Taiol Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 Hi!!This is my first time using priceline and I could really use some help!I'm going to NY in June 3th to 10 and I'm looking for a 3.5* or higher hotel in Midtown West, Central Park South or Theatre Distrcit...budget is max 120$ per night.I've already try today, bur now I'm out of bids.Would be nice if somebody could help me out with the strategy and a starting price.Thank you very much!Best Wishes!PS: Sorry for my english, it's not very good!
thereuare Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 Welcome to BetterBidding!I understand you just fine. :)This can be an expensive time of year in NYC and $120 will not likely be enough for a 3.5* hotel in any of the zones you have listed. You will likely need to:add other nearby zonesraise your budgetlower your star rating(or a combination of some of these)Using MAPS and HOTELS.com what is the best available rate you're able to find at an acceptable hotel thru conventional booking channels?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
Taiol Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Posted January 30, 2013 Thank you very much for your answer!I'm going to try to follow your tips.By MAPS and HOTELS.com the best price is $110, but it's in Carter Hotel, and I heard awful things about it!So I'm going to keep trying!
thereuare Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 NO...What is the best rate you're able to find at a 3.5* or better hotel? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Taiol Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Posted January 30, 2013 Oh.. Ok.. The best rate it's in CLUB QUARTERS, OPPOSITE ROCKEFELLER CENTER, $246 per night.
thereuare Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 Which is indicative that winning a 3.5* hotel for these dates at $120 or less will be an uphill battle.What is your back-up plan?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
Taiol Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Posted January 30, 2013 My back-up plan is to try again tomorrow raising my ofert. But my limit is $130... If that doesn't work (wich proably won't), I think I'm going to rent an apartament..I don't know...
AaronJB Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 My back-up plan is to try again tomorrow raising my offerWhat bids have you made so far in terms of star rating and max bid?If you are not going to be in your room much during your stay, you could consider a 3*, although $130 for a 3* for these dates still may prove difficult.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Taiol Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Posted January 30, 2013 My bids were:$120 Midtown West, Central Park South and Theatre District - 5, 4 and 3*Tomorrow I'm going to try to raise to $130 and lower the stars to 3.=/
AaronJB Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 Sorry to hear that bids have not been accepted. Hopefully you'll be successful at the $130 level. Please keep us updated with what you decide and let us know if you have any questions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Taiol Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Posted February 1, 2013 Hi guys!Unfortunately my bids not been accepted. Even after I raising the price and lower the stars.So I decide to rent an apartament!But thank you very much for your time and answer! Maybe next time!Best wishes!
thereuare Posted February 1, 2013 Report Posted February 1, 2013 Thank you for closing this thread with your decision.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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