bobbyb Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 Hi,I'm new to this and just trying to get a good deal for NYC for the 3 nights listed in the title ( Dec 11 - Dec 14 ). I'm trying to stay under $120/night mark but I read some other posts and it seems this is a busier time of year than I expected and this may not be at all possible. Would you recommend I try and spllit the bidding for different nights or try for one hotel? Any help is very much appreciated.I would like to be somewhat central and think the following areas satisfy this but I'm flexible and open to suggestions: -- Central Park South -- Chelsea Area -- Empire State Building Area -- Hell's Kitchen -- Madison Square Garden -- Times Square.Thanks,B.
thereuare Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 Welcome to BetterBidding!What is the minimum star rating you're willing to accept? Have you tried any bidding already? (if so at what star rating, zone and bid amount??)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
bobbyb Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Posted December 7, 2012 I guess 3 stars would be the minimum rating I'm looking for. If there's any possibility to get a 3.5-4 star for under $120, that's obviously a bonus. I have not made any bids yet.Thanks for the help.
thereuare Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 You can certainly try for any star rating you'd like, and while things can change over the next 4-5 days, at current rates i don't think that $120 is realistic for a 3* or better hotel in any of the zones you've mentioned above.When bidding 3* 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 4* CPS, Chelsea, ESB...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* HK, MSG, TS...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* HK, Chelsea, ESB...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, MSG, TS...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, MSG, ESB...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* HK, Chelsea, TS...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, Chelsea, TS...Bid $113, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* HK, MSG, ESB...Bid $113, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* CPS, Chelsea, TS, HK, MSG, ESB...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120You could try the above at the 4* level, if that is rejected close browser, use this board link to re-access PRICELINE, then repeat at the 3.5* level. If that too is rejected you can once again use a PRICELINE link on the board to re-access and re-try at the 3* level.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
bobbyb Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Posted December 7, 2012 I tried the biddings strategy you laid out for 3, 3.5, and 4 stars and as you predicted, nothing stuck.Are there generally better deals in the lower east side, soho and financial district? I'm not overly familiar with NYC, but I'm sure it's a pretty quick subway ride to more central locations from these areas?Do you think it's in my interest to try this again closer to my travel dates?Thanks.
thereuare Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 Anything is possible, but i just don't think you're $120 budget is realistic for these dates... have you checked hotel direct rates? With just 4 days to go before your check-in date what is your back-up plan?Using MAPS and HOTELS.com what is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable 3* or better hotel 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
bobbyb Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Posted December 7, 2012 My backup plan is to spend more $$$. What would you expect to be a realistic range for a 3* on those dates?Thanks again for your time.
thereuare Posted December 7, 2012 Report Posted December 7, 2012 At current rates i think you're likely looking at $180-$200 for a centrally located 3* or better hotel (although i would of course start lower and work your way higher).HOTWIRE does have a 3* hotel in the ESB zone for $185/nite, but my guess is that this is the Bedford Hotel, which if correct, is only 2* rated by PRICELINE.Let us know how you'd like to proceed 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
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