rafaes Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I am currently planning a trip to NYC for the period from 2012/09/15 - 2012/09/25 and my budget is max 200 USD per night I'd try hotels of 2.5 stars or more, which worries should I have with a few star hotels in these areas?Which is the maximum price should I offer for each level of stars?I looked at the map and the following regions seems to be good for me (please correct me if you see a problem with a region):CPSEmpire State Building Area Madisson Square GardenMidtown EastMidtown westTImes SquareUpper West SideIt would be easier to get good prices if I split the dates?thank you very much for your help, will use your provided links!I already knows that:MTE - some 'known' hotels can be up to a 15 minute walk to the subway... is this acceptable?Which hotels are these?CPS - has the Hudson Hotel, which while well located, has notoriously small rooms (~140 sq. ft.).. is this acceptable?Rafael Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Please follow-up your previous Florida threads with whatever you did for each stay:Hotwire South BeachHotwire Fort LauderdaleKey West HotwireThen reply to this thread and we'll have a look at your NYC post above.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
rafaes Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I didn't buy any hotel at hotwire for this travel!!!In Fort Lauderdale I won Sheraton Suites Plantation for May 5 to May 6 with a budget of $70.00 Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I didn't buy any hotel at hotwire for this travel!!!In Fort Lauderdale I won Sheraton Suites Plantation for May 5 to May 6 with a budget of $70.00Please remember to follow-up your threads with whatever you end up doing for the stay, even if you choose to book direct, cancel your trip, etc.For NYC what is your goal... are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel OR is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this trip?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
rafaes Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 My goal is a less expensive hotel.What are the problems of hotels of 2.5 and 3 stars in the areas: CPS, ES, MSG, MTW, TS?For hotels 3 stars 2.5 and I think that the maximum payable is 150.00.For hotels from 3.5 to 4 stars I agree to pay up to 200.00What is the strategy I bet first the hotels in the 2.5 and 3 stars or bet first 4-star hotels to the tune of 150.00 and then try the other hotels? Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 What are the problems of hotels of 2.5 and 3 stars...Generally speaking the issue is that room quality, even at the same star level, can vary so much in NYC. I sometimes equate it to school where one student gets a 89 and another gets an 80... they both get a 'B' on their report card but one clearly did better than the other. Start not caring about .5-1* either way and you're then in a situation where one student could get an 89 and one gets a 70 (a 'B' and 'C' respectively)... but these hotels may differ in quality much more than where the grades were 'B' and 'C' due to a the numerical grades being 80 and 79. Hope the analogy made sense.For hotels 3 stars 2.5 and I think that the maximum payable is 150.00.Which do you want to choose as the minimum star level... 2.5* or 3*?For hotels from 3.5 to 4 stars I agree to pay up to 200.00But as per your post your prefer a less expensive lower rated hotel, correct? So would you want to try for a 2.5* or 3* (let us know which you'd like to use as your minimum threshold) up to $150... then you can continue the bidding upwards to $200 but increasing your star level to 3.5* or 4* (again, you'll need to let us know which you'd like to use as your minimum threshold once we get to this point)Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know the minimum star rating you'd like to start with and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
rafaes Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 My minimum star level is 2,5* and I accept to pay 120 to 150for comparison I have a reservation at The Milford, on a daily average of 215.This hotel has a rating of 2 *, so I would try to get something better and cheaper in priceline Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 for comparison I have a reservation at The Milford, on a daily average of 215.This hotel has a rating of 2 *, so I would try to get something better and cheaper in pricelineThe only thing going for the Milford Plaza is the location, imo... they're also renovating (but i'm not sure if i'd stay there even after the renovations)Note that 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?Whether each of the above would be 'better' than the Milford Plaza would be personal preference... should we include both of these zones in your 2.5* bidding?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
rafaes Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 no problem with the Hudson.I want to try in these areas: : CPS, ES, MSG, MTW, TS Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 So CPS, ES, MSG, MTW, TS with a maximum bid of $150 and a minimum star rating 2.5*? If correct...When bidding 2.5* in NYC you have ONE 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 2.5* CPS, ES, MSG...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* MTW, TS...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* MTW, ES, MSG...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* CPS, TS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* TS, ES, MSG...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* MTW, CPS...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* CPS, ES, MSG, MTW...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* CPS, ES, MSG, TS...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* TS, MTW, CPS, ES...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* TS, MTW, CPS, MSG...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if reejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 2.5* TS, MTW, CPS, ES, MSG...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150Any 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
AaronJB Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Sorry to hear that bids weren't successful. Please keep us updated and let us know if you have additional questions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
rafaes Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Sorry to hear that bids weren't successful. Please keep us updated and let us know if you have additional questions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.Nothing Yet.I have alreay tried the 4* until $210 and didn Link to comment
rafaes Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I win Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue for this trip with a offer of 165 per night Link to comment
rafaes Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 After more than a month trying I just get this hotel. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Congrats on your success. :)Definitely a nice win for a longer period.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
Lolly4 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi there, I'm looking for help ID'ing a NYC hotel for 3 nights from 9 October on Hotwire. A 3* in ESB area is coming in at Euro223 per night (incl taxes) and the details are:"General facilitiesSuite A guestroom designed for an extended stay and/or that is more spacious than the average hotel room. Suites typically offer residential-style furnishings, as well as separate living and sleeping areas; some also offer kitchenettes.Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.Laundry Facilities (self-service) <amenity names only please... not descriptions>"Any idea which hotel this may be? Thank you. Link to comment
thereuare Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Lolly4,Welcome to BetterBidding!Please start a NEW TOPIC for your own stay and we will assist you there.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. 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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