Rhi Posted May 19, 2012 Report Posted May 19, 2012 Hi,So I've recently heard about Priceline and am looking to spend 4 nights in NYC staying somewhere fairly central i.e. Midtown or Times Square etc... I'd also like to attempt to stay at a 4-5* hotel.Where do I start with making bids and what is a realistic price for these kind of hotels? (Dates I am hoping to stay are 26th-30th August)Thanks!
thereuare Posted May 19, 2012 Report Posted May 19, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!At the 4* and higher level in NYC, the most frequently bid zones, and considered to be 'central' are MTE, MTW, CPS, TS and ESB. If you enter 'new york city, ny' in the BiddingHelper.com at the top of the page you'll be taken to the PRICELINE page with the zones on it. If you look at these zones, are you comfortable landing a hotel anywhere within the boundaries of each of these? What is your maximum bid for this stay?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know the above and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Rhi Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Posted May 19, 2012 Hi Thanks for the reply.I've had a look and any of the above areas seem good as well as the Hell's Kitchen area. I'm looking to spend no more than $180-200 a night do you think I'd get anything for that kind of price?
Romelle Posted May 19, 2012 Report Posted May 19, 2012 Hotwire had a 4* for your dates for $181, so it is certainly possible you'd get something in your price range from Priceline. Priceline can be a little less expensive than Hotwire, but not necessarily so.You've got plenty of time, so you can first explore a lower range if you'd like.Romelle
thereuare Posted May 20, 2012 Report Posted May 20, 2012 When bidding 4* 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* MTE, MTW, CPS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...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* TS, ESB, HK...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...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* TS, MTW, 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* MTE, ESB, HK...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* MTE, ESB, CPS...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $153, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS, MTW, HK...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $153, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, HK...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS, ESB, CPS...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MTW, CPS, TS, ESB, HK...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 $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $173, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180Any questions (especially regarding re-bidding since you're new to the subject) 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
Rhi Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks for the bidding advice. I plan to try it in the next few days (using the PRICELINE links of course) and I'll report back!
AaronJB Posted May 20, 2012 Report Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you for keeping us updated and please let us know if you have any questions.Thanks for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
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