ljca79 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 We would like to stay in NYC during an Oct weekend (not Columbus Day), Saturday through Monday. What is a good bidding strategy for a 4.5*-5* hotel in or around TS? We would like to stay fairly close (Central Park South, Midtown East, Midtown Central). Looking to spend no more than $250/night. Is that possible? Or do we need to move down to a 4*? All advice welcome!
thereuare Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 Welcome to BetterBidding!Any Sat-Mon in October is acceptable except for 10/12-10/14? You may be successful in one of the zones you listed near the very top end of your budget... or you could likely get a 4.5*-5* well within your budget if you also include Downtown in your bidding.Are you ready to start bidding now?Let us know how you'd like to move forward and we'll take it from there.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
ljca79 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Posted August 12, 2013 Yes - any Sat. through Mon. except Columbus Day will work. Not really interested in Downtown - want to be closer to TS than that. in other words, would rather have a 4* where the action is than a 5* far away. Thanks! Ready to start bidding...and using your link!
thereuare Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 When bidding in NYC You have TEN re-bid zones at the 5* level and SEVEN re-bid zones at the 4.5* level.Select 5* MTE...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 5* MTW...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 5* CPS...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 5* MTE and MTW...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 5* MTE and CPS...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 5* MTE, MTW, CPS...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $233, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $243, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $248, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250As noted, it's worth a shot, but it think your chances are less than 50/50. You could try the 5* bidding for each of your dates and then if rejected try the same strategy at the 4.5* level... but if you'd rather not take the time you can simply begin with 4.5* bidding.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.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
ljca79 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Posted August 12, 2013 They offered me a 4.5* in either TS or MTE for $312. I am turning it down and trying again later. Might be dumb, but I think I can do better!
AaronJB Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 The price required is somewhere between your last failed bid and the counter-offer. You can definitely try to wait it out a bit, but do note that - at least traditionally - this is an expensive period.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
ljca79 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Posted August 13, 2013 Thrilled with this bid win! Thanks, betterbidding.I used your PRICELINE link to begin my purchase.
yellowdog Posted August 13, 2013 Report Posted August 13, 2013 Congratulations on your success!Thanks for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding :) We hope you're satisfied with the outcome and will like the Omni.Enjoy your stay.Yellowdog.
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