Priceline Hotel: 4* Jersey City 05/21-05/24 - help appreciated

[hooey]

Hello,

Since my wife and I are traveling on a limited budget (max $120 per night, excluding tax), and us wanting to get to Manhattan easily. I'm trying to get one of the nice Path connected hotels in Jersey City (The Westin Jersey City / Hyatt Regency Jersey City) for the dates of 05/21-05/24.

Could anybody give me some pointers on the rebidding zones for Jersey City?

I tried a bid of $90 today - was rejected.

Thanks in advance,

Cheers

[thereuare]

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[hooey]

I clicked on the links. please help me with the jersey city rebidding zones. thanks guys

[thereuare]

You need to know how to check your re-bid zones on your own as they should be checked before starting every bidding cycle.

If you've already read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and are still confused, try the following...

1) Use the PRICELINE search box on the upper right of this page, enter 'Jersey City, NJ' and your dates, and click "GO".

2) List each zone that is offered in this region.

3) Next to each zone list the highest star rating offered in the zone. The way to determine the highest star rating offered in the zone is by selecting the first zone i the list, then scrolling down to see the highest star rating selectable (ie- not greyed out). NEXT UNcheck the selected zone, place a checkmark in the next zone, and repeat the process for each zone in the region. Each time you take note of the highest star rating in the zone, make sure that only ONE zone is selected above.

4) post your findings and we'll take it from there

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[hooey]

thanks for the pointers. i identified the following rebid zones (including highest star ratings):

2.Meadowlands - Rutherford = 3½-Star Upscale-Plus

3.Newark = 3-Star Upscale

4.Newark Airport (EWR) - Elizabeth = 3½-Star Upscale-Plus

5.Secaucus - North Bergen = 3½-Star Upscale-Plus

6.Short Hills - Summit = 3½-Star Upscale-Plus

7.West Orange = 3-Star Upscale

conclusion: only Zone 1 Jersey City(where my desired hotels are) has the 4 Star Deluxe Rating, which makes all the other 6 zones rebid zones! please correct me if i made a mistake.

thanks again for your help.

[thereuare]

Yes, you have it correct! :) (but always double check just before bidding to make sure that nothing has changed)

At current rates your $120 maximum bid may be tough, but to give it a try using your SIX re-bid zones:

Select 4* Jersey City...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...

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

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[hooey]

I bid up to $125 using the rebid zones. unfortunately got rejected each time. maybe i am luckier tomorrow. :-)

[thereuare]

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[hooey]

Bid up to $165. Keep getting rejected.I think we unfortunately hit an expensive period in may. If you have any ideas or suggestions lemme know. Thanks guys.

[AaronJB]

Would the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor be of interest?

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[hooey]

Very interesting. what price is possible?

[thereuare]

Very interesting. what price is possible?

Approximately $145-$155

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[Klondike]

I just booked there for $133 for the weekend just before this.

Be aware though that there are not the usual freebies included like parking, breakfast and internet. They all appear to cost extra.

[hooey]

thanks guys. i am actually planning on using some of my PC points instead. i bid up to $200 for the 4 star jersey city category and still was rejected. priceline is great, but sometimes the prices just don't match. :-(

[hooey]

just checked award night availability which is unfortunately suboptimal.

looked into hotwire. very interesting. hotwire has a "Hoboken - Jersey City - North Bergen area hotel" - 4* hotel for $156 for my dates.

the amenities are: Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access

Recommended: In 90% of Hotwire customer reviews.

any idea which hotel that could be?

[thereuare]

looked into hotwire.

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The above is likely a match for the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor.

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