Little Roberto Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hello,I am invited to a wedding in Jersey City on Dec 17.There is a block of rooms at the Westin for $199However, after looking at the site for the last few weeks, I see that the hotel, and other 4* hotels are coming in at a much more cost effective rate.the plan is to go into NYC for a few days after the wedding to grab some pizza, and check out the lights at 30 Rock, etc.I'd really like to stay at the westin, however, I'd be willing to stay at any of the other 4* hotels if the price was right.I'm also not entirely against paying the cancellation fee if we don't get the westin.I'm looking forward to using the Links provided to help the forum.and i'll re-bid, etc by always coming back to the betterbidding links.Any suggestions/strategies would be appreciated.Thank you. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)What would be your desired budget for the night for this stay?Additionally, in terms of using PRICELINE or HOTWIRE, there is no way to cancel in terms of paying a fee, etc.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
Little Roberto Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I would like to beat the $199 block rate.I see the $130 to $150 range, and would love to score something like that.I realize it's a Saturday right before xmas, but even a $25 dollar savings would be worth it.I am going to the wedding regardless, and worst case is $199.so that would be my cap. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 On HOTWIRE, there's a 4* in the Hoboken-Jersey City zone w/business, internet, and tennis for $121. If you click "see details" to go to the detail page and then scroll down, there is a 4.5/5 tripadvisor rating (4.5/5 circles shaded). This listing has not yet been ID'd/reported to the board, but my guess is that this *may* be the W Hoboken with a somewhat different amenity set than previously seen.I would recommend starting bidding for a 4* in this zone for $90 and working higher by $5's using re-bidding. Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
thereuare Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm looking forward to using the Links provided to help the forum.and i'll re-bid, etc by always coming back to the betterbidding links.Thanks, and please use for your searches too! :)To expand upon the Aaron's suggestion above, at the 4* level in this area 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* Hoboken-Jersey City...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120Any 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 Link to comment
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