Priceline Hotel: help for new york city october 4 - 8th 31/2- 4 star

[littledog1]

Two adults and teenager will be in new york city october 4 through 8th. would like a 4 star . preferably middle or upper west side although will accept any deal in in any good area. I will accept 3 star if necessary although I find that I am not disappointed with price line 4 star. I have been disappointed with priceline 3 star in larger cities.

I like hotwire because of the guarantee to accommodate 3 persons. we can however, deal with only one bed. Hotwire rates of $370 - 500 before taxes are higher than I would prefer to pay. I would like to stay under $240 before taxes per nite if necessary. I have just started price line search at 60% off median price. I expect first bids to be denied.

Any suggestions. Thank You.

[AaronJB]

Please provide a follow-up for your prior Chattanooga Hotwire thread (please post what you decided for that stay within that thread, then reply to this thread and we would be happy to offer suggestions for the above stay.)

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

[littledog1]

i did provide follow up to chattanooga thread to the best of recollection. Sorry I forgot to do so at the more appropriate time . will make an effort to do so in the future. thanks

[AaronJB]

Please provide a follow-up for the additional questions in your Chattanooga thread. Additionally, please confirm all NYC zones (zone name, not zone number) that would be acceptable.

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

[littledog1]

i attempted to answer the additional questions on chattanooga thread

[littledog1]

Can anyone identify the following described new york empire state building area hotel: If so what are your comments. Its the cheapest listed 4 star on hotwire for two persons. Thank You

4-star Hotel in Empire State Building

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Boutique Hotel

Property offers a distinctive, unique or eclectic atmosphere. Many boutique hotels are smaller, hip properties in an urban setting, or renovated hotels with historical flair.

Smoke Free Rooms

Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

Accessible for the blind

Braille or raised signage

Accessible for the deaf

TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock

Free Internet

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Accessible path of travel

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible common areas

Accessible bathroom

Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet

Handicapped parking

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower

[AaronJB]

Please post a separate thread for the Sheraton win mentioned in your previous Chattanooga thread.

For the Empire State HOTWIRE listing, just to confirm, if you click 'see details' and then scroll all the way down on the detail page, are you seeing: "This hotel typically charges all guests a resort fee regardless of how the room is booked. The hotel collects this fee of about US$ 25 per room per night directly from you, so it won't show in your Hotwire® total."?

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

[littledog1]

yes it does state: This hotel typically charges all guests a resort fee regardless of how the room is booked. The hotel collects this fee of about US$ 25 per room per night directly from you, so it won't show in your Hotwire® total.

[littledog1]

Is the extra fee typically charged by new york hotels

[littledog1]

I am traveling with 2 adults and a teenager in new york city october 4-8. I have checked hotwire hotels for 2 adults only because child has alternative accomodations if hotel room is too small for the three of us. I have been bidding pricelinefor various zones but already up to 185.00 with no acceptance although i may keep trying. I am attempting to stay OUT of soho, financial district and prefer upper west side. I am willing to stay midtown, uper west, upper east, chelsea park south .

Hotwire has three hotels I am considering. I am looking for comments on the three to detrmine if I just go with hot wire and stop the priceline bidding

1. 4-star Hotel in Chelsea - Madison Square Garden $231. A 75% recomendation rate

This Hotel features the following amenities:fitness center, restaraunts, business center,high speed internet, acessible for the blind and death, free internet, acessible path of travel, accessible room and bath. roll in shower.

2. 4-star Hotel in Empire State Building. $220.00. A resort fee of $25.00 pernite.

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Boutique Hotel

Property offers a distinctive, unique or eclectic atmosphere. Many boutique hotels are smaller, hip properties in an urban setting, or renovated hotels with historical flair.

Smoke Free Rooms

Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

Accessible for the blind

Braille or raised signage

Accessible for the deaf

TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock

Free Internet

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Accessible path of travel

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible common areas

Accessible bathroom

Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet

Handicapped parking

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower

[thereuare]

Please post only the amenity names (and not the descriptions) as you can see how much easier it is to read and helps minimize the chance that we'll miss an amenity when researching your trip.

4* Chelsea

fitness center

restaraunts

business center

high speed internet

accessible for the blind

accessible for the deaf

free internet

acessible path of travel

accessible room

accessible bathroom

roll in shower.

4* Empire State Building

Boutique

Smoke Free

Fitness

Business

Blind Accessible

Deaf Accessible

Free Internet

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Wheelchair Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Handicapped Parking

Roll-in Shower

Best guess for the Chelsea property would be the The New Yorker Hotel Ramada Plaza and best guess for the ESB property would be Roger Williams Hotel. A 'resort fee' in NYC is not that common... only one or two hotels that i know that charge this, the Roger Williams being one of them.

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Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[littledog1]

is either hotel ok for the money .

[thereuare]

Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?

[littledog1]

LOOKING FOR 4 STAR IN MANHATTAN 10/4-10/8 FOR 2 ADULTS AND TEENAGER. WAS ABLE TO MAKE ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR TEENAGER THUS DECIDED TO BID ON PRICELINE.DID NOT OBTAIN ROOM THRU PRICELINE BUT BID HISTORY WAS AS FOLLOWS.

$152.00 UES, UWS, ME, MW , TSTD

$163.00 UES, UWS, ME, MW

$175.00 UES, UWS, ME, MW

$179.00 UES, UWS, MW, ME, TSTD, ESBA

$182.00 UES, UWS, MW, ME

$189.00 UES, UWS, MW, ME, CPS, ESBA

$201.00 UWS, MW, CPS

$204.00 UES, UWS, MW, CPS

I STOPPED BIDDING FOR THE TIME BEING. i WAS HOPING TO AT LEAST HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM PRICELINE INFORMING ME THAT FOR AN INCREASE OF $20.00 PER NITE MY BID WOULD BE ACCEPTED. NO SUCH NOTICE RECEIVED. aT THE SAME TIME i WAS WATCHING HOTWIRE FOR A 4 STAR MANHATTAN OTHER THAN LOWER MANHATTAN AREAS. tHE BEST FOR A 4-star Hotel in Chelsea - Madison Square Garden WAS $231 FOR 2 PERSONS AND $255.00 FOR 2 ADULTS AND A CHILD. a 75% RECOMMENDATION RATING. pRICELINE HOTWIRE FORUM INDICATED THAT THE 4-star Hotel in Chelsea - Madison Square Garden WAS POSSIBLY THE NEW YORKER AT RAMADA PLAZA. i WENT TO THE NEW YORKERS WEBSITE AND THEY WERE HAVING A 25% SALE. fOR $274 A NITE (VS THE $255) I COULD GET A DELUX ROOM WITH TWO DOUBLE BEDS GUARANTEED. tHE GOOD NEWS IS THAT I BELIEVE THE ROOM MAY BE CANCELLED UP TO 48 HOURS BEFORE FIRST NIGHT STAY SO I CAN CONTINUE TO BID ON PRICELINE AND CONTINUE TO CHECK HOTWIRE. i BELIEVE WE ALSO RECEIVE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE A FULL AMERICAN BREAKFAST FOR 2 EACH MORNING. i BELIEVE NEW YORKER IS STILL OFFERING SUCH A DEAL AS OF THIS POSTING. i HAVE KEPT A CLOSE WATCH FOR TWO WEEKS ON ALL THE TRAVEL SITES. tHE COST OF A 4 STAR IN MANHATTAN DURING THE TIME WE INTEND TO VISIT ARE VERY HIGH.

[thereuare]

Glad you found a suitable back-up plan that works for your budget and needs.

Keep us updated on any changes and please DON'T TYPE IN ALL CAPS as it makes your post harder to read.

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[littledog1]

noted . thank you. should I post under hotwire comments also.

[thereuare]

No need to post in the HOTWIRE section of the board, you can keep all posts pertaining to this stay in this same thread.

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

Thanks.