snowolf Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 Half a month ago I bided successfully in MTE, $130 get one night in Marriott which is four stars hotel. We now plan to go back to NYC between Sep 17 and 19. But I have tried many times in TS, MTE, MTW and MSG. Even $150 is not accepted for a 3.5 stars hotel. Since we will visit Manhattan in those two days, we don't want to live in Brookly or other far away place. I wonder why I got such a cheap price before but now even Express Deal can be higer than $250?? Should I wait for longer time and see if they will have more discount or I will have the same high price later?Thanks for your help!!
AaronJB Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 Please post your prior NYC stay as a separate thread, then reply to this thread with your desired budget per night for this stay and we would be happy to offer our thoughts.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
snowolf Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Posted September 4, 2013 I would like to get a home no higher than $160 per night. I appreciate to stay in Manhattan for we will mostly visit there. Thanks! I will post my win seperately.
thereuare Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 You can wait and hope for rates to head lower, but current rates are substantially higher than your $160/nite budget that you would need to see a MAJOR drop in rates for $160 to be successful... do you have a Plan B?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
snowolf Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks for your suggestion. But how about the price in downtown? Even though I really don't want to live there because it is a little far away. But if the price in middle town will be as high as now....I will be forced to consider downtown. I never waited until the real last minutes, but from your experience, will the price be lower, t.ex around 2 or 3 days before my check-in date?Thanks :)
thereuare Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 Even Downtown is expensive for your dates.There is no telling if rates will come down, or move even higher, between now and your stay... it all depends upon how actual new reservations and cancellations come in relative to expected new reservations and cancellations. However, i believe the United Nations starts their session on Sept. 18th and that is likely a major factor in the high rates you're seeing (and at least those nationals attending for this reason won't likely be canceling their reservations)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
snowolf Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Posted September 4, 2013 Ok, thanks. So how about I rise my expect budget up to 250 dollars? Is it possible to bid two rooms in Manhattan? If so, could you help me with the strategy?Thanks for all your help :)
thereuare Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 We can try, but be forewarned that $250 may still be difficult for a 3.5* or better in one of the four zones you're current bidding.I'd begin with:Select 3.5* TS...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTE...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MSG...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* TS and MTE...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MSG...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MTE...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* TS and MSG...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MSG and MTE...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and TS...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* TS and MTE, MTW...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* TS and MTE, MSG...Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MSG and MTE...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MSG and TS...Bid $210, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MSG and MTE and TS...Bid $215If the above is rejected wait 24 hours and re-try (once again using the PRICELINE link on the board and not links in any email that PRICELINE may send letting you know that you're eligible to bid again):Select 3.5* TS...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTE...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MSG...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* TS and MTE...Bid $225, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MSG...Bid $225, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MTE...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* TS and MSG...Bid $230, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MSG and MTE...Bid $235, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and TS...Bid $235, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* TS and MTE, MTW...Bid $240, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* TS and MTE, MSG...Bid $240, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MSG and MTE...Bid $245, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MSG and TS...Bid $245, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3.5* MTW and MSG and MTE and TS...Bid $250Any 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
snowolf Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks for your help. I got two nights in TS Marriott Marquis for $230. No overbid. I accept the price. :)
thereuare Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 No overbid. I accept the price. :)Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing your purchase with the board.Can you please add a reply to this thread clarifying if you won this hotel by bidding at PRICELINE's Name Your Own Price OR was this a 'retail' purchase where you knew the name of the hotel beforehand?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
snowolf Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Posted September 10, 2013 Yes it is from Priceline "Name Your Own Price". I saw a PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal 4* in TS with $246, I thought it could be cheaper if I bid it. Since you told me because of the UN meeting the price in Manhattan might go up, I decided to take the deal. The price I started from $205 and add 2 or 3 dollar each time. I guessed 4* hotels in other zones might not be as cheap as this one at that time, so I almost can add every zone as a re-bid zone. Anyway, I don't care if I get a room in MTE or MTW.
AaronJB Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Pretty terrific deal for a very busy period.Enjoy your stay.
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