Rachcu13 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Posted January 13, 2012 I want to take my girlfriend to NYC, she's never been. This date range is what I'm looking at, due to conflicts with work.Start now? I'd really like to be under $700 for 5 nights, but realize that's a tall order. I've read some interesting things about the Cosmopolitan hotel, and they are advertising $115 for these dates per night. Seems pretty decent. I've used priceline before, but never for NYC. I'd like to go in with a plan! Any advice? Go Yankees!
thereuare Posted January 14, 2012 Report Posted January 14, 2012 Are you referring to the Cosmopolitan hotel in Tribeca? If you thin it will be difficult to get a hotel in NYC for under $700, and you would like the Cosmo and it is available for $115/nite, why not just go with that? What else is it that you'd be looking for?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
Rachcu13 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Posted January 14, 2012 I like the location of the hotel, and it seems pretty good, but I've also been reading some bad reviews. Doing too much research can also be a bad thing because people can find negative things to say about anything - but I guess I'd use that as a backup option. I'd like to spend less than $700 if at all possible. I'm also considering going July 11-16 instead, so this would be a Weds-Monday. I'm flexible on where we stay, price and access to subway is really all I'm concerned about. I've been to Manhattan several times and know my way around pretty well. I'd love to stay at a super luxurious place, but it's just not in my budget right now. :)Thanks for your response.
thereuare Posted January 15, 2012 Report Posted January 15, 2012 When will your dates be firm... or are either set of dates acceptable?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
Rachcu13 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Report Posted January 15, 2012 When will your dates be firm... or are either set of dates acceptable?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Either of those dates would be acceptable, why would it matter it's just 1 day off? Those dates are firm, that is when I have a week off.
Rachcu13 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Report Posted January 15, 2012 Hi - Also I wanted to add, since I have so much time I'd like to develop some sort of strategy for bidding and see if I have any luck. I can try a few days a week or whatever and see if anything sticks. Staying under $700 for 5 nights is basically my goal, lower if possible. I'd like a 4* or 3.5* property, maybe even 3* in a decent location. After reviewing the locations for bidding, I'd be fine with any of these:Central Park SouthChelseaEmpire State AreaHell's KitchenLower East SideMadison Square GardenMidtown East - WestTimes SquareSoho-TribecaI went ahead and made a fully refundable reservation at the Cosmopolitan hotel in Tribeca, for a little over $700 as my last resort. I've seen some negative reviews regarding noise and construction, so not sure if that will be cleared up by July 2012. This is for my girlfriends birthday, so I just want to do it right and make her love NYC as much as I do.Thanks in advance!
thereuare Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 ...why would it matter it's just 1 day off?Because rates are date specific... what if the last nite is $500/nite, that would likely raise the amount needed to win the complete stay; what if the rate the last nite is $100, that would likely bring down the amount need to win the complete stay (and accordingly should you include/exclude the 'extra' nite). As well, if your dates aren't firm and you're not ready to bid at this point in time, then rates can change between now and the time you you bid, and bidding strategies should be based upon current rate.Staying under $700 for 5 nights is basically my goal, lower if possible. I'd like a 4* or 3.5* property, maybe even 3* in a decent location.This comes to about $120/nite bid amount before taxes and fees. Did you want to first try for a 4* hotel up to your maximum bid in all your acceptable zones, then if rejected try for a 3.5* OR is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this stay?Let us know the approach you'd like to take 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Rachcu13 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Posted January 16, 2012 Answering Dates Question: 5 nights preferred, but 4 nights would work. 1-2 days earlier/later we are flexible around the 12-17, whatever is the best deal. I'd prefer to be in NY the 13-14 so we can go to the Yankees game :) Strategy Question: I'd love to get a 4* so I'd like to try for that first. I'd even do downtown zone as well for 4* because I was researching some of the hotels down there yesterday, and those would be just fine. I'd even go up to $130ish per night if I could get a 4* hotel. If that doesn't work, we retry some other options. I'd love to stay at Ink48, but the lowest rate I can find is $200+tax online for this property. Thanks for the help and the advice!
thereuare Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 Let's take one step at a time...I'd even do downtown zone as well for 4*...At the 4* level, which zones (by PRICELINE name) are you willing to accept? Did you only want to include the previous zones first, then if rejected include whichever downtown zones you're now willing to accept, or the least expensive 4* or better in any of your acceptable zones is your goal for this trip?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
Rachcu13 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Posted January 16, 2012 I'd do 4* at any of these zones.Central Park SouthChelseaEmpire State AreaHell's KitchenLower East SideMadison Square GardenMidtown EastMidtown WestTimes SquareSoho-TribecaDowntown-Wall Street
thereuare Posted January 17, 2012 Report Posted January 17, 2012 I'd do 4* at any of these zones.Central Park SouthChelseaEmpire State AreaHell's KitchenLower East SideMadison Square GardenMidtown EastMidtown WestTimes SquareSoho-TribecaDowntown-Wall StreetCurrently only the above zones offer 4* bidding.At the 4* level you have SEVEN 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* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, MTE, MTW, TS, Soho, DT...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 $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140The strategy above goes up to $140 as i think i don't think you have too much of a shot below $130, but you can stop at whatever level you'd like. Any questions feel free to ask.If the above is rejected we'll revise to try the 3.5* level or whatever you'd like to try next.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes.Any questions feel free to Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Rachcu13 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Posted January 17, 2012 I noticed you suggest adding all 4*s at the beginning instead of 1 by 1. Is there an advantage to this? I think when I've tried priceline before, I've added them one at a time, and then gone up slightly in price while adding another option. Totally wrong?
thereuare Posted January 17, 2012 Report Posted January 17, 2012 The bidding will go quicker and as you're able to reach your maximum bid (and beyond, as indicated) without needing to go thru the opening/closing of the browser process. Also, although i think the risk is very low (since i think under $130 is likely a stretch) bidding as per above ensures that you don't overbid in one zone when a lower amount may have been accepted in another nearby zone.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
Rachcu13 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Posted March 9, 2012 This trip was cancelled, so I never bid anything or won anything.
thereuare Posted March 9, 2012 Report Posted March 9, 2012 Thank you for closing this thread.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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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