oscargrouch Posted July 25, 2005 Report Posted July 25, 2005 I'm looking for this weekend - 7/29-8/1. 3 nights. 4 stars. So far I've bid (Priceline):MTW (added UE, UW) - $115, $125, $135MTE (same) - $121, $131, $141All rejected so far. Any idea where a Midtown 4 star will really wind up at this point? Hotwire is currently at $210. I'd rather not go Downtown unless it saves at least $20/night.By the way, is there a formula to the Priceline and Hotwire fees? Priceline totals seem pretty high compared to the nightly rate (almost 20% tacked on). What are the actual taxes for Manhattan hotels?Thanks.
thereuare Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 What is your maximum bid?When did you make the above bids? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
oscargrouch Posted July 26, 2005 Author Report Posted July 26, 2005 I made those earlier today. Since then I've also done UM/CPS with the rebids up to $150. I can have the person i'm taveling with bid if we want to start over. I suppose the max right now is $175 but we need a room, so...Guess I was fooled by that $81 I got for the Marriott Marquis back in December or I'd have done this a couple weeks ago when Hotwire was at $150. :)
dahammer Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 By the way, is there a formula to the Priceline and Hotwire fees? Priceline totals seem pretty high compared to the nightly rate (almost 20% tacked on).Taxes in NYC are 13.375% PLUS $3.50 per room per night. I have noticed in the past year that Hotwire and Priceline fees have gone up substantially, in some cases they approach 20% or more. Is staying in Jersey City an option??
oscargrouch Posted July 26, 2005 Author Report Posted July 26, 2005 I considered it, but as is the case with downtown, our main activity is on Randall's Island both Sat and Sun in the afternoon-nights, so it would probably hinder our ability to do everything we want (probably something in midtown in the morning/early afternoon).
thereuare Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 To clarify, did you bid up to $150 for all zones, or just UM/CPS?Please give us your latest bid history and hold-off on any additional bids so that you can implement any strategy given. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
oscargrouch Posted July 26, 2005 Author Report Posted July 26, 2005 MTW (added UE, UW) - $115, $125, $135MTE (same) - $121, $131, $141UM/CPS (same) - $135, $145, $150Haven't done anything today.Thanks.(We need a smiley who's burning money and crying.) :)
thereuare Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 Select 4* MTE and MTW...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS and MTW...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS and MTE...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS and MTE and MTW...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $175.That will take you to your maximum bid.Any questions feel free to ask 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
anjelad Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 I have the same problem for this weekend as well. I have the same dates/details as the above. Any advice? I'll be pricelining once again tonight, and its my last try. $150 is the limit as well, same locations.
oscargrouch Posted July 26, 2005 Author Report Posted July 26, 2005 On the very first $140 w MTE+MTW, they gave me, "If you are willing to raise your price by $22 right now, you can try again." Is that worth it? Does that mean a definite win at that price? Or should I still go up in increments (maybe of $11?) with the rebid zones?
thereuare Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 I would bid as follows:Select 4* MTE and MTW...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $146, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS and MTW...Bid $149, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $152, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS and MTE...Bid $149, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $152, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS and MTE and MTW...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone and...Bid $162. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
oscargrouch Posted July 26, 2005 Author Report Posted July 26, 2005 Sweet. I used slightly different amounts (I started before I saw the post) and wound up with the Hilton Times Square for $156. $556 total for 3 nights. Thanks a ton for all your help. I keep forgetting to use the link but I bookmarked it now so I don't forget next time! Thanks!
thereuare Posted July 26, 2005 Report Posted July 26, 2005 While we are pleased with your success, we are also disappointed, please read thru our comments HERE. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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