Hotwire Hotel: NYC 5/22-24

[maddb218]

Hi there,

I'm new to the forum and have never used Hotwire before. I have mixed experiences with PL. However we have a party of 4 and I kept hearing that Hotwire is a better choice. Can anyone please clarify this information for me?

If I'm going the Hotwire route, I would like to land a 4* room, preferably somewhere near midtown, but I can stay anywhere else as long as it's in Manhattan. My budget right now is 250, but I guess I can stretch it to 300 if I must.

Does it sound feasible for the date of my travel?

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

The issue with PRICELINE is that it only guarantees one bed/double occupancy. One can request two beds with the hotel, but the hotel could say no or charge more. Some areas (Orlando) are fairly easy when it comes to requesting two beds. However, in NYC, rooms (even at the 3.5/4* levels) can be small enough that a rollaway would not fit. Many hotels have far more in the way of single bed rooms and if they do have double bed rooms, they often go at a premium.

HOTWIRE is a better choice as one can indicate the amount of people in the party and ensure bedding for the party indicated. That is commonly two beds, but could be 1 + sofabed or other combo.

Are you a party of 2adults/2children, or 4 adults?

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[maddb218]

Thank you for your prompt response. I certainly have been using your link to bid/book on PRICELINE and HOTWIRE.

I decided to search for 2a/2c even though the other 2 are pushing 18-19. I'm hoping not to run into any trouble with the reception desk *fingers-crossed*.

One more question, is there any difference between 3*1/2 and 4*? since I havent seen any 4* in my price range

[thereuare]

One more question, is there any difference between 3*1/2 and 4*? since I havent seen any 4* in my price range

There is some reason/criteria for one property being rated 4* and another 3.5*, but it's subjective and there may be some 3.5* hotels that you actually prefer more than some of the 4* hotels... and some 4* hotels which you may find truly superior to the 3.5* hotels.

When searching HOTWIRE for your dates, what 3.5* properties do appear within your budget and desired zone(s)? What is the price and full list of amenities associated with the offer?

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

[maddb218]

3-star Hotel in Midtown East

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Suite

A guestroom designed for an extended stay and/or that is more spacious than the average hotel room. Suites typically offer residential-style furnishings, as well as separate living and sleeping areas; some also offer kitchenettes.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Kitchenette

Accommodations include a stovetop or microwave oven, a sink and a mini-refrigerator.

3-star Hotel in Midtown Central

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Free Internet

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

3-star Hotel in Times Square - Theatre District

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Smoke Free Rooms

Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

all 3 hotels are in the 200s price range ...

I don't think I've seen any 3*1/2 that is under 300 ... please correct me if I'm wrong

Also, when click on each of the zone I kept seeing Crown Plaza hotels & resorts, by any chance is it the same as Crown Plaza Times Square Manhattan on hotels.com? Because on the other site the hotel is listed as 4*.

[AaronJB]

3* MTE - my guess would be the Murray Hill East Suites

3* MTC - my guess would be Holiday Inn Midtown.

3* TS - Not seeing a 3* in TS when searching for these dates. Are you still seeing this listing when searching?

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[maddb218]

4-star Hotel in Times Square - Theatre District

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Suite

A guestroom designed for an extended stay and/or that is more spacious than the average hotel room. Suites typically offer residential-style furnishings, as well as separate living and sleeping areas; some also offer kitchenettes.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

2a/2c 5/22-24 286$

Thank you for your help.

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread, and only include the amenity names (and not the descriptions) as yo can see how much easier it makes your post to read and helps minimize the chances that we'll miss an amenity when researching your trip.

4-star Hotel in Times Square - Theatre District

Suite

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

2a/2c 5/22-24 286$

The above matches previous reports for the Doubletree Guest Suites so that would be my best guess for this one.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[maddb218]

The option above is no longer available :(

Please help me id this 4* TS - TD $365 - Recommended 90%

Amenities:

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

Thank you.

[thereuare]

I'm not currently seeing any 4* hotel offered in this zone when searching HOTWIRE for 4adults for your dates... are you still seeing this on your own HOTWIRE search?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[maddb218]

i'm searching for 2a/2c

and yes the option is still available

[thereuare]

If you click the 'See all' link under the amenities, is there also a SPA amenity listed?

If so my best guess would be the Westin Times Square or the W Times Square.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[maddb218]

I'm really sorry for going back and forth but I just saw this option popped up this morning when doing my search and couldnt resist reconsidering:

3* Midtown Central, $211

Amenities:

Free Internet, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), High-Speed Internet Access

According to HOTWIRE list I think it might be Holiday Inn 57th. What do you think?

[thereuare]

Yes, the Holiday Inn Midtown 57th St would be my best guess for this one.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[maddb218]

I finally booked the New Yorker Hotel through Expedia @350/n ... by far the best offer I have to date.

I really appreciate your help in the past few days. I'm sure I will come back many many times in the futures for advices and winning posts ;-)

BTW I will be travelling in Asia in June, are there similar information that covers extensive hotel/flight information in Asia?

[AaronJB]

Thank you for closing the thread. The Other Countries portion of the forum does cover Asia. Please post the details of the stay in the other countries forum and we would be happy to offer suggestions.

Please use the site's Expedia link to start Expedia purchases and searches.

Enjoy your stay.