songdoc Posted October 12, 2012 Report Posted October 12, 2012 Can you offer any advice? I’ve been trying for four days to get a 4- or 3-1/2 star hotel in NYC for 4 nights: arriving November 28th.My preferred zones: TS, MTW, MTEAlso acceptable for 4 * -- MSQ, Hell’s Kitchen, CPSAlso acceptable for 3-1/2* -- MSQ & Hell’s KitchenI’ve used the re-bid zones to raise my bid in $5 increments and have gone up to $225 (including $7.50/nt bonus $$) for 4-stars; and up to $200/nt for 3-1/2 stars. No luck. I see lots of people getting hotels in these zones for much less—but of course, those are different dates.I’ve been spending at least an hour a day on this. Saving $$$ takes time ;-). Is there some other strategy you’d suggest? Maybe wait a week or two – instead of trying every day? Settle for 3 stars? I’ve got almost 6 weeks till the trip.I'm hoping not to spend more than $225/night -- but will do what I have to.Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks!
songdoc Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Posted October 12, 2012 Any guesses? I’m not seeing anything on your list that includes free Internet.3.5-star Hotel in Midtown CentralNovember 28 – Dec. 2 (4 nights)$230/ntThis Hotel features the following amenities:Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Free InternetThanks!
thereuare Posted October 12, 2012 Report Posted October 12, 2012 This is one of the busiest weekends of the year and there is no way to know if prices will get better, or worse, if you wait.The Manhattan Centre Hotel has previously been seen with this amenity set so that would be my best guess for this one, although i'll also add that the Club Quarters Rockefeller is a possibility as well.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
songdoc Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 Last night I bid up to $240 for 4 star and $220 for 3.5 in the zones mentioned previously. No luck. Now I see these Hotwire rates. If I like your guesses for the Hotwire listings below, I guess I’ll be booking through Hotwire. I’m surprised that I wasn’t able to get a better rate on Priceline than Hotwire. 3.5 star Hotel in Times Square - Theatre District$22575% recommendedThis Hotel features the following amenities:Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf 3-star Hotel in Times Square - Theatre District$23075% recommendedThis Hotel features the following amenities:Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Restaurant(s) High-Speed Internet Access
AaronJB Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 My guess for the 3* would be the Belvedere - if you scroll over "see all" next to the amenities next to the 3.5*, are there additional amenities beyond the ones above? If so, please provide the full list.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 3-star Hotel in Times Square - Theatre District$23075% recommendedThis Hotel features the following amenities:Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Restaurant(s) High-Speed Internet AccessBased upon a recent post to the board i think this is more likely the Washington Jefferson.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
songdoc Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Posted October 14, 2012 Thank you SO much for your help. I'll resume the search tomorrow!
songdoc Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Posted October 14, 2012 I finally got one--after five days of using all the re-bids and going up in $5 increments.I had been about to spend around $230 - $235 for 3-1/2 stars on Hotwire, but decided to try one last time, going up to $243 (plus $7.50/night bonus) for a 4-star, because I knew I'd be having a couple of business meetings at the hotel--and wanted to make the right impression. I got turned down for Times Square & Midtown West. Added MSG -- and the rest is history. :D It's more than I hoped to spend; I've never spent this much in NYC. But I feel like my research showed that I'm getting a good deal for these particular expensive travel days--and the hotel is only 4 blocks from the venue where I'll be working!Thanks for your help!
AaronJB Posted October 15, 2012 Report Posted October 15, 2012 Congrats on your success.Solid win for this Ramada property during a busy period and glad the hotel will work well location-wise.Please note that you can still use your Bonus Cash along with the board's PRICELINE links as follows...1) click the PRICELINE link on the board2) go to the MY PROFILE >> MY REWARDS link at the top right of their home page3) use the bonus money link in the MY REWARDS section of your profile (not a link from an email) and bid as usualEnjoy your stay.
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