MattFlores Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 Looking to travel for 4/5 days to NYC, have never been there before. Don't really have a preference where we stay, so long as there is adequate access to the public transit system. Will be flying into there from Chicago. Looking to keep the hotel cost down and spending more money and time enjoying the city, just don't want to stay at a terrible / unsafe place. Hope you all can provide some guidance and estimates. Thanks!
MattFlores Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Posted March 7, 2012 Also, my travel dates are very flexible, so if anyone can tell me if there is a more cost effective time to go that would be great too!
AaronJB Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)The NYC zones are fairly large and there is no guarantee that the hotel may be *right* by transit. What would be your desired budget per night? This does get into the busier late Spring season so rates will unfortunately be on the high side.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 Also, my travel dates are very flexible, so if anyone can tell me if there is a more cost effective time to go that would be great too!This is going to be 'high' season for NYC, but while expensive, the weather is usually quite nice... if you're looking for the most affordable time to visit the summer or winter months are usually cheapest, but summer can be hot and humid whereas winter can get be unpleasantly cold (although this year was an extremely mild winter)Not sure if you could delay your trip 6 weeks or so, but that would likely make things somewhat less expensive. Is this a possibility? What is your target star rating and expected budget (per nite before taxes and fees)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
MattFlores Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Posted March 8, 2012 I'd like to be there June 8/9 for a concert actually come to find out. As far as my expectations I would like to spend around 400 for the hotel. My only want in a hotel is somewhere with a 24 hour desk. I was hoping you guys could advise about how many nights I can realistically stay for that approx. amountThanks again all!
thereuare Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 What is your minimum star rating? Is a 15 minute walk to the subway 'close' enough?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
MattFlores Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Posted March 8, 2012 My minimum star rating would be around a 2 and 15 min is about the max for a walk that would be acceptable I suppose. Thanks again!
thereuare Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 We don't typically see much bidding at the 2* level in NYC as we tend to discourage it... there may be some 2* hotels that meet your needs, but there may be some which do not, and with PRICELINE / HOTWIRE you can't choose which type you will get ;)You might be able to get something as low as $100 (if you include non-midtown zones in your bidding, such as UES, UWS, and Downtown), but it could easily take up to $140-$150 too. If you let us know which zones (by PRICELINE name) you're willing to accept and your maximum bid at a given star level, we can suggest a strategy for you to follow and you can loop thru the possible dates you could make the 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
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