dirtmagirt Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Will be in NYC for six nights in September. I know it's early, but have heard of other members getting good deals when bidding well in advance.We would like to stay in TS or MTE, in a 4* hotel. Our budget is $1,000 for six nights - approximately 170/night after tax.Any help is appreciated.Thank you.
thereuare Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!Please start by reading your messages.At the moment i think your budget is going to be tough for this complete stay, but you can try as follows: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* MTE and TS...Bid $110, 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 $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150Assuming the above is rejected, i do think you might be able to win part of your stay at ~$150, is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option? Is this something you would want to do this far ahead of your stay OR would you want to hold out for your complete stay within your budget?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how the bidding goes and/or your thoughts on SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
dirtmagirt Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks for the thorough response.I have tried this strategy on two separate occasions now, both unsuccessful.We are open to splitting the bid. We have a packed schedule (US Open Tennis), and Friday is likely the only day we would be able to shuffle hotels. Tuesday thru Thursday night at one hotel, and Friday thru Sunday night at another? If we can't stay around town, is there a place where we can leave our bags for the day, and then check in to the second hotel at night?Thanks again.
AaronJB Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 Most hotels will definitely be able to check your bags in earlier in the day before you check-in later if you do want to switch properties mid-stay.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 If you want to try SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID you can simply follow the strategy above for 9/4-9/7, then again for 9/7-9/10.You probably have a shot at the weekend nites of 9/7-9/10, but your budget will likely be too low for a 4* hotel in one of these two zones the first half of your trip, 9/4-9/7.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
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