rdhiman Posted July 22, 2012 Report Posted July 22, 2012 Thanks again for the help with D.C.I go to NYC for 3 nights and would like to get a 3.5* hotel as close to Penn Station as possible. I am willing to consider the following zones:Central park southChelseaEmpire state buildingMSGMidtown eastMidtown westTimes squareIdeally I would bid up to $125/night, also moving down to a 3* level would be okay. Any help for this bid would greatly appreciated!
thereuare Posted July 22, 2012 Report Posted July 22, 2012 Before suggesting a strategy to follow note: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?Please confirm that both of these acceptable and we should include each in a bidding strategy and we'll advise accordingly.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
rdhiman Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Posted July 23, 2012 On those notes, I will not include those zones in my bidding (I'm not terribly picky, but the GF is! :P )
thereuare Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 I'm not terribly picky, but the GF is!... and she picked you! Not sure if $125 will be enough based upon current prices, but i'd try as follows:When bidding 3.5* in NYC you have SIX 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 3.5* Chelsea, ESB, MSG, MTW...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $108, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* TS...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $98, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $103, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $108, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3.5* Chelsea, ESB, MSG, MTW, TS...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $113, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected we can suggest a 3* strategy for you to follow, but you also may want to consider a 4* strategy and increase your bid to $140-$155 as it think you may be able to get a 4* at that price, if you're interested in stretching your budget a bit for a higher rated property.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
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