Priceline Hotel: NYC hotel from 3/20 to 3/26

[Findew]

Hi there

i am looking for a hotel for two people in midtown East and Empire State area, is it possible to get a hotel for $100 pernight for 3.5 to 4 stars and would like to use priceline. Is my budget too low?

I never use this bidding system, so please advise the strategy to win a bid.

Should I break the length of stay in two part, three night each hotel and put two bid in different area?

please advise

thanks

Findew

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Your budget is too low for NYC this time of year... you can/should start lower but i think a more realistic amount would be in the $145-$165 range. SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID is usually advisable when you're able to split your dates between low rages and high rates, which at a quick first glance doesn't seem to be the case here.

I'll also add:

• When you bid you can increase your chances by including more zones as it gives more hotels a chance to accept your bid.
• when bidding 3.5* and below in the MTE zone there are some hotels that can be up to a 15 minute walk to the subway, is this acceptable?

Using MAPS and HOTELS.com what is the best rate you're able to find at an acceptable 3.5* or better hotel for these dates in one of the zones you're willing to accept?

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