Priceline Hotel: 1st NYC visit 9/19-9/23/12

[regg]

Planning a first time visit to NYC. I've placed bids over the last couple of days without any luck. I am on a budget and am hoping not to spend more than $200 a night. Is it true that it is better to bid last minute for NYC? If so, how many days in advance would be considered last minute? Additionally, I am not opposed to breaking up hotel stays. Would it be easier to get good deals if I were to do bids for 2 nights rather than 4 nights?

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding.

Purchase timing is discussed in detail in the FAQ - however, this period in NYC is definitely a busier/more expensive one, unfortunately.

What would be your desired star rating, and which zones would be acceptable?

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[regg]

I am hoping for a 2 1/2 star or higher. When bidding, I chose every area except Brooklyn, Long Island City, Coney Island and Harlem. Thanks for the info! I will definitely be booking a backup.

[thereuare]

To avoid any confusion, and to make it easier for us, please list the zones you are willing to accept (and have bid) rather than the ones you won't accept... we'll then have a closer look at your trip above.

When looking for a back-up hotel try our newly updated MAPS and HOTELS.com which makes it easier to see how much more/less it would cost to stay closer/further for your ideal location as well as the price difference in going up/down in star rating. (but not all rates are fullly refundable so make sure you read the terms of the rate you're about to purchase)

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Thanks.