patscamp Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 Good evening, I'm looking for a hotel in New York for the data 10/9-10/16/11.I'm pretty much open to anywhere in Manhattan, but I'm trying to keep budget per night to $150 or less. As I've never used Priceline before, I'm not sure on proper strategies for bidding. As for rating, I'd prefer 3* or 3.5* but it seems 2.5* might be more realistic with my budget. Thanks for your tips.
thereuare Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!I'm guessing your budget is likely going to be be tough for these dates... even at the 2.5* level (and we often don't recommend PRICELINE in NYC at 2.5* and under as the quality at the budget properties can vary so much... you could get a diamond in the rough which works well for your plans... or you could get something which you regret returning to at the end of each day)With the above noted, if you still want to move forward, which star rating do you do want to try for first? Are you ok with a very small room (like that of the Hudson Hotel) or if you were land a hotel which was a 15 minute walk to the subway? Also, UES and UWS can go pretty far north, and these are typically that convenient for the average user, are these acceptable?Let us know the info above and we'll take it from there.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
patscamp Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Posted October 4, 2011 2.5* is fine as I wont be there most of the day anyways. Subway distance is not a big issue as well.
patscamp Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Posted October 4, 2011 Good evening,I'm trying to see if I can catch a 4* for under $150 in Jersey. Would it be reasonable? At what price should I start bidding?
thereuare Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread... if you ultimately stay in NJ we'll move the entire thread to that section of the board.What do you want to try first?If NYC:What about UES and UWS which each go fairly far north?To avoid any confusion, please go to PRICELINE and list the zones, by PRICELINE name, that you're willing to accept, we'll then suggest a strategy for you to follow.If Hoboken:I think $150 will probably fall a little short for a 4* hotel for these dates. But you can certainly try... let us know if you want to try Hoboken or NYC first, and if trying up to the $150 mark before trying for the other location, and we'll suggest a strategy to follow.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
patscamp Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Posted October 4, 2011 I'll try Jersey first for 4*. I want to try to keep maximum at 160.
thereuare Posted October 5, 2011 Report Posted October 5, 2011 At the 4* level 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 $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, 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 add re-bid zone...Bid $160Any 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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