Priceline Hotel: Big family first time visit NYC

[Newtraveler2013]

Hi. I really really need some suggestions on planning our first visit to NYC specially on the hotel choice.

We have 4 adults and 2 school age kids. Main activities are the sightseeing at NYC. Want to book >3.5* and where will be the best way to get cheaper (considering hotel, parking, train/bus tickets...), easy commute from hotel to the visiting sites? Seems NJ, jersey city Hoboken is more expensive than down town NYC. But maybe I over looked the parking fee for hotels in NYC. The dates we are looking at are 7/12-16, 2 rooms or suit.

Should I keep bidding for Hoboken >3.5* hotels, but I already bid 120$... No luck

Or

Just bid NYC? Which district? Is there anyway I can find cheap parking lot at NYC, so I don 't have to pay hotel for parking.

Please help!!!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

If you haven't yet please start by reading your messages.

The first issue you need to address is that PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request. This is especially true in NYC where rooms are typically smaller then usual and rooms with two beds is often considered an upgrade from 'standard'. If this is not a risk you're willing to take HOTWIRE may still be an option as they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy and ensure sleeping accommodations for everyone you include in your search (although this usually means two beds, the second 'bed' could be a sofabed, rollaway, etc)

Let us know your thoughts regarding the comments above, as well as your maximum budget (per nite per room before fees/taxes) and we'll have a closer look at your options.

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

[Newtraveler2013]

We are willing to take the risk of one bed / room. But most 3.5* above hotels should have just king bed as single bed, right? I hope to get less than 150 / room before taxes/ fees. But, the parking and commute should also be considered since it could be very significant...

Thanks.

[Newtraveler2013]

Can you help to ID these hotels too?

Which of these hotels will be considered better choice for us? July 12-16, 2 rooms , total 2 adults, 1 kid per room. Considering factors: 1. Commute from hotel to attractions at NYC and 2. cost total including hotel, parking, train/ bus ticket

3-star Hotel in Times Square - Theatre District ( no recommendation) for 133$

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Free Internet , Smoke Free Rooms , Fitness Center ,

Restaurant(s) ,

Business Center ,

High-Speed internet, an extra charge may apply.

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 covering

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible common areas

Accessible bathroom

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

Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower

3.5 Downtown - SoHo - Financial District area hotel 95% for 142$

Fitness center, business center .... No other amenities

3.5-star Hotel in Empire State Building 90% for 142$

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Boutique Hotel

Property offers a distinctive, unique or eclectic atmosphere. Many boutique hotels are smaller, hip properties in an urban setting, or renovated hotels with historical flair.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Laundry Facilities (self-service)

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

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.

2.5-star Hotel in Hoboken - Jersey City - North Bergen. 109$

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Free Parking

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Free Breakfast

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Suite

A guestroom designed for an extended stay and/or that is more spacious than the average hotel room. Suites typically offer residential-style furnishings, as well as separate living and sleeping areas; some also offer kitchenettes.

Smoke Free Rooms

Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.

High-Speed Internet Access

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

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

[AaronJB]

But most 3.5* above hotels should have just king bed as single bed, right?

Not in New York City. Some rooms at the 3.5* and above level are as small as 130-160 sq ft. A king - when available - is often a paid upgrade (and PRICELINE reservations are for standard rooms.) Kings are definitely not common at the standard room level in many NYC properties.

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

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

If you haven't yet please start by reading your messages.

2x

Given the comments above that a single bedded room may very likely be less than a King sized bed (it could be as small as one double bed) are you still willing to accept this risk? While taking this risk in a family oriented market such as Orland may be a risk that most are willing to accept... it's usually not recommended or an acceptable risk in the NYC market. Also, how old are the children as it sometimes can be easier to get away with it if the kids are very young vs. if the kids are teenagers.

How many rooms/adults/children were included above for the HOTWIRE search?

How many vehicles will you need to park and from what direction are you traveling from?

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

[Newtraveler2013]

No, only one queen or smaller bed / room would not work. But the 4*, 3.5* hotels in Hoboken seem have all king beds. Do you think it is better deal if I can bid hoboken 3.5 , 4 in Priceline? How much for the bid will be comparable with getting 3, 3.5 hotel in NYC in terms of all cost.

Go back to the Hotwire. I put July 13-16, 2 adult 1 kid, 2 rooms

We have one car and driving from Washington, D.C

$131 per room, per night at Times Square - Theatre District area hotel

Free Internet, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center

$132 per room, per night at Downtown - SoHo - Financial District area hotel

Fitness Center, High-Speed Internet Access

95% recommended

$142 per room, per night at Empire State Building area hotel

Boutique Hotel, Restaurant(s), Laundry Facilities (self-service)

90% recommended

$145 per room, per night at Downtown - SoHo - Financial District area hotel

Pet friendly, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s)

95% recommended

Or should I consider Long Island?

[AaronJB]

Are you searching for 4 adults/2 kids/2 rooms or 2a/1c/2r?

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

[Newtraveler2013]

We have total of 4 a 2 c. My plan is to book 2 room with 2a/1c in each room. Thanks.

[AaronJB]

Go back to the Hotwire. I put July 13-16, 2 adult 1 kid, 2 rooms

Are the above listings appearing when you search 2 rooms/4 adults/2 children or 2 rooms/2a/1c? You will get different results when searching for 2/4/2 vs 2/2/1 and if you are 4a/2c, then you should search for 4a/2c/2rooms

Additionally, If you go back to HOTWIRE and click this offer from the search results page, then on the ensuing page click the 'See all' link under the amenities, do you see more than what you've posted above?

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

[thereuare]

If you haven't yet please start by reading your messages.

3x... please read your messages.

Go back to the Hotwire. I put July 13-16, 2 adult 1 kid, 2 rooms

If you're trying to search for your 'true' occupancy you would need to search 2rooms/4adults/2children. The guests are the total for all rooms.. not per room.

Have your dates changed as originally you listed your check-in as July 12th but are now searching for a July 13th check-in?

How old are the children?

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