Priceline Hotel: 3* New York City (Empire State Building) Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

[elcorto]

Can anyone please help me identify the following:

1- 4* Central Park area hotel for $232.00

Boutique Hotel, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), High-Speed Internet Access

85% of Hotwire reviews recommend

2- 4* Times Square - Theatre District area hotel for $239.00

Suite, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access

95% of Hotwire reviews recommend

4.5 Trip Advisor rating

Which one will you recommend?

Thanks a lot

[AaronJB]

Please provide a follow-up for your prior Anaheim Priceline thread (post what you decided for that stay within that thread, then reply to this thread.)

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[elcorto]

Done

[thereuare]

The Central Park property is a match for the Empire Hotel while the Times Square property is a match for the Doubletree, so these would be my best guess for each.

These are very different hotels with different personalities... if you like boutique-y hotels, small rooms, and a 'trendy' atmosphere then the Empire Hotel is a good fit; the Doubletree is more 'standard hotel' but is an all-suite property (the extra space is welcomed) in the middle of the tourist area. The Doubleree has better access to multiple subway lines and gets great reviews, and of the two i would probably lean towards this one, but for somebody who is looking for 'velvet-rope-trendy' the Empire i wouldn't have any problem recommending the Empire (it just wouldn't be my choice/style)

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[elcorto]

Thanks a lot and for sure I will use the links on the board. As I have some time ahead, I'm thinking on trying on PRICELINE before going to HOTWIRE.

I'll post my results.

[elcorto]

As stated before, I will try Priceline but haven't tried yet.

As soon as I have any update I'll post it.

[elcorto]

I need help with bidding strategy for 4* hotel in NY. I will be staying from May 2nd to May 6th.

I'm willing to stay in: Central Park South, Chelsea, Empire State Building, Midtown East, Midtown West, Soho & Times Square.

I have tried using the SEVEN re-bid zones: started at $170 and finished at $215 with no success.

Any suggestions?

Many thanks

[BrahmaBull]

I'm in a similar boat. Plan on going May 3-6. I haven't gone as high as $215, so I am a little more discouraged!

I might lower my star rating soon. . .

[AaronJB]

Rates for these dates are unfortunately high and appear to have gone up within the last few weeks. What would be your desired budget per night?

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[elcorto]

My desired budget was under $200 but I'm thinking on going up to $230-250...

Any suggestions?

[thereuare]

Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID and/or staying outside of the city (but easy commute in) an option?

You could get a nice 4* hotel in Jersey City/Hoboken for ~$165-$185 for the first 2 nites of your stay, then a 4* hotel in Manhattan for ~$200/nite for the last 2 nites of your stay.

Thoughts?

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[elcorto]

I prefer staying in Manhattan and not splitting. I would rather go for a lower star rating.

Any advice on bidding for 3.5* and 3* hotels, same zones: Central Park South, Chelsea, Empire State Building, Midtown East, Midtown West & Times Square

[elcorto]

Can anyone please help me identify the following:

1- 3.5* Chelsea - Madison Square Garden area hotel for $275.00

Free Internet

Boutique Hotel

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

High-Speed Internet Access

90% of Hotwire reviews recommend

Thanks a lot

[AaronJB]

My guess would be the Flatiron Hotel Toshi with a slightly different amenity set than what's been seen.

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[elcorto]

Still looking for hotels.

Can anyone please help me identify the following:

1- 2* Central Park area hotel for $162.00

Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5 TripAdvisor rate

Thanks a lot

[thereuare]

This property has not yet been reported to the board... bud i'd be very cautious of a 2* rated hotel in this zone.

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[elcorto]

Quick update:

After trying a couple of times, end up winning a 3* hotel. I won Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue for $190 per night.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Hope you're pleased with the deal you received at this property during this very busy (and expensive) time of year.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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Enjoy your stay.