chubbs Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 Hi, I am looking to book 5 nights arriving on April 17th. I want to stay in Soho/Tribeca or Downtown/Financial district. I don't want to spend more than $165 + tax per night. I have used your PRICELINE link to try and get a feel for pricing. Am I deluding myself at $165. I am hoping to snaffle a four star but will take a 3 star in either zone. I am ready to start bidding now, or I am too early?
thereuare Posted January 17, 2013 Report Posted January 17, 2013 A 4* at $165 or less would be a bit of a stretch but not outside of the realm of possibilities. If not successful for a 4* at this price you could also consider SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID, staying the first 2 nites in the midtown area and the balance in the Soho/Financial zones, if that is an option you would want to consider before lowering your star rating for the complete stay.Did you want to try to start bidding now?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
chubbs Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Posted January 17, 2013 Yes, I would like to start bidding now, if you would be so kind as to suggest a strategy. I will be using your Priceline and HOTWIRE links.Thanks for your prompt response.
thereuare Posted January 17, 2013 Report Posted January 17, 2013 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* Downtown...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 $148, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* 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 $148, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Downtown and Soho...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...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 add re-bid zone...Bid $165Any 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
chubbs Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks for that. I followed all the instructions but no luck. Do I keep trying every 24 hours ? I have used the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links for the searches.
thereuare Posted January 18, 2013 Report Posted January 18, 2013 With 3 months before your stay i would try every 3 days or so... trying every day you'll likely just get frustrated (and that's when bidding mistakes happen)As you get closer to your arrival you can decide if you want to consider:-lowering your star rating-raising your maximum bid-SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID-consider other zones that may sell for lessThanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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