anue Posted August 23, 2013 Report Posted August 23, 2013 Hello!I know NYC is busy in September, but we are looking for a 4* (or better) hotel September 20-23. We'd like to stay in Chelsea, or Soho/Tribeca. But, Central Park South, Empire State Building Area, Hell's Kitchen, Madison Square Garden/Convention Area, Midtown East, Midtown West, Times Square would also be fine.Downtown Financial District, Lower East Side, Upper East Side, Upper West Side as a final option if that makes a difference.I'm hoping for $200/nt including taxes.Dates aren't changeable, and it's my bd, so if that won't work I'll have to get my husband to increase the budget. ;-)Thanks for your help!
thereuare Posted August 24, 2013 Report Posted August 24, 2013 At current rates I think your odds of getting a 4* hotel at a ~$165 bid price are fairly low, but if you want to give it a try, did you first want to only bid Soho and Chelsea, then if that is rejected add the second group of zones, and if that is rejected add the third group of zones... OR is your 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. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
greydog Posted August 24, 2013 Report Posted August 24, 2013 Hi! I am going to NY the exact same dates as you. Goal price was <1000 for 3 nights. Used tricks on this board hoping for Midtown East and just got it. Got 4* for 250 - the W new york. i started at 180. I had a bad experience at a W in Chicago so we have our fingers crossed for better service! Its my first time using priceline and I think i got a deal? Hope that helps. Have fun!
yellowdog Posted August 24, 2013 Report Posted August 24, 2013 greydogWelcome to BetterBidding!Can you please post your win in a separate topic so it can appear in board's Priceline and Hotwire Calendar of Wins. Please include, date(s) for your stay, price paid/night before tax/fee's, star rating, name of hotel and the zone. Thanx!Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchases and searches.
travelmie Posted August 24, 2013 Report Posted August 24, 2013 I like your idea of bid Soho and Chelsea, then if that is rejected add the second group of zones, and if that is rejected add the third group of zones.Thanks!
travelmie Posted August 24, 2013 Report Posted August 24, 2013 Not sure why, but in the original post my name was anue, but my reply to your question is from travelmie. Same person but, different computer = different name.
thereuare Posted August 24, 2013 Report Posted August 24, 2013 Maybe another person (family member / room mate) has their user details saved on the other computer?I don't think your budget is going to be enough for a 4* hotel but we can give it a try...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* Soho...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Chelsea...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Soho and Chelsea...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165If the above is rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* CPS, ESB, HK, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* CPS, ESB, HK, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, Soho...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* CPS, ESB, HK, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, Chelsea...Bid $153, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $158, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* CPS, ESB, HK, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, Soho and Chelsea...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected we'll then revise to include your last group of 4* zones OR lower your star rating or increase your budget for the zones/star levels above.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
travelmie Posted August 25, 2013 Report Posted August 25, 2013 You were right. Didn't win. I think my budget needs an increase.Do you think it'll help to wait a week?And increase the budget by 25$ or 35$ per bid?I'm seeing 4* HOTWIRE hotels starting $224 and 4.5* $255.Thanks!
thereuare Posted August 25, 2013 Report Posted August 25, 2013 If you want a 'midtown' location i think you're looking in the $200-$225 range... a little less if Downtown is also acceptable.Let us know 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
travelmie Posted August 26, 2013 Report Posted August 26, 2013 yikes, I bet you're right. Let's look at midtown locations and Chelsea.(So, everything but Downtown Financial District, Lower East Side, Upper East Side, Upper West Side)Still 4*, but no more than $225.Thanks!
thereuare Posted August 27, 2013 Report Posted August 27, 2013 To avoid any confusion, please list the zones that you are willing to accept (rather than the ones that you won't accept) and we will suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
travelmie Posted August 27, 2013 Report Posted August 27, 2013 Here...Soho, Chelsea, CPS, ESB, HK, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, UWSThanks!
thereuare Posted August 27, 2013 Report Posted August 27, 2013 Using your TWO re-bid zones you can bid as follows:Select 4* Soho, Chelsea, CPS, ESB, HK...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, UWSBid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, Chelsea, CPS, ESB, HK...Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Soho, MTE, MTW, TS, UWSBid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Soho, MTE, CPS, ESB, HK...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, Chelsea, MTW, TS, UWSBid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Soho, Chelsea, MTW, ESB, HK...Bid $183, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $188, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, MTE, CPS, TS, UWSBid $183, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $188, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Soho, Chelsea, CPS, TS, HK...Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, MTE, MTW, ESB, UWSBid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Soho, Chelsea, CPS, ESB, UWS...Bid $198, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $203, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, HKBid $198, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $203, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, MTE CPS, ESB, HK...Bid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $208, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Soho, Chelsea, MTW, TS, UWSBid $205, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $208, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Soho, MTE, MTW, ESB, HK...Bid $113, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $218, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, Chelsea, CPS, TS, UWSBid $213, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $218, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* Soho, MTE, MTW, ESB, HK, MSG, Chelsea, CPS, TS, UWS...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $223, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225If the above is rejected PRICELINE EXPRESS does have a 4* hotel in the MTE zone for $255/nite, but using the discount link code in my signature gives an additional 10% off effectively bringing your cost down to $230/nite.Any 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
Recommended Posts
Register now, we have a huge community of travel enthusiasts to answer any questions you might have.
Sign In Now