DomoBetterBidding Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 NEED 4*+ in NYC for 7/30-8/2/13Prefer TS then MSG, MTS, MTW, Empire, CPS, UESbudget is less than $150 before tax.Was hopeful seeing MTW Sheraton New York Times Square and New York Hilton Midtown wins at $110-160 recently.Bid before and used add a zone with lesser *s and was unsuccessful from $110-140 with 6 rebids.I have not seen the Close Browser and re-click PRICELINE link before. I tried this but it said I already bid and had to wait 24 hrs.Read through forums.Any other tips on a successful win on the above?Thanks! Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 While $150 may or may not be enough for this stay, i do think you can improve upon your bidding.To confirm, are you willing to pay more to stay in the TS zone vs. your other zones OR is the goal the least expensive 4* or better in any of your acceptable zones?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know the above and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
DomoBetterBidding Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 would rather spend $150 or less and not stay in TS. Nearby zone at lower price is preferable. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 So to confirm, your goal is the least expensive 4* hotel in any of these zones:TS then MSG, MTS, MTW, Empire, CPS, UESIs this correct?Let us know 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 Link to comment
DomoBetterBidding Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 that is correct. Here is my exact order of preference:Times Square/Theatre DistrictMidtown WestMadison Square GardenEmpire State BuildingCentral Park SouthMidtown EastUpper EastsideUpper WestsideThanks for the help.(please also be specific when I should close browser and reclick on your links... not done that before) Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 ...your goal is the least expensive 4* hotel in any of these zones:TS then MSG, MTS, MTW, Empire, CPS, UESthat is correct. Here is my exact order of preference...If you're looking for the least expensive hotel in any of the acceptable zones then your preference is PRICE and which of the acceptable zones you prefer over the other is not relevant since you're not willing to pay more for one zone vs. the other(s).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.Select 4* TS, MTW, MSG, ESB...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* CPS, MTE, UES, UWS...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS, MTW, MSG, CPS...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $133, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* ESB, MTE, UES, UWS...Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $133, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS, MTW, MTE, ESB...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* CPS, MSG, UES, UWS...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS, MTW, MSG, ESB, CPS, MTE, UES...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $148, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS, MTW, MSG, ESB, CPS, MTE, UWS...Bid $143, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $148, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* TS, MTW, MSG, ESB, CPS, MTE, UES, UWS...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $153, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155Any questions feel free to ask. As i think this will likely take more than $150 i went an extra $5 higher, but you are of course free to stop at whatever dollar limit you're comfortable with.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
DomoBetterBidding Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Tried and tried over several days to get this booked. went up to $160 but it didn't take.Looked at PRICELINE EXPRESSDeals and then Moved over to Hotwire and found a 3.5* at $139. Checked HW Hotel List and all 3.5*s were better options than lowering * rating on Priceline.Posted HW win over there.Thanks for the help!!!!!!Great forum! Hope you are making some money helping us.Domo Link to comment
DomoBetterBidding Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 couldn't get Priceline bids to work in and around Times Square / Theatre district for 4* at $150/nt. found $139 price in this zone, checked hotel list and confirmed all were adequate and located in reasonable area.Thanks BetterBidding for all the info to make an educated decision. Link to comment
yellowdog Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 DomoBetterBiddingThank you for sharing your result with the board!Can you please add a reply to this thread confirming the complete list of amenities associated with this property... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page.Enjoy your stay.Please use the board's PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your purchases and searchesYellowdog. Link to comment
MeAko Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi, would the scheme above work for the October 9-13, 2013 time frame? Link to comment
AaronJB Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi, would the scheme above work for the October 9-13, 2013 time frame?Prices are going to be very different for the busy Fall season - if you need assistance with your stay, please start a new thread with the details of your stay (desired budget, star rating, zones and any other details) and we would be happy to offer our thoughts.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
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