Hotwire Hotel: 2* NYC Central Park Area Hotel

[jt086]

I am looking for 3*-4* in MTE, MTW, MSG, TS, Empire State area....really anywhere midtown, accessible. I stayed in February at W New York using Priceline for 98.00 a night which I know is a steal and am looking for some help on spending 100-130 a night as it is a rather long stay.

Any bidding help?

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

Unfortunately, this is probably one of the most difficult periods of the year in terms of hotels, given people coming in for holiday shopping vs Feb, which is traditionally the slowest period of the year. Unfortunately, based upon rates I'm seeing, you're probably looking at more in the $150-170 range for a 3*, and possibly moderately higher if hotels are not aggressively discounting because they're expecting holiday traffic walk-ins.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[thereuare]

This is one of the more expensive times of year and something will likely have to 'give'... either budget, star rating, location, etc.

What is the best deal you're able to find at an acceptable hotel thru conventional booking channels? Would staying outside of the city in an area easily commutable be an acceptable alternative? What about Downtown? Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?

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

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

[jt086]

To be honest, I'm not super picky about star rating. Location is more important. Basic amenities and nothing extremely bad of course, but somewhere around 150-160 a night would be awesome.

[thereuare]

At 3.5* and under in NYC the MTE zone has some properties which can be up to a 15 minute walk to the subway... would this be acceptable? Also, the CPS zone has the Hudson Hotel, which while centrally located, has notoriously small rooms (~150 sq.ft)... would this be acceptable?

Please confirm which of the following zones, at the 3* level, you'd be willing to accept:

CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, MSG, MTE, MTW, QB, TS

(i'm asusming that Downtown, UES, UWS are not acceptable since they are not really considered to be 'midtown')

If you use the search box on the top right corner of this page you'll be taken directly to the NYC region and can see the zones on a map if you'd like to verify which would work for your needs)

Let us know the zones and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

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

[jt086]

CPS would be acceptable as long as it was close to a subway. At the 3* level I would accept: ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, and TS.

[jt086]

I am looking to find a hotel midtown, soho, chelsea, empire state area, times square. Something around 150 would be great considering I've spent much less other times of year (I'm aware it's a busy period). I'm having no luck on Priceline. Any advice from anyone out there?

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

As you're aware that this is a busy time in NYC, what you paid for previous stays (during much slower time periods), is not really relevant to this stay.

At the 3* level you have ONE re-bid zone. 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 3* MTE, MTW, and TS...

Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS, ESB, MSG...

Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS, MTW, and TS...

Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTE, ESB, MSG...

Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTE, ESB, and TS...

Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS, MTW, MSG...

Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTE, MTW, and MSG...

Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS, ESB, TS...

Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTE, MTW, and TS and CPS...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTE, MTW, and TS and ESB...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* MTE, MTW, and TS and MSG...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* TS and CPS and ESB and MTE...

Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* TS and CPS and ESB and MSG...

Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* TS and CPS and ESB and MTE...

Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, and TS...

Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, and CPS...

Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* CPS, ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, and TS...

Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $160

Any 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.

[jt086]

2* NYC Central Park Area Hotel

Hotel for Nov 28 - Dec 3 for $112 amenities include:

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Any help indentifying this hotel please?

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread... if you ultimately use HOTWIRE, the thread will be moved to that section of the board when you click the "EDIT TO REPORT WIN" button.

The 2* Central Park property has not yet been reported to the board. Since this an extended stay you could see if this same property is offered for the first (or last) nite of your stay and then again for the balance. If so, you could purchase the solo nite in order to 'look behind the curtain'. If you're happy with the results purchase the remaining nites, if not, make alternate plans for the balance of your stay.

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

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[jt086]

Yikes, I did not mean to post them together like this. I'm sorry, I don't know how to delete them!

[AaronJB]

Please keep all posts regarding this stay within this thread. Thanks.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread... if you ultimately use HOTWIRE, the thread will be moved to that section of the board when you click the "EDIT TO REPORT WIN" button.

Yikes, I did not mean to post them together like this.

Please keep all posts regarding this stay within this thread.

[jt086]

Can I have some help identifying this hotel?

2* Chelsea/Madison Square Garden area hotel. 133.78 a night.

Amenities:

Complimentary Breakfast, High-Speed Internet Access

[thereuare]

Please click this HOTWIRE link and reply to this thread with prices in US Dollars and before taxes and fees (it's not clear if the price you're quoting above is in another currency or including taxes an fees, but HOTWIRE room rates always end in .00, not 78 cents)

Had you tried any of the bidding strategy 7-8 posts above this one?

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

[jt086]

Yes, I have and will keep trying bidding strategies.

Sorry, hotwire in my browser put the amount in Canadian.

The rate for the above hotel. is USD 121 a night. Any idea which hotel this is?

[AaronJB]

My guess for the 2* Chelsea would be the Best Western Convention Center.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[jt086]

Ended up not using HOTWIRE or PRICELINE and booked Hotel 91 from another site.

[thereuare]

Thank you for closing this thread with your decision.

Please remember to follow-up your threads with whatever you end up doing for the stay, even if you choose to book direct, cancel your trip, etc.

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