oohoohmonkey Posted June 20, 2013 Report Posted June 20, 2013 New to this so would really appreciate any help with priceline. Been through the hotel lists and read some posts. It's our first visit to New York 22-April-2014 for 3 nights for my 40th bday/15th wedding anniversary before we head to Vegas. Our budget $850 inc taxes and so far all bids for Lower East Side/Empire/Midtown East/SoHo been rejected from $180 to $230 for 4*. Am I bidding too early? Or being unrealistic? or both?
AaronJB Posted June 20, 2013 Report Posted June 20, 2013 While I generally suggest preparation (researching rates, planning initial bids) even for those seeking to book early, this is definitely a bit early and I'd suggest not going too far too quickly - I wouldn't bid any higher at this point in time. Can you confirm all of the zone/s that would be acceptable?Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
oohoohmonkey Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Posted June 20, 2013 I bid from $180-$235 and got $235 per night with $154 taxes which was only $9 over my total budget. I think I probably bid too early. But thanks for input Aaron... I had gone $5 up before I read your post to wait. I'm happy with price though as it is coming up as $360 (total) more on cheapest ebookers. And I got Empire area which was my ideal. Some little gripes I've read on Trip Advisor on size of room etc are from people paying $350 a night. Really excited now it's booked.
AaronJB Posted June 20, 2013 Report Posted June 20, 2013 Congrats on your success. Glad you are pleased with the result - this is a well-located property in the ESB area.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 and have fun on your B-day/anniversary. :)
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