Beela Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 Hi,I'm new to this forum, so please accept my apologies in advance if the answer is blatantly obvious.We would like to be at the Sheraton Times Square July 31 - August 4. Is there any way I can work around Hotwire or Priceline to get a rate lower than Sheraton's website? I saw someone post that they have this hotel for $110 or $120 and I'm wondering if someone could help me figure out how to go about bidding? I'm so lost. :(Thank you! :)
AaronJB Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome to Betterbidding.There is no way to guarantee a particular property via either service. If you bid on PRICELINE for a 4* in Times Square (to use an example), you have to be willing to stay in *any* 4* in the zone. With HOTWIRE, you can make an educated guess as to which hotels are showing, but there's only one per star rating per zone and it may not be the one you are looking for. With the discounts that both services offer, it really requires flexibility as to where you stay. I'm not seeing what would appear to be a potential match for the Sheraton for these dates on HOTWIRE - are you only interested in the Sheraton?Additionally, unfortunately $110-120 may not be realistic for these date/s at the 4* level.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Beela Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Posted July 15, 2013 Hi Aaron,I have stayed there before and so I guess it's more that I'm familiar with it than anything else. The rates I found from searching in the search box above but you're right, it is the middle of summer and prices could be much higher. I think since it is my first time using HOTWIRE or PRICELINE I'm kind of scared!Not necessarily attached to the Sheraton...not looking for a boutique hotel, somewhere in Midtown/Times Square and walking distance to Macy's! :-)
thereuare Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 If you only want the Sheraton i'm seeing rates for your dates at $300+. As you say you're open to other properties, i am seeing what i believe to be The New York Palace for $200/nite for your dates. Should i be wrong in my guess, you have the 'safety net' of knowing that the HOTWIRE hotel offered is 4.5/5.0 user review rated on Tripadvisor (so it should be a good one / positive experience). While this hotel isn't that that close to Macy's (neither is the Sheraton... this property would be add about 7-8 minutes if you were walking) the New York Palace is about 5 blocks from a subway station that will take you directly to Macy's... or you can take some of your savings and take a taxi back to the hotel with your many bags (~$10 or so).I'm also seeing what i believe to be the Affinia Shelburne or Affinia Dumont (i'm not sure which, but i'd lean towards the Shelburne) offered for $176/nite for your dates... if correct, both of these hotels are well reviewed and would be walkable to Macys (assuming you considered the Sheraton to be walk-able)Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. (or the our Sheraton link as found in our Support Page should you decide that is the only property you want and choose to book direct)Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Beela Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Posted July 17, 2013 As directed, I'm posting back in my original thread.Saw Sheraton Times Square July 31- Aug 4 on sale at Travelocity for $253 a night. I'm not 100% attached to the property but would like to stay at a Starwood property. I'll read through the info again to figure out how to get a 4+ hotel in the area. Hoping with taxes for around $1000.Thank you.
thereuare Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 Just like you can't bid for a specific hotel, there is no way to bid for a specific chain either.Through PRICELINE / HOTWIRE you can get a 4* hotel in NYC for your dates for ~$900 all-in... so you need to decide if you're willing to accept any 4* hotel for this price OR prefer to pay ~$1200 for the Sheraton or some other property priced at ~$250/nite.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too!Let us know if/how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Beela Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Posted July 21, 2013 Hello,Have booked W New York for August 1-4 however there's an adjustment in my schedule and I'll be in NY July 31. Adding this extra day at the hotel is double the rate I got ($164). Any suggestions/tips to either score the same hotel or somewhere near to it so I don't have to lug my suitcases too far?Thank you!
AaronJB Posted July 21, 2013 Report Posted July 21, 2013 Did you get the W for 8/1-4 via regular rate or via PRICELINE/HOTWIRE?Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Beela Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Posted July 21, 2013 Hi Aaron,I got it through Travelocity and when I went back the deal was gone, and the hotel won't match the rate. I think it was one of their Good Buys or something like that. Thank you.
AaronJB Posted July 22, 2013 Report Posted July 22, 2013 Please use the site's Travelocity link to start your purchases and searches. Additionally, please start a new thread for the 7/31 stay and we would be happy to offer our thoughts.
Beela Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Posted July 22, 2013 Hi,I have the W New York booked for August 1st but am actually going to be in NY the day before. Require help finding either the same hotel, or somewhere nearby for July 31. Would prefer 4 star, and under $175. Any help would be appreciated. And yes, I'll use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links through BetterBidding :-)Thanks!
thereuare Posted July 22, 2013 Report Posted July 22, 2013 HOTWIRE has a 4* hotel in the MTC zone for $174/nite which i'm guessing to be the Warwick:Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Blind Accessible Deaf Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower This would be about a 15 minute walk (or $6-$7 taxi ride)... does this work for your needs?Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. (and please check the Support Page for your non-priceline and non-hotwire purchases, where we have links to most of the major hotel chains and online booking agencies, including Travelocity) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Beela Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Posted July 22, 2013 As I will probably cab it instead of walking with my luggage, I am fine with Midtown East or West or Central, or Times Square, or Empire State Building areas. I was about to click on your PRICELINE link and try to do a Name Your Own Price but chickened out!
Beela Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Posted July 22, 2013 Does the order the amenities appear on Hotwire or Priceline typically match up with the order they are listed on an individual hotel's website? Thank you.
Beela Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Posted July 22, 2013 4-star Hotel in Midtown East, July 31 - August 4, $170. 90% recommended.Amenities: Fitness CenterRestaurantBusiness Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Roll-in shower
AaronJB Posted July 22, 2013 Report Posted July 22, 2013 HOTWIRE does not show all amenities that a hotel offers. Additionally, HOTWIRE amenities as noted on the list do not necessarily appear on HOTWIRE in the same order as they do on the list. Lastly, the HOTWIRE and PRICELINE lists offer what has been reported to the board - that information can change at at time as new hotels/changes may be seen at any time.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted July 22, 2013 Report Posted July 22, 2013 So how would you like to proceed?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and please click each of these previous links before replying.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted July 22, 2013 Report Posted July 22, 2013 Have booked W New York for August 1-4...4-star Hotel in Midtown East, July 31 - August 4, $170. 90% recommended.Amenities: Fitness CenterRestaurantBusiness Center High-Speed Internet Access Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf Accessible path of travel In-room accessibility Accessible bathroom Roll-in showerDo you need a 2nd room for Aug 1-4 or is your previous purchase refundable that you're now looking at a new offer for the complete stay? (as well as the solo nite in this Priceline NYC thread??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
Beela Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Posted July 22, 2013 Proceed with PRICELINE, and I clicked the link first. Name my own price with $175 being my maximum.
Beela Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Posted July 22, 2013 I'll start all over. July 31, for one night, 4 star or higher in Midtown/Times Square/Empire State area, $175 max. Thank you and sorry for the multiple posts.
thereuare Posted July 23, 2013 Report Posted July 23, 2013 ...I am fine with Midtown East or West or Central, or Times Square, or Empire State Building areas.PRICELINE does not have a Midtown Central zone... did you duplicate this from the Midtown West zone OR did you mean the Central Park South zone?Please confirm and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.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
Beela Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Posted July 23, 2013 Any zone that says "Midtown" so I guess MTW or MTE. (I think I got MTCentral from Hotwire).
thereuare Posted July 23, 2013 Report Posted July 23, 2013 I think I got MTCentral from HotwireI wasn't sure if this was the case or if you meant Central Park South.So to confirm, a 4* hotel in MTE, MTW, TS or ESB with a maximum bid or $175 for one nite July 31. If this is correct...When bidding 4* in New York City 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.Select 4* MTE and MTW...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS and ESB...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, 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 $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MTE and ESB...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* 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 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* MTE and MTW and TS...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MTE and MTW and ESB...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS and ESB and MTW...Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $168, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS and ESB and MTE...Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $168, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS and ESB and MTW and MTE...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $173, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175Any questions feel free to ask. If the above should fail, i'll also point out that there is a 3.5* on HOTWIRE in the MSG zone for $131/nite:Free Internet Boutique Smoke Free Fitness Restaurant Business Hi-Speed Internet Blind Accessible Travel Accessible Room Accessible Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom Accessible Handicapped Parking Roll-in Shower ... best guess for this property would be the Yotel Times Square, and it gets very good reviews with a 4.5/5.0 TA rating.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
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