Priceline Hotel: Advice Needed for NYC 05/03 - 05/06

[BrahmaBull]

Hello,

Pretty experienced priceliner with past success. One nighters and weeklong bids have treated me well.

This is my first try at a 3 night stay. Checking in on a Thursday, out on a Sunday.

I have bid all over Manhattan using several different areas/rebid zones/etc.

Have only done 4* and have gone up to ~$160.

My main question is about doing a split. Am I more likely to get a better deal for a one night stay on the Thurs, Fri, or Sat? I'm assuming Thursday...

Any other guidance would be appreciated!

[thereuare]

All things being equal the Saturday would more often then not be cheaper, however, this is a very expensive time of year in NYC and $160 may not be enough for a 4* hotel for either nite.

Exactly which zone(s) are you bidding? What is your maximum bid?

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[BrahmaBull]

The Saturday? Really? A little surprised.

I'm open to anything in Manhattan with a 4*. I'm pretty sure I have tried every zone.

[thereuare]

Midweek nites have both tourists and business travelers... weekend nites mostly only tourists so it's a little less busy (especially Downtown)

How do you want to proceed?

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[BrahmaBull]

I really don't need specific bidding strategy help, I need to know if its beneficial to split it thurs-fri and then do the Saturday solo...

[thereuare]

If you've already tried up to your limit for a 4* hotel for the complete stay, why not repeat for 5/4-5/6 and if accepted try for the solo nite of 5/3.... if 5/4-5/6 is rejected, repeat the process for 5/3-/5/5.

My guess is that at the moment $160 isn't enough for a 4* hotel regardless of how you split the dates, but you can try as you have nothing to lose. I would try to get at least 2 nites together before purchasing the solo nite.

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[BrahmaBull]

If Saturday's are cheaper, wouldn't I be better off trying to split it so that the Saturday is the single night?

[thereuare]

At current prices you'll be lucky to get either two nites together at $160 or better so it wont likely make any different if you bid 5/3-5/5 first or if you bid 5/4-5/6 first... the real objective is to first get any two nites accepted within your budget.

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Thanks.

[BrahmaBull]

Thanks for the guidance. Still trying daily. What do you think about waiting until the week of my trip?

[thereuare]

What where the last bids you made? (star rating, bid amounts, zones and dates)

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[BrahmaBull]

Yes, daily. :) (sorry, originally responded to your question "have you bid this past week"

[AaronJB]

What were the last bids you made in terms of star rating/zone/price?

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[BrahmaBull]

I have tried every zone with a 4* in Manhattan, up to $175.

I have tried many 3-3.5* zones up to $140.

[JJYL]

It seems that there are a ton of posts regarding NYC travel in May-June.

As I am also seeking accommodations in this time frame, if you guys could post your results for both successful and failed bids, it would really be helpful.

Oh, and also zones.

Thanks in advance!

[thereuare]

BrahmaBull,

Difficult to know which zones you are/aren't willing to accept, but generally speaking, i think you're currently looking at ~$200 for a 3*/3.5*... $225-$250 for a 4*.

What looks like the W Hoboken is available for $185/nite for your weekend dates... it's not in Manhattan, but easy PATH access, a great hotel and the price is right (relatively speaking)

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JJYL,

If you'd like help with, or to post your own failed/winning bids, please start a NEW TOPIC... this way you'll have a place to provide the same information that you're asking others to post ;)

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Thanks.

[BrahmaBull]

Thanks for all the help. I was able to get a room in Manhattan through a friend for $159/night. 3* per this site, not bad!

Good luck all.

[thereuare]

Thanks for closing this thread with your decision.

Enjoy your stay.