Maeva Posted March 8, 2013 Report Posted March 8, 2013 So I want to celebrate my 30th bday in NYC... I'm thinking of staying from Oct. 5th to Oct. 8th (from sunday to tuesday).Prices are super high, even in Priceline & Hotwire. I usually stay in NJ since I drive from Montreal, but this time I'll be flying and want to stay in Manhattan. I don't mind staying in any area really, but I'd like a 3* or more. Would like top pay $150/night. What do you all think, is that possible? October seems to be a busy time in NYC!:)
thereuare Posted March 9, 2013 Report Posted March 9, 2013 Please click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, then reply to this thread and we'll have a look at your post above.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too!Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Maeva Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Posted April 22, 2013 Hi!I originally made a post about wanting to go to NYC in october, but plans are changing and I will be in NYC in november. Probably from either friday to monday, or saturday to tuesday. I can go any of the first 3 weekends of November. Prices seem to be lower from the 16 to the 19th, though.I've already clicked your HOTWIRE and PRICELINE links to do some searching (although PL is blocked at work when I access it from the search box above; but not Hotwire), and prices seem a little high...I can get the Roosevelt for about $210 on Expedia, so I'm looking to get something a little better for the same price... I don't mind paying a little more but would like to keep it under $225/night (taxes & all). I'm a little overwhelmed, I'm used to staying in Jersey City but would like to be in Manhattan this time, since we're flying into JFK.There is a 3* 1/2 hotel in Times Square for $193/night right now: Boutique Hotel, Restaurant(s), High-Speed Internet Access, Wheelchair accessible. Recommended in 85% of the reviews. Any idea what it could be? Also, when should I start bidding? I'm wondering if it's better to wait a little, or start bidding now?Thanks!
AaronJB Posted April 22, 2013 Report Posted April 22, 2013 The Fall and first half of the Winter in NYC (up until around 12/15) are quite expensive, with few exceptions. One of the exceptions (usually) are the day/s right before Thanksgiving.While this is a slower period by comparison than the season, I'd still be actively trying to get something locked in. You can choose a "ceiling" and work up to that ceiling for 2-3 months - if nothing is accepted, then you can consider moving up your ceiling and/or looking at different star ratings/zone.Unfortunately, the HOTWIRE 3.5* TS has not yet ben ID'd/reported to the board.What would be your desired budget per night, and which zone/s would be acceptable?Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Maeva Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Posted April 29, 2013 Desired budget per night would be around $175-$200 (with taxes & fees)... Is that too low? As for zones, I am not too picky, and I'm not too familiar with them either. As long as we can walk, I guess we're good! Downtown wouldn't be my first choice :)Midtown East/Central, ESB or TS would probably be my fav areas to stay in.While looking at the results I get, I find the the 2nd weekend of November seems to be cheaper in comparison to the one before... So I guess our dates would be Nov. 9th to the 12th (or the 8th to the 11th).Thanks so much :)
thereuare Posted April 29, 2013 Report Posted April 29, 2013 The first weekend of November is the NY Marathon which is always a busy hotel weekend in NYC.For Nov 8-11 HOTWIRE has a 4* hotel offered for $163/nite in the MTE zone with:Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Roll-in Shower ... best guess for this property would be the Roosevelt Hotel (and note in a HOTWIRE search how everything else at the 4* level is substantially more expensive).If using this as a maximum bid and you want to try bidding for a lower rate on PRICELINE, you can try as follows:When bidding 4* in NYC you have FOUR 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* MTE and MTW...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* ESB and TS...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* ESB and MTW...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MTE and TS...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS and MTW...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $138, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* ESB and MTE...Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $138, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MTE and MTW and ESB...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MTE and MTW and TS...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS and ESB and MTE...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $153, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS and ESB and MTW...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $153, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS and ESB and MTE and MTW...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160Any 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
Maeva Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Posted May 31, 2013 Hi!Just wanted to 'close' this topic as I will be making a new one for september... Going to NYC in sept instead of november... Much more expensive but these are the only dates I can travel!Hopefully I can still get a good deal.
Maeva Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Posted May 31, 2013 Hi!I'm trying to book an hotel for Sept. 26th to the 29th.Anyways, I'm hoping to stay in MTW, ESB, TS or the MSG area. I don't mind staying in CPS either, but it wouldn't be my first choice. I guess I wouldn't mind staying elsewhere, but probably not downtown. In the Express Deal on PL, there's a 4* for CPS for $228. Am I right to think I could get it cheaper if bidding? I'm bidded for 4* up to $215 for all those areas but no winning bid so far... I understand september is a little expensive. I'm ok staying in a 3.5* or even a 3* if it's still an 'okay' hotel. I'm not picky, but I hate paper thin walls though ;)I'm thinking of booking the 4* in CPS for $228, but of course I'd like to get it for a cheaper rate by bidding... I believe it is the Renaissance 57 which seems ok (and shows up at around $400/night on other websites for those dates). I'm not seeing anything interesting on Hotwire. Is it too early to bid? Or are those dates too expensive and I should just book the 4* in CPS?Thanks for your input...
Maeva Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Posted May 31, 2013 Well... ended up changing my dates and finally won the Renaissance Hotel for this expensive time of the year. Bidded $205, $210 and was then $215 was accepted. I included 4* in MTE, CPS, TS & MSG. I'm pretty happy about my win, I understand it's not the best hotel but the location looks great and I'm not really picky about hotels anyways, as long as it isn't TOO noisy.It's not my first time visiting NYC, but it's my first staying in Manhattan so I'm excited! :)
stlfan62 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Posted May 31, 2013 Please take a look at my priceline win for this hotel.When you arrive, ask about getting an upgrade to one of the recently renovated rooms. And be sure to check out the rooftop bar!
Maeva Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks for the tip!! Will do! Who knows, we might be lucky and get an upgrade for free :)And I'll definitely check out the rooftop bar... Wow, september seems so far away but I'm overly excited.
AaronJB Posted May 31, 2013 Report Posted May 31, 2013 Congrats on your success. :)Very nice deal for what is traditionally a busier time of year. Glad you are looking forward to your stay.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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