Marcin Kwiatkowski Posted June 2, 2012 Report Posted June 2, 2012 Hi!I tried bidding for 3.5* hotels in CPS, Chelsea ESB, MTE, MTW, TS areas but no luck. Last rejected offer was 135$/night. Any chance I can find something within my budget (130$) in less central Manhattan or should I rather go for 2.5/3* ?Thanks for your help in advance.
thereuare Posted June 2, 2012 Report Posted June 2, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!This is an expensive time of year in NYC and there is a good chance that $135 will not be enough for a 3.5* property (and it may ultimately not be enough for a 3* hotel either), however, even though i think your chances are low, it's still very early, do you want to 'compromise' 4 months ahead of your trip?Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Marcin Kwiatkowski Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Posted June 3, 2012 Thanks!I've just booked Pod Hotel at 159$ as a backup option. Would you suggest to wait until it's closer to my trip and then try to bid?
thereuare Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 I would begin bidding now since if you were successful at $135 or under there would be little risk (imo) of a substantially better deal coming along down the road. However, i wouldn't bid every day as you'll likely get frustrated quickly, once/twice a week should be fine at this point in time.Note that the lowest rate offered at The Pod is usually a shared bathroom, if you're not ok with this double check your back-up reservation to confirm if you booked a shared or private bathroom.Also, be aware that when bidding 3.5* and lower:MTE - some 'known' hotels can be up to a 15 minute walk to the subway... is this acceptable?CPS - has the Hudson Hotel, which while well located, has notoriously small rooms (~140 sq. ft.).. is this acceptable?If you'd like help with a bidding strategy let us know what star rating you'd like to bid on (and confirm your $130 maximum bid) and we'll advise accordingly, using the zones you've listed above (assuming all are still acceptable).Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Marcin Kwiatkowski Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Posted June 4, 2012 Small rooms and 15 minute walk to the subway are fine for me. My max at this point would be 145$ for 3.5/3* hotel.
thereuare Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 When bidding 3.5* in NYC you have SIX re-bid zones... when bidding 3* you have ONE re-bid zone. 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 3.5* CPS, Chelsea ESB, MTE, MTW...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 $120, 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 3.5* TS...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 $120, 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 3.5* CPS, Chelsea ESB, MTE, MTW, TS...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 add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145If the above is rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea ESB...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MTE, MTW, TS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* MTE, Chelsea, ESB...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* CPS, MTW, TS...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTW, ESB...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MTE, Chelsea, TS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Chelsea, TS...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* MTE, MTW, ESB...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Chelsea, TS, MTE...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Chelsea, TS, MTW...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Chelsea, TS, ESB...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Chelsea, TS, MTE, MTW...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Chelsea, TS, MTE, ESB...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Chelsea ESB, MTE, MTW, TS...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145Any 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
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