lestofunk Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hi, I won a bid last november thanks to your suggestions and I really enjoyed my stay at W downtown...I'll be in NYC again from aug 20th to 26th with my wife and I'd like to stay in the same area (downtown-financial)Do you have any idea about 4.5* hotels? W is included in those? Last time no 4.5 were in the list... During that period the median retail price for a 4.5 star hotel in Downtown is $234Average winning bid: $168/nightAny suggestion for my bid?Thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 The W Downtown is currently 4.5* rated by PRICELINE... i've updated the New York City Priceline Hotel List to reflect this change.While Downtown is usually a good option when prices in midtown are too high, for your dates rates in midtown are actually quite reasonable and may actually be less than staying Downtown... is Downtown the only zone you're willing to consider for this trip?With the W Downtown available HERE for $235/nite for your dates, how high are you willing to bid for any 4.5* property in the zone?On a side note, and for comparison purposes, i think you may be looking as low as $135-$155 for a 4* hotel in midtown.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know your thoughts and how you'd like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
lestofunk Posted July 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Your suggestions are precious as usual...I've just booked the W downtown from aug 22 to 26 thanks to a fantastic promo rate ($199 taxes included :lol: ) so now I'm looking for a 4.5* or 4* from 20 to 22nd... only 2 days... rates at the W seem to be really expensive.. more than 300 bucks.I know that moving from an hotel to another is a little bit uncomfortable but... What about a 4* Downtown... just for 2 days... what would be the right bid??ThanxPSI always use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin my travel purchases ;) Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Not sure thru which service you booked the W Downtown, but if direct on their website, please not that we are an affiliate of the W Hotels as well as most other major hotel chains and online agencies, please check for and use the links there whenever possible.For Downtown Aug 20-22 i'd guess you're likely looking in the $165-$185 area. Let us know what you'd like to use as your maximum bid and we'll advise accordingly.Thanks 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 Link to comment
lestofunk Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Not sure thru which service you booked the W Downtown, but if direct on their website, please not that we are an affiliate of the W Hotels as well as most other major hotel chains and online agencies, please check for and use the links there whenever possible.Ok thanks.. i will do it for sure...For Downtown Aug 20-22 i'd guess you're likely looking in the $165-$185 area. Let us know what you'd like to use as your maximum bid and we'll advise accordingly.$165-185 is definitely my area... max bid $200 but for a real 4.5* or 5*... I know it's not easy...Really thanks Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 At current rates i don't think you have much chance for a 4.5* or 5* at $200 or less in the Downtown zone... did you wan to try this first anyway? Are you ready to try for a 4* hotel in this zone or are you waiting and holding out hope for a higher rated hotel?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 Link to comment
lestofunk Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Yes I'm ready for a 4* in downtown... hope to avoid Club Quarters and World Center... I don't like them too much Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 When bidding 4* in NYC you have TWO 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.(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)Select 4* Downtown...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Downtown and re-bid zone2...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $165If the above is rejected wait 24 hours and re-try, once again using this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Downtown...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Downtown and re-bid zone2...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $185Any 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 Link to comment
lestofunk Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Yes I'm quite familiar with re-bidding.Last Question... do you think I could have a chance to win a bid offering $200 for a 4.5* or 5* in another zone?? Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Last Question... do you think I could have a chance to win a bid offering $200 for a 4.5* or 5* in another zone??Possible... but doubtful. looks like you'd need to be closer to $220-$240 for a 4.5* hotel in a different zone, is my guess.Let us know how you'd like to proceed and how we can assist further. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
lestofunk Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 GOT IT!!World Center Hotel from Aug 20th to 22nd $185 per night...total $370.00Taxes and Fees: $85.56Priceline Hotel Coupon: -$18.50Total Charged to Card: $437.06MANY MANY MANY Thanx... :lol: :lol: :lol: Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Congratulations on your success! While one of the properties you were hoping to avoid, glad to see that for this price you're still pleased with the results and can make this work for your needs before you change over the W Downtown.Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Enjoy your stay.PS- i like this pizza place not too far from your hotel(s). It's a restaurant, not a slice shop, and the 'grandma style pies' are very good and reasonably priced for the quality of ingredients that are used (drinks are on the high side thought, like the rest of Manhattan):Adrienne's Pizza Bar54 Stone StNew York, NY 10004 Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
lestofunk Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I really love stone street and I'll try Adrienne pizza... I'm from Italy my dear and I'll let you know if they serve the real Italian grandma pizza! ;) ;) ThanxLuca Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 I can't tell you if it's real... but i can tell you that it is really good. :)Keste on Bleeker has a reputation for the best Neopolitan-style if you like that variety, but it's not cheap... about $14-$18 for a personal pie (just so your forewarned)Have a great trip! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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