iL0VEtravel Posted September 11, 2012 Report Posted September 11, 2012 Hi everyone.Please in need of help. If you can suggest a better bidding strategy. Or perhaps I may just be biding enough for this time of the year.I had tried to bid for a 3.5*+ hotel for under $170 and so far no luck.I have seen posts in this forum in September for under $170 for 3.5* but I have been unsuccessful. Hotel: preferred 3.5*+Area: ManhattanDate Range: September 21 to 24 2012I have bid X2 days now for the following:MTE $150rebid added area MSG $153rebid added area ESB $155rebid added area HK $138rebid added area LES $160rebid added area SOHO $163rebid added area UES $165rebid added area UWS $167Thanks
thereuare Posted September 11, 2012 Report Posted September 11, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!Rates are date specific and can differ substantially from one date to the next, so it's not unusual to not be able to replicate another user's win when their dates are different then your own. With this noted, i don't think you're too far from a win... another $10-$20/nite may be enough... and might even get you a 4* hotel.What is your maximum bid for a 3.5* property? Are you willing to pay a bit more for a 4* rated hotel OR is $167 your maximum and you'd prefer to go lower in star rating from here? (or just wait it out and hope for lower rates in the days ahead?)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
iL0VEtravel Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks for your response.I am willing to bid maximum $200 for a 3.5* or higher. I will try again tonight and hopefully am successful! Getting a bit worried as dates are coming soon.
thereuare Posted September 12, 2012 Report Posted September 12, 2012 I am willing to bid maximum $200 for a 3.5* or higher.Did you want to try for a 4* hotel first up to $200 before trying for a 3.5* property OR is the goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this trip?Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
iL0VEtravel Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Posted September 12, 2012 Yes I do want to try a 4* first I will bid up to $200 for that before trying for a 3.5* property. Thanks.
thereuare Posted September 12, 2012 Report Posted September 12, 2012 Based upon your previous bidding, it appears that at the 4* level all of these are acceptable:MTE, MSG, ESB, HK, Soho, UWSAre TS, ESB, CPS and/or MTW acceptable as well?Please confirm your acceptable zones and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
iL0VEtravel Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Posted September 13, 2012 Yes all these areas are good for me as well.
thereuare Posted September 13, 2012 Report Posted September 13, 2012 When bidding 4* 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 4* MTE, MSG, ESB, HK, Soho...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* UWS, TS, CPS, MTW...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* UWS, MSG, ESB, HK, Soho...Bid $153, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $163, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, TS, CPS, MTW...Bid $153, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $163, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, TS, ESB, HK, Soho...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $173, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* UWS, MSG, CPS, MTW...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $173, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MSG, ESB, MTW, Soho...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $183, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* UWS, TS, CPS, HK...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $183, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* MTE, MSG, ESB, HK, Soho, UWS, TS, CPS, MTW...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $188, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $198, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200Any 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
iL0VEtravel Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Posted September 13, 2012 Yes all these areas are good for me as well.Success I was able to book 4* Kitano New York from 21/9/2012 - 23/9/2012 for $190Thanks for your response.
iL0VEtravel Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Posted September 13, 2012 Success with Priceline: 4* New York City (Empire State Building Area) Kitano New York Hotel from 21/9/2012 - 24/9/2012 for $190
AaronJB Posted September 13, 2012 Report Posted September 13, 2012 Congrats on your success.Excellent win for this well-reviewed NYC property.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.
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