Priceline Hotel: New York - Dec 19 - Dec 21 2011

[nailbitingstudent]

I am going to New York for my first time from Dec 19th - Dec 21st. I know how to properly use Priceline, but I wanted some advice on a good location. I am looking to be convenient walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and clubs, hopefully in the city core. I also want to be in a safe area. I am willing to pay $150 per night and would prefer a 4* hotel. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

While Times Square is arguably the most popular location, it's also commonly the most expensive zone and the most busy/hectic. I particularly enjoy Midtown East, which has a nice mix of restaurants, some shopping and convenience (although it's worth noting that a few of the 3.5* properties in MTE are rather far East in MTE and are a bit of a trek to . I've also enjoyed the Empire State Building area. Other popular areas are Midtown West and Central Park South (although the 3.5* Hudson in CPS has particularly small rooms, even by NYC standards.) MSG-Convention and Chelsea are also nice area, although MTW and MTE and TS are really the core/primary Midtown zones. Are you looking to pay $150 "all-in" (with taxes/fees included) or would your max be $150 + taxes/fees?

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

[thereuare]

The 'core' areas are typically: MTE, MTW, CPS, TS and ESB.

In terms of nightlife, i'd also consider Chelsea and/or Soho-Tribeca... although these last two zones will likely take you a bit away from the 'core', especially Soho-Tribeca, and therefore might not as convenient for your non-evening activities.

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

Let us know what how it goes, OR if you'd like help with a bidding strategy, let us know which zone(s) you decide upon and we'll advise accordingly.