB Posted September 26, 2011 Report Posted September 26, 2011 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Properties at all star levels can be on the small or very small side, with examples like the Hudson (about 130sq ft; 3.5*/CPS) and Roosevelt (3.5*/MTE, about 150-180 sq ft), but there are many others, as NYC rooms overall are on the small/smaller side overall - even at the 4* level in a lot of cases. In terms of 3.5 vs. 4, it's difficult to offer a comparison, as opinions are going to vary and quality within star ratings may vary.What would be your desired budget per night for this stay? Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted September 27, 2011 Report Posted September 27, 2011 Please start by reading your messages.To give you a ballpark idea, i'm guessing at the moment a 4* will run about $240-$265/nite and a 3.5* approximately $225. If you let us know your maximum bid we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow, which starts low and gradually increases to your maximum.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
PrimeTime81 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for your response. I'm have gone up to $220 for four stars in in CPS, MW, TS, ME, MSG, ESB. Preferably, ME though and 4*. I'm willing to go as high as $250 for a 4* and $220 for a 3.5* (without CPS as I dont like the Hudson hotel)...
thereuare Posted October 5, 2011 Report Posted October 5, 2011 Please click this PRICELINE link and reply to this thread, we'll then continue the discussion above.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too!Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
PrimeTime81 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Posted October 5, 2011 Pressed the PRICELINE link but not sure what you want me to do there...I was hoping for a strategy so I could bid on the PRICELINE link.
thereuare Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 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* 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 and TS...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* MTE, MTW, ESB and TS...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...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, ESB and CPS...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...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, TS, CPS, ESB...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 $250Any 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
PrimeTime81 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks for your help. I will let you know if I had any luck...
PrimeTime81 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Posted October 8, 2011 I tried all and didnt have anything excepted up to $250.I changed the 4* final zones from $225 to $250 to MTE, MTW, HK, CPS
PrimeTime81 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Posted October 8, 2011 Ended up with Park Central New York (CPS) at $230 bid a night. Total came to $839 for the three nights. I looked at the hotel website and it looked pretty nice so I was excited except then I checked the room rates and it turned out $40 cheaper from buying directly from the hotels website. Damn Priceline! lol.
AaronJB Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 Sorry to hear that the result was a disappointment price-wise; if you can find the hotel more cheaply elsewhere, I'd definitely call/contact PRICELINE ASAP for their Best Price Guarantee.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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