cjh1915 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I'm coming to NYC in October for a conference. The conference is located close to Radio City Music Hall. My question is this - how safe are the bidding zones close to this location? Specifically, I'm looking to bid in the following zones: Central Park South, Midtown West, Times Square - Theatre District, Midtown East, MSG - Convention Area, Empire State Bldg, and Chelsea Area. I'll be looking for a 4* or above. Would anyone recommend I not bid in a particular zone? My wife will be attending with me and will probably do some shopping while I'm working, so I just want to make sure she's in a safe area.Thanks in advance. Link to comment
acswift Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 All of those areas are safe these days. If your wife is interested in a shopping trip, Midtown East and Upper East Side would be great and there are also plenty of restaurants. Everything is easy to get to via subway and taxi from all of the areas that you have mentioned. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Agree with the above - I particularly like MTE, which is a very nice area and convenient. TS arguably the most popular, but it is also expensive and crowded.If you would like assistance with your stay, please provide the date/s of travel and desired budget. October - unfortunately - can be busy/expensive.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 If you would like assistance with your stay, please provide the date/s of travel and desired budget.... and also read your messages if you haven't done so already.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
cjh1915 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Thank you for your prompt replies!! I'll be arriving on Sunday, 9/30 and departing on Thursday 10/4. I'd really like to stay under $250/night (before taxes). I'm not sure if this is reasonable, but that would be my preference. 4* or above.Thanks for your help!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 All of the zones you mention should be fine in terms of safety (as in any city be aware of your surroundings, although NYC is generally pretty safe if you're not looking for trouble or flashing money and/or jewelery) and for the average tourist, but Chelsea may make it slightly inconvenient to get to your conference (if you're traveling by subway) as you would most likely require a transfer or a 'moderate' walk once outside of the subway (i'm assuming your conference may be at the Hilton New York??)Let us know if you we should include Chelsea in the bidding or not.I think your $250 budget gives you a 50/50 chance... certainly a shot, but by no means a sure thing (if not, you're likely not too far away... another $10-$20 would likely suffice).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 Link to comment
cjh1915 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Ok, let's not include the Chelsea area then. Thanks again!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 So to confirm you're looking for a 4* hotel in any of the following zones:CPS, MTW, TS, MTE, ESB (there are no 4* hotels offered in the MSG zone thru PRICELINE so we're not including that in the bidding below)... with a maximum bid for $250/niteWhen 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* MTW, MTE, ESB...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* TS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTW, MTE, ESB, TS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTW, MTE, ESB, CPS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, MTW, TS, MTE, ESB...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250Any 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 Link to comment
cjh1915 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Just to confirm before I start bidding....I have the seven re-bid zones are:(1) Coney Island(2) Long Island City(3) Lower East Side(4) MSG - Convention Area(5) Morningstar Heights - Harlem(6) Queensborough Bridge(7) Upper East Side Link to comment
Romelle Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Just to confirm before I start bidding....I have the seven re-bid zones are:(1) Coney Island(2) Long Island City(3) Lower East Side(4) MSG - Convention Area(5) Morningstar Heights - Harlem(6) Queensborough Bridge(7) Upper East SideYes, those check out as free re-bids at the 4* level. But do recheck each day before a bidding session. Hotels can get upgraded, new hotels can be offered, boundaries can be changed, ???. Romelle Link to comment
cjh1915 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Just an update....no luck yet. I've followed the bidding suggestions up to $265/night but no luck. Not a big deal, I'm still 3 months away from our trip so hopefully I can get something as my travel dates get closer. Thanks again for all the suggestions/advice.Will post when/if I win something. Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Sorry to hear you have been turned down so far... keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of additional help along the way.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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