DDam Posted September 24, 2012 Report Posted September 24, 2012 Hi there!We are trying to find accomodation for our stay in NYC in mid-October 2012 (10/12-21)We are hoping to find a room for around 100-130$ preferably in Chelsea, MTE, MTW, ESB or CPS. However SoHo and Lower East Side would also be OK, if that is cheaper!?I think that we would be ok with 2.5*! Where would you recommend staying and what price do you think we can expect? How much more would a 3* be?Do you think this is possible and how should we go about it?Thank you so much in advance!/Dam
thereuare Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!A room for this complete stay at $130 or under is going to be tough... at current rates my guess is that you're likely looking closer to $200/nite.Downtown-Financial is often one of the least expensive zones, so if you're trying to stay within budget you might want to consider including this zone as well, although it is not that centrally located, it's certainly do-able... or you may also want to consider SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID, but i'm not sure how much it will help.Let us know what you'd like to try first and we'll advise accordingly.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
DDam Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Posted September 25, 2012 We are willing to pay up to 185$ per night in the areas listed above We want a room with private bathroom. In that case should we perhaps go for a 3*?Should we include Times Square, MSG and Hell’s Kitchen? We really just want to stay in an area that is convenient (close to subway and a few sights within walking distance) and at the same time has some “life” and NY-wibes :-)Thanks for your help!
thereuare Posted September 26, 2012 Report Posted September 26, 2012 As a previous user once posted after contacting PRICELINE, all rooms thru their 'name your own price' service will have a private bathroom, so that shouldn't be an issue at any star level.At both the 2.5* and 3* level you have ONE re-bid zone, so you can use the following at whichever star level you decide to try for, OR try first for a 3* and if rejected re-try again at the 2.5* level. 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* Chelsea, MTE, MTW, ESB...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Soho, LES...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTE, MTW, ESB...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, Soho, LES...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, Soho, MTW, ESB...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, MTE, LES...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MTE, LES, ESB...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Soho, MTW...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MTE, MTW, ESB, CPS...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MTE, MTW, ESB, Soho...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MTE, MTW, ESB, LES...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Soho, LES, Chelsea, MTE...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Soho, LES, Chelsea, MTW...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* CPS, Soho, LES, Chelsea, ESB...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MTE, MTW, ESB, CPS, Soho...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Chelsea, MTE, MTW, ESB, CPS, LES...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Soho, LES, Chelsea, MTE, MTW, ESB...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Soho, LES, Chelsea, MTE, MTW, CPS...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 3* Soho, LES, Chelsea, MTE, MTW, ESB, CPS...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185Do note that when bidding 3.5* and lower:MTE - some 'known' hotels can be up to a 15 minute walk to the subwayCPS - has the Hudson Hotel, which while well located, has notoriously small rooms (~140 sq. ft.)--> However, as i think this will be a tough win for your dates i would try to include these to improve your chances if possible.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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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