Priceline Hotel: 3* New York City (Empire State Building) Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

[James B. Lee]

Hi, I heard about priceline and betterbidding from a friend. I've new to the forum and never used priceline before. I'd really appreciate some help/tips for bids on priceline.

I'll be staying in NYC for 4 nights Sep 23 - Sep 26. I just need one room. I would like to find the least expensive 3* or 3.5* hotel in either Soho-Tribeca or Chelsea area. I heard there's a trick to avoid the 24-hr bidding penalty on priceline.

I'm just wondering how much should I be bidding and how should I do it?

Any help/tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

James

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding... and a 'thank you' to your friend for referring you here! :)

If you haven't yet, please start by reading your messages.

Then please confirm the following:

I'll be staying in NYC for 4 nights Sep 23 - Sep 26.

This would be a 3 nite stay... or is your check-out date Sept 27th?

I would like to find the least expensive 3* or 3.5* hotel in either Soho-Tribeca or Chelsea area.

Did you want to try for a 3.5* first up to your bidding limit OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this trip? So we don't suggest a strategy that goes higher then you're willing to pay, what is your maximum bid for this trip?

Let us know the above and we'll take a closer look at rates for your dates.

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

[James B. Lee]

No, my check-out date is Sep 27th. 4 nights stay.

I think I'd like the least expensive 3* in those two areas. I'm not sure about budget or max - $150 per maybe / can be a bit more it depends.

Thanks so much for your help, thereuare.

[thereuare]

At current rates i don't think $150 will be enough, but we can try and if/when rejected take it from there. To give a try...

When bidding 3* in NYC you have ONE re-bid zone. 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* Soho-Tribeca...

Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea...

Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Soho-Tribeca and Chelsea...

Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $130

If the above is rejected wait 24 hours from your last bid and once again access use this link to access PRICELINE...

Select 3* Soho-Tribeca...

Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Chelsea...

Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE

Select 3* Soho-Tribeca and Chelsea...

Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $150

Any 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.

[James B. Lee]

Thank you, sir. I'm going to give this a try tonight. I read your post regarding the re-bid zone. Explanation is pretty clear. I think I got it. Is the zone waaaay south? :)

[thereuare]

Yes, Coney Island... but always double check just before bidding to make sure that nothing has changed (as new hotels and upgrades/downgrades can happen at any time)

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

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[James B. Lee]

I ended up getting Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue for $155 a night for Sep 23 - Sep 27.

Thank you for your help, thereuare. I'll certainty come back to the forum and share more booking experience.

James

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received a nice deal at this property and are pleased with the results, we're happy to have helped.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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

Enjoy your stay.