Priceline Hotel: Priceline with Family of 4??

[dtmd]

We are looking into a trip to NYC the 25-28 of July. Would like to stay more centralized (Times Square, Midtown). Have 4 adults - goal is under 200/night.

Any thoughts?

Its been quite a while since I used priceline - but wanted to know if sleeping arrangements could be accomodated?

[AaronJB]

PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy/1 bed. 2 beds can be requested with the hotel, but the hotel can say no or charge more. The city in the US where there is the highest risk of saying no is New York City - hotel rooms in the city are smaller-than-average (even at the 3.5/4* level, some hotels offer rooms around 150 sq ft) and rooms with quad occupancy/2 beds - when available - often go for a premium. HOTWIRE - where you can indicate 4 people - is a better choice, as if 4 people are indicated, you should get some form of bedding (it may not be two beds - it may be 1 + sofabed or 1 + rollaway.)

What zone/s would be acceptable exactly? $200 a night unfortunately isn't going to be realistic for a 4* on HOTWIRE for these date/s w/4 adults - although not hugely far off (HOTWIRE has a 4* in MTE for $232). PRICELINE will be cheaper than HOTWIRE but again, be prepared for 1 bed.

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

[dtmd]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback.

[AaronJB]

Happy to help - please let us know what you decide and if you have additional questions.

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

[thereuare]

Based upon the above, how would you like to proceed?

Are you able to increase your budget at all OR are you considering lowering your star rating?

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