Hotwire Hotel: 4* New York City (Midtown East) Roosevelt Hotel

[jtlld]

Hi there,

I am new to this forum. We will travel to NY from overseas and will stay in Manhattan in the end of May for 5 nights. we need 1 room. We would like them around Times Square if possible, so that is our number 1 choice, but I am okay with Midtown East, West or Central Park south as well. When is the best time to bid on priceline and hotwire? I heard for priceline, the later is better. However for hotwir, the earlier is better. Am I correct?

I did try from $99 to $117 and all got rejected at Time Squre for 4*. I found on your priceline history map that someone bit for $117 at Hilton Time Squre before.

Thanks a lot!

[jtlld]

Hi All,

Looking for some advice on were to stay.

It is our first time in NY. 2 person 1 room. Prefer staying in Times square or a suburb close to public transport in Manhattan. Looking for 3* or above.

Rejected bid Time square 4*$99

Rejected bid Time square 4*$105

Rejected bid Time square 4*$117

Appreciate any help i get

Thanks in advance.

[thereuare]

From your other priceline hotel thread the dates of this trip are from May 26-31?

Seasonally this is an expensive time of year in NYC although rates don't look too bad at the moment. What is your maximum bid for this leg of your trip? In your other thread you mention a 3* or above... is it the same for this trip OR for this leg of your trip are you looking for a 4 star property? If less then 4* is acceptable for this leg of your trip are you more interested in a higher rated hotel outside of Times Square OR a lower rated hotel inside of Times Square? I'll add that you may want to see our comments about Hotels Near Times Square.

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[thereuare]

We will use this thread for the June leg of your trip and your other NYC Hotel thread for the May leg of your trip.

What are the actual dates of your stay in June?

What is your maximum bid for this leg of your trip? Are you willing to pay more for a higher rated hotel (as it appears from your starting by bidding for a 4*) OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this side of your trip?

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[jtlld]

Thanks for reply. The dates are from 26 May to 31 May & 1 June to 5 June. My budget is $150. 3* above with good review (4)from TA is fine such as The new yorker hotel , Yohel etc. Should I wait until April to look?

[jtlld]

Now I agree with you "that just about any midtown location (MidtownEast, MidtownWest, and UpperMidtown/CentralParkSouth) should give you a 'central location' and serve the typical visitor's needs well." How about other areas - soho , lower east side, financial district? Should I ticket them as well? You didn't mention them on your recommondation.

Both legs of my trip will be the same 3*, 3.5* or 4* hotel with good review from TA. Budget is $150 so far.

[jtlld]

$151 Customer rating on TripAdvisor3.5 I gusee it is Roosevelt Hotel.

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s) Business Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Roll-in shower

[AaronJB]

Please keep all posts regarding this stay within this thread. Are you also seeing "accessible for the deaf"? If so, my guess would be the Roosevelt.

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[AaronJB]

There is no way to get a particular property or properties when bidding; you have to be willing to accept any property at the star rating chosen within the zone/s chosen.

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[thereuare]

How about other areas - soho , lower east side, financial district? Should I ticket them as well? You didn't mention them on your recommondation.

Midtown is better... but these zones are do-able if the price is right (significant savings vs. a similarly rated midtown property)

Both legs of my trip will be the same 3*, 3.5* or 4* hotel with good review from TA. Budget is $150 so far.

What about the HOTWIRE property above guessed to be the Roosevelt... at the high end of your star rating range and just $1 over budget?

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[thereuare]

Should I wait until April to look?

I would at the very least start now... this is an expensive time of year in NYC and $150 for a 3* hotel will not that that easy to come by... which zone(s) are you willing to accept?

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[jtlld]

Roosevelt is 3.5 review at travel adviser. $150. Should I wait for a cheaper rate ? Or it is a great deal already? Thanks! :)

4-star Hotel in Midtown East

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Fitness Center

Restaurant(

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Accessible for the blind

Braille or raised signage

Accessible for the deaf

TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock

Accessible path of travel

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Accessible bathroom

Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet

Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower

[AaronJB]

There is no way to know if rates will go down closer to your dates, but the end of May is generally a busier time with nicer weather. Purchase timing is discussed in the PRICELINE FAQ.

Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[jtlld]

What is this hotel ? HOTWIRE's -139 per night.

2.5-star Hotel in Central Park West

This Hotel features the following amenities:

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Please note that Hotwire cannot guarantee the level of services offered at a property and/or if services are operational at the time of visit. Services may be closed due to seasonality reasons and/or may be closed for renovation.

[AaronJB]

This amenity set has been seen with the Astor on the Park.

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[jtlld]

Booked via HOTWIRE The Roosevelt Hotel $145 +tax

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received the hotel guessed and that you're looking forward to your trip.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

You're also near my often recommended Ess-A-Bagel (Third Ave at 51st St) which has one of the best bagels in the city, makes for a nice, and relatively inexpensive, breakfast among local NYers.

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Enjoy your stay.