Priceline Hotel: NYC in Nov 17-20 2005

[richmort]

I am looking for help in getting 3 rooms in NYC Nov 17-20. I bid $145 for 4* (MTE & MTE) rejected. The I bid $155 for 4* (MTE & MTW) also rejected. I saw people were getting 4* in ths region for $145 to $150. Am I bidding to early. What do you suggest. I am in no great hurry to get the room. By the way I love this site. Great info for priceline bidders.

Richmort

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

It is probably just early, although this is on the 'cusp' of when rates start to firm up a bit (it's usually after Thanksgiving, but getting earlier and earlier each year).

However, i think you should have a bit more of a bidding 'strategy'.

What is your maximum bid at this time? Are MTE and MTW the only two zones that you're willing to accept (why not UM/CPS?)

Let us know and we'll suggest a gameplan for you to follow.

[richmort]

Maximum price I would like to pay is in the low $200's but would prefer to pay less of course. Not agaist UM/CPS but we would prefer a shorter walk to times square and theater district. With plenty of time I thought before we are going I thought I could add UM/CPS latter.

Thanks for your help.

[richmort]

Ignore the poor grammer on my last post but I think you get the idea.

[thereuare]

I do understand.... so are you not ready/willing to add the UM/CPS zone now?

Are you willing to go as high as $200 now?

[richmort]

I could be willing to add the UM/CPS zone and pay $200 per night. But I thought with plenty of time I could bid in increments, get the zone I would prefer and maybe pay less. Is this a bad strategy.

richmort

[thereuare]

It's not a bad strategy, but i would give yourself a timeline as to when you will increase your bid and when you will add other zones.

If you don't have a back-up i recommend the Beekman Tower which has 1BR suites for $215/nite. This rate is cancellable up to 72 hours before check-in date and the reviews are great. (please use the link above if you do book it)