varoon Posted April 9, 2013 Report Posted April 9, 2013 HiWe are couple in mid 30's travelling to NY for the first time. We would be there from 4th June till 8th JuneBesides the must do things like Central Park, Brookyln Bridge, Empire Stare Building , we would like to go clubbing /drinking & shop for clothes & home decor. And yes love to try our new cuisines / street food & do a cruiseAfter reading up, ideally would like to stay in Manhattan - towards midtown or south & close to a subwayWe have a max budget of around 150 USD per night ( including taxes) to stay. Just looking at a very clean & safe place to sleep ( don't require many amenities)- so 3 or 3.5 star would do fine. Is it possible, cause rates currently on traditional booking sites cost is around 200 USD ( including taxes) in Manhattan & around 170 USD in Long Island City. Would much rather stay in Manhattan to avoid commute time.Calling all experts to for tips & recommendations Cheers
AaronJB Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Unfortunately, this is during the prime late Spring/early Summer season and rates are definitely on the higher side - from the rates that I'm seeing, I'm guessing you're likely looking at more along the lines of $170-190 to stay in Midtown for these date/s. What hotel are you finding for $200 regular rate including tax?Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
varoon Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Posted April 10, 2013 So in 150 per night in Manhattan - is 2.5 star more likely?Econolodge in timessquare and hotel newton are available for around 200 per night or there is verve hotel in lic for around 160 per night incl taxesPlease recommend
AlwaysBooking Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 I have stayed at the Verve in LIC and it's a very clean, well run property, close to the elevated and 'regular' subway lines and a short ride to Manhattan. The neighborhood seemed to be safe BUT it's semi industrial/residential and parts of it are somewhat desolate at night which might be a bit disconcerting. If it's your first trip to New York and you want to experience a lot of the things you mention in your first post, I'd try to get a place in Manhattan for the convenience and the first time experience of the city. When you're an old timer like me, you can save a few bucks by staying in Manhattan 'adjacent' :D
varoon Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks. What should be bidding strategy : location and amount for Manhattan given our requirement?
thereuare Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 I'd suggest first trying for a 3* and if rejected try for a 2.5*, but your budget ($150 all-in is only about $125 bid price in NYC) will likely be tough at both star levels, so i would choose as many acceptable zones as possible, which means it comes down to how much you're willing to deviate from your first choice of location and/or ideal property.For example when bidding less than 4* in MTE some of the hotels can be a bit far east and up to a 15 minute walk to the subway, would this be acceptable? At 3.5* and below in CPS there is the Hudson hotel which has notoriously small rooms (~140 sq. ft)... would this be acceptable?If you enter 'New York City, NY' into the search box at the top right of this page, let us know which zones (by PRICELINE name) are acceptable and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
varoon Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Posted April 12, 2013 Well, while I have read up , not sure if these are the best zones for what we want to doHere goes zones - which would be safe, well connected and have lot to do at night - clubbing, drinking ,eatingCentral Park South, Chelsea, Empire State Building Area, Lower East Side,Madison Square Garden,Midtown East & West,Soho & Times SquarePlease let me know how I should proceed. If 150 USD for a 3 star is unrelaistic, then perhaps can go upto 180 ( all inclusive)Thanks
thereuare Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 All those zones should be fine for your needs (there will be bars nearby all of these, but i can't necessarily comment on 'clubbing' as that's not my thing)... the only zone i would 'question' would be MTE as it does get a little quieter at nite. I'd have no problem staying in this zone but it may not have as active of a nightlife as you're seeking. However, you'll also find that most of manhattan is easily accessible by subway or taxi, so exact location (assuming you're generally central) isn't as important as in other cities where it may not be as easy to get around. Each nite you'll likely choose an area to spend time in and enjoy the restaurants, bars, clubs, etc. in that area, which may not necessarily be where your hotel is. For example, you may stay in MTE but head to Chelsea for the evening, simply taking a taxi back to your hotel at the end of the nite. Ultimately it comes down to what you want vs. what your budget will allow. $180 all-in is about a $150 bid price, which may still be tough for these dates, so you have to decide if you want to include this zone or not.Let us know if you want us to include/exclude MTE and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
varoon Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Posted April 12, 2013 Frankly, I dont have a point of view on MTE, but rather stay in a livelier area, so in that sense MTE could be avoided. Also not sure the order amongst the rest. Hotel should be easily accessible through public transport, have wifi ( ideally free)and clean rooms with ensuite bathroom ( a must) and confortable bed. Not looking for anything particularly fancy ( anycase my budget doesn't allow anything of 3 star), as would hardly be spending much time in the room / hotel.Will await what should be bidding strategy and the processThank you all for the help
thereuare Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 So to confirm:3* with a maximum bid of $150 in CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, MTW, Soho, TSThere are currently no re-bid zones at the 3* level in NYC, but with lots of zones acceptable you can try as follows:Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, Soho, TS...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, MTE, Soho, TS...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, MTE, ESB, LES, MSG...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, Chelsea, Soho, TS...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, Soho, LES, MSG...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, ESB, TS...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, TS, MSG...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, Soho, LES...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, MTE...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, Soho, TS..Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, Soho, MTE...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, TS..Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, TS...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, Soho, MTE..Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, MTE, Soho...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, MTE, TS...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, MTE, Soho, TS...Bid $150Any 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
varoon Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Posted April 12, 2013 Thank you very much. Will update all . And assume the below process I should try in one go and don't spread is over days / time
thereuare Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 Yes, you can follow the above bidding strategy all within one bidding session.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
varoon Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Posted April 14, 2013 Apologies for being indecisive . 1. But need to cap my bid at max 125 USD, so that in all it comes to 145-150 USD per night. This would be for a room for 2 people. MUST is a ensuite bathroom.2. Need you to suggest the order of preference amongst zones. This is what I came up with purely on basis things to do towards evening and being best connected with public transportCPS,TS,MTW,Chelsea,MSG,ESB,Soho,LES,MTE Assume this order of preference would impact the bidding strategyRequest for a new bidding strategy basis the above
thereuare Posted April 14, 2013 Report Posted April 14, 2013 I've adjusted the price to your new budget:Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, Soho, TS...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, MTE, Soho, TS...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, MTE, ESB, LES, MSG...Bid $108, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, Chelsea, Soho, TS...Bid $108, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, Soho, LES, MSG...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, ESB, TS...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, TS, MSG...Bid $113, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTW, MTE, Soho, LES...Bid $113, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, MTE...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, Soho, TS..Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, Soho, MTE...Bid $118, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, TS..Bid $118, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, TS...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, Soho, MTE..Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, MTE, Soho...Bid $123, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, MTE, TS...Bid $123, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES, MSG, MTW, MTE, Soho, TS...Bid $125Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Romelle Posted April 14, 2013 Report Posted April 14, 2013 ... MUST is a ensuite bathroom.All PRICELINE rooms are en suite bathroom. This question has come up with other members, and PL has responded in writing to that effect. Romelle
varoon Posted May 12, 2013 Author Report Posted May 12, 2013 I seem to have hit a "roadblock" with priceline. Given my vacation is now very close and in my judgement i thought I would bid on priceline as close to my visit ( so as to make use of unsold inventory)BUT, when after choosign the area and hotel category, when I reach the page to fill in credit card details, it doesn't give an option for "INDIA" under "which country" question. So now I am unsure what to do, if I can bid at all? Anyone has any idea, I have written to priceline an email, but havent herd back from them
AaronJB Posted May 13, 2013 Report Posted May 13, 2013 This thread - Non-US Bidding Tips - provides discussion of tips on non-US bidding through PRICELINE.Please let us know if you have any questions.Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
varoon Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Posted May 19, 2013 AaronJb/Romelle/thereuare..thanks for all the help till nowGot hold of a friends US credit card and did the bidding on priceline a few days back. Wasnt a sucessful bid. I bid upto 165 USD ie around 210$ per night after taxes and fees for 3.5 Star..I not ok with going below a 3 star! The area I was bidding to recap were. I can maximum bid upto 165$'sCentral Park SouthChelsea AreaEmpire State Building AreaHell's KitchenLower East SideMadison Square Garden - Convention AreaMidtown EastMidtown WestSoHo - TribecaTimes Square - Theatre DistrictMaybe I should include financial district as well and try again? But for a first time visitor, wont that be really at one end of Manhattan? I already have a good deal/blocking in Long Island City for Hotel verve for 165$ all inclusive. But I am told that one should stay in Manhanttan only ( basically for the night life), even though travelling from say Times Square or financial district to "chelsea, meatpacking, greenwhich village" would be same from travelling from LIC in terms of time and convenience using the subway. Is that a correct thing..that LIC area is also as good???I see a 3 star in hotwire in downtown - financial district, which after taxes would be around 217$'s..should I just purchase that instead of bidding? Not sure if this hotel would be in SOHO or financial district?
varoon Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Posted May 19, 2013 Any guesses on this & this is a great deal?3* downtown - financial districtDescription Our 3-star hotels include: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts Four Points by Sheraton Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Wingate Inns by Wyndham Hampton Inns and other brand-name and independent hotels
yellowdog Posted May 19, 2013 Report Posted May 19, 2013 varoonPlease keep all posts in the same thread since posts are for the same stay. And please list the amenities HOTWIRE associates with the hotel you're looking at and we'll be happy to have a look at this.Please use the board's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your purchases and searchesYellowdog.
varoon Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Posted May 19, 2013 This Hotel features the following amenities:Free Breakfast <amenity names only please... not descriptions>Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.
varoon Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Posted May 19, 2013 ALSO AaronJb/Romelle/thereuare..thanks for all the help till nowGot hold of a friends US credit card and did the bidding on priceline a few days back. Wasnt a sucessful bid. I bid upto 165 USD ie around 210$ per night after taxes and fees for 3.5 Star..I not ok with going below a 3 star! The area I was bidding to recap were. I can maximum bid upto 165$'sCentral Park SouthChelsea AreaEmpire State Building AreaHell's KitchenLower East SideMadison Square Garden - Convention AreaMidtown EastMidtown WestSoHo - TribecaTimes Square - Theatre DistrictMaybe I should include financial district as well and try again? But for a first time visitor, wont that be really at one end of Manhattan? I already have a good deal/blocking in Long Island City for Hotel verve for 165$ all inclusive. But I am told that one should stay in Manhanttan only ( basically for the night life), even though travelling from say Times Square or financial district to "chelsea, meatpacking, greenwhich village" would be same from travelling from LIC in terms of time and convenience using the subway. Is that a correct thing..that LIC area is also as good???I see a 3 star in hotwire in downtown - financial district, which after taxes would be around 217$'s..should I just purchase that instead of bidding? Not sure if this hotel would be in SOHO or financial district?
varoon Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Posted May 19, 2013 YellowdogHere are the details of the amenities, mentioned on hotwireThis Hotel features the following amenities:Free Breakfast Fitness Center High-Speed Internet Access Thanks, lookign forward to responses on my queries
thereuare Posted May 20, 2013 Report Posted May 20, 2013 Please use the board's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your purchases and searchesPlease click each of the links above, then reply to this thread and we'll have a closer look at the HOTWIRE offer above.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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