Priceline Hotel: 4* New York City 04/13

[millery]

I have tried bidding for 4* in Manhattan up to $140 with no success for a week end of April 2013. Any help would be appreciated

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

Please provide the exact date/s of travel, desired budget per night and which zones would be acceptable and we would be happy to offer suggestions on how to proceed. Additionally, please provide the bids you've made so far.

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[millery]

the date is 04/22/13 - 04/28/13

desired budget per night -150$ (excl. tax)

Any zone in Manhattan south of central park is workable:

9. Lower East Side

3. Chelsea Area

6. Empire State Building

10. Madison Square Garden - Convention Area

16. Times Square

12. Midtown West

11. Midtown east

2. Central park south

Is the price up to 150$ unrealistic for a 4*?

Should I wait until January and rebid later?

Thanks for your help

[thereuare]

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

Any zone in Manhattan south of central park is workable...

You didn't include 'Downtown-Financial' in your list of acceptable hotels, but this is of course south of Central Park... is this an acceptable zone?

Is the price up to 150$ unrealistic for a 4*?

I'm guessing $150 will likely fall short... seasonally this is one of the more expensive times of year in NYC. Currently i think you're more likely looking in the ~$200 area. Using MAPS and HOTELS.com what is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable 4* hotel for these dates? Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?

Should I wait until January and rebid later?

If unsuccessful up to $150, is your future gameplan to raise your bid amount OR lower your star rating?

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