samwong Posted April 14, 2012 Report Posted April 14, 2012 Please assist with bidding strategy for a 4 star and my maxImum bid would be $170/- per night. I saw a win for Affinia Manhattan at $135/- for around the same dates but as I understand some 3-star hotels may be rather small and quite a distance to the subway. Thanks in advance.
thereuare Posted April 14, 2012 Report Posted April 14, 2012 Before suggesting a strategy for the above, is there a reason you're not including MTW and/or TS in your bidding? Most users also find these zones to be convenient and well located, but sure if these don't work for your specific plans or if there are hotel(s) in these zones that you're trying to avoid. Let us know if you want to include either/both of these other zones OR stick with the four you've mentioned, and we'll advise accordingly.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
samwong Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Posted April 14, 2012 I am open to both MTW and TS though my concern would be TS being too touristy to stay as i much prefer to be further from the TS hotspots. Also I should add that being near to a subway would be ideal for our transportation needs. Thanks.
thereuare Posted April 15, 2012 Report Posted April 15, 2012 I am open to both MTW and TS though my concern would be TS being too touristy to stay as i much prefer to be further from the TS hotspots.From the above i'm not sure if we should include TS in a bidding strategy or not. Most of the hotels in this zone are not exactly at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue (and even then there is usually an entrance on one of the cross streets which makes it a little easier to enter/exit the hotel), but ultimately it's your stay and you know best which zone(s) would work for your needs.Let us know adn we'll advise accordingly.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
samwong Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Posted April 15, 2012 Thanks for your update. I would prefer exclude TS out of the bidding strategy .
thereuare Posted April 15, 2012 Report Posted April 15, 2012 At the 4* level in NYC 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* ESB, MTE, UWS...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 close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTW and CPS...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 close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, MTE, UWS, MTW...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, MTE, UWS, CPS...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, MTE, CPS, UWS, MTW...Bid $153, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170Any questions feel free to ask.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
samwong Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Posted April 27, 2012 Unsuccessful bids up to $180.00. Should I be lowering down to 3.5 stars as I see Affinia Manhattan being won around $135.00. Appreciate any assistance. Thamks
thereuare Posted April 27, 2012 Report Posted April 27, 2012 Whether to drop your star rating now depends upon how quickly you want to get this done and/or your needs for this trip... it's still 2 months before your stay so it may be a little early to lower your star rating if you really want a 4* hotel for this trip. The length of your stay may also be part of the issue as i do think you can get a 4* hotel for the weekend dates (6/29-7/2) for less than you have already bid, then try to pick up a different hotel for the beginning nites of your stay... but not sure if SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID is an option or not.Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there.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
samwong Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Posted May 7, 2012 Bidded up to $195 using the Bonus cash reward but no success. Am getting worried now. Splitting my stay is not ideal for us, and should I:1) stick with strategy a bit longer2) add financial district 3) lower star level - try to get affinia manhattanAppreciate your advice and patience.
thereuare Posted May 7, 2012 Report Posted May 7, 2012 In reviewing what you've already done i noticed that you have not included Times Square in your bidding... is there a reason you're intentionally not including this zone in your bidding?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. (and please click each of these links before replying)Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
samwong Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Posted May 8, 2012 TS was intentionlly left out as we felt it was too touristy. However, we would now have to revisit our options and now include this zone. And yes, I did click the PRICELINE link at the top of the page when I bidded. Tks again.
thereuare Posted May 8, 2012 Report Posted May 8, 2012 So if repeating the previous 4* strategy but including TS, what is your maximum bid?For all zones bid i think you may need to be ~$190-$215 for a 4* in this area.Let us know what you'd like to use as your maximum bid and we'll advise accordingly.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
samwong Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Posted May 8, 2012 My max bid will be $190 tops as rates are crazy this year! What if I include soho as I have seen some good wins at sherton tribeca? Is it near the subway? Or alternatively drop to a 3.5 star? Am also tempted to use Hotwire if all else fails. Definitely using yr PRICELINE link. Thanks a trillion again!
thereuare Posted May 8, 2012 Report Posted May 8, 2012 The Sheraton Tribeca is near a few different subway lines/stations.What did you want to try first:previous bid zones up to $190, then add Soho if rejectedprevious bid zones and Soho up to $190 (looking for the least expensive of these acceptable zonesbid the 3.5* levelLet us know your thoughts and we'll advise accordingly.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
samwong Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Posted May 9, 2012 I will go along with your recommendation of the 3 strategies. Tks
thereuare Posted May 9, 2012 Report Posted May 9, 2012 The question was more so based upon your preferences, which you wanted to try first.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
samwong Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Posted May 9, 2012 Okay, i would want to try all previous bid zones and Soho up to $190/-. And if this doesn't work out, then bid the 3.5 star. Thank you for your patience :)
thereuare Posted May 9, 2012 Report Posted May 9, 2012 I would bid as follows:Select 4* MTW and MTE and UWS...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB and CPS and Soho...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB and MTE and UWS...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $138, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTW and CPS and Soho...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $138, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, MTE, UWS, MTW, Soho...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, MTE, UWS, CPS...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* ESB, MTE, CPS, UWS, MTW, Soho...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $153, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165If the above is rejected, HOTWIRE is currently offering a 4* hotel in the Central Park zone for $165 with:Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed InternetBest guess is that this is the Empire Hotel and you can purchase this thru HOTWIREPlease use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes or if you have any questions regarding the above. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
samwong Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Posted May 21, 2012 Won The Empire at $143/- total $1001+178.29+41.72=$1221.01 Was asked to top up $40/- when I bidded $130/- for ESB, MTE and UWS. Ignored and persevered to $143.00 (using $30 bonus reward) and got The Empire. Very pleased as we have stayed there in 2010 (won at $120 then). Used the PRICELINE link. Thanks a trillion. Now have to wing my vancouver and Seattle stays.:)
thereuare Posted May 21, 2012 Report Posted May 21, 2012 Congratulations on your success! Glad to see you're pleased with the results and looking forward to your NYC trip.Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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