Halmstafreddan Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 Hey,I'm totally new with this HOTWIRE/PRICELINE concept. Me and my girlfriend are visiting NYC 1-8th of november and would like some help finding a nice place to stay.Initially we find the Midtown area, SoHo, Meatpacking district and central park area pretty interesting areas but we we are a bit flexible since we are not very well known to New York.We are looking for a 4* hotel or better and thinking around 200 $ per night.Can this be possible?Would be very happy for any ideas/help.Best RegardsFredrik SimonssonSweden
AaronJB Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 Welcome to Betterbidding.Unfortunately, this is a busy period in NYC due to the fact that the Marathon is going on on 11/3, combined with the issue that the Fall/early Winter is traditionally busy.Are you looking for $200 "all-in" (including taxes/fees) or $200 + taxes/fees? If + taxes/fees, given rates I'm seeing at this moment I think $200 + taxes/fees unfortunately isn't going to be enough but may not be terribly far off. It would depend on the zone, but I think you're probably looking at more in the $225-240 range.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 Welcome to BetterBidding!If you're not aware, or maybe it's the reason you're coming to NYC, but the NYC Marathon is taking place during your dates and this is an extra busy time during an already busy Fall season in NYC.With the above noted, we can try but i think $200 will likely fall a little short... but $225 should be do-able if your budget is flexible.Let us know what you'd like to use as your maximum budget at this time, as well as the zone(s) you are willing to accept (by PRICELINE name), 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
Halmstafreddan Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Posted September 10, 2013 Hey guys,Thanks for your replies.I was thinking a max budget of $200-220 "all-in" (including taxes/fees)We can consider also a 3* or 3,5* hotel if this would result in a better rate.The zones I am thinking about are these:Midtown West - Times SquareMidtown East - Grand CentralChelsea - VillageSoho - TribecaWhat do you think about this?I would very much appreciate some help with a strategy :)Best RegardsFredrik
thereuare Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Let us know what you'd like to use as your maximum budget at this time, as well as the zone(s) you are willing to accept (by PRICELINE name), and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Use the BiddingHelper.com tool and enter your dates and "new york city, ny"... look at the PRICELINE tab and let us know the zone names that you are willing to accept as they appear on that page... the zones you listed above are not the name of PRICELINE bidding zones.I was thinking a max budget of $200-220 "all-in" (including taxes/fees)We can consider also a 3* or 3,5* hotel if this would result in a better rate.At current prices $200 'all-in' isn't likely going to be enough for these dates, even at the 3* level. However, to avoid any confusion while moving forward, please list your maximum bid amount (before fees/taxes) as this way we are sure we are talking the same exact number to bid as well as keeps rates on the board consistent from one thread to the next.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
Halmstafreddan Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Posted September 10, 2013 Hey,thanks for your reply!These are the zones we accept:Central Park SouthChelsea AreaEmpire State Building AreaHell's KitchenLower East SideMadison Square Garden - Convention AreaMidtown EastMidtown WestSoHo - TribecaTimes Square - Theatre DistrictMaximum price per night is $200 (before taxes fees)As we travel with this budget we do also consider 2,5* star hotels.Regards Fredrik
thereuare Posted September 11, 2013 Report Posted September 11, 2013 You can try bidding as follows:Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, MTE, MTW, Soho, TS...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, MTE, MTW, Soho, TS...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, MTE, ESB, HK, LES...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, Chelsea, MTW, Soho, TS...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, MTW, HK, LES...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, MTE, ESB, Soho, TS...Bid $145, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, Soho, LES...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, MTE, MTW, HK, TS...Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, TS...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, MTE, MTW, Soho, LES...Bid $155, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, MTE, ESB, HK, LES...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, MTW, Soho, TS...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, MTE, MTW, HK, LES...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, Chelsea, ESB, Soho, TS...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, MTW, Soho, LES...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, MTE, ESB, HK, TS...Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, Soho, TS...Bid $173, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MSG, MTE, MTW, HK, LES...Bid $173, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MSG, MTE...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MTW, Soho...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, TS...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MTW, MTE...Bid $178, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MSG, Soho...Bid $178, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, TS, MTE...Bid $178, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MSG, Soho...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MTW, MTE...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, TS, MTW...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MSG, MTE, MTW...Bid $183, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MSG, MTE, Soho...Bid $183, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MSG, MTE, TS...Bid $183, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTE, MTW, Soho, TS, CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTE, MTW, Soho, TS, CPS, Chelsea, ESB, LES...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* MTE, MTW, Soho, TS, CPS, Chelsea, ESB, MSG...Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MSG, MTE, MTW, Soho...Bid $188, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS...Bid $188, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 3* CPS, Chelsea, ESB, HK, LES, MSG, MTE, MTW, Soho, TS...Bid $190If you wanted, you could try all of the above first at the 3.5* level, then if rejected, close browser and once again use this PRICELINE link to re-access PRICELINE, and try again at the 3* level.If the above is rejected there is on PRICELINE EXPRESS:3* Hell's Kitchen (Free Breakfast, Free Internet, Business Center, Fitness Center) for $212 - 10% off discount code link in my signature = $191/niteor if you wanted yet another option:3.5* LES (Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Business Center, Fitness Center) for $218 - 10% discount code link = $197/niteAny 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
Halmstafreddan Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Posted September 11, 2013 Hi again,Many thanks.Whats the reason I should close browser and re-access between each bid?Also - any clue about what hotels that are hidden behind:If the above is rejected there is on PRICELINE EXPRESS:3* Hell's Kitchen (Free Breakfast, Free Internet, Business Center, Fitness Center) for $212 - 10% off discount code link in my signature = $191/niteor if you wanted yet another option:3.5* LES (Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Business Center, Fitness Center) for $218 - 10% discount code link = $197/niteMany thanks for your help!Fredrik
thereuare Posted September 11, 2013 Report Posted September 11, 2013 Closing the browser and using the board PRICELINE link allows you to UNcheck previously selected zones, thereby allowing you to increase your bidding opportunities (after a failed bid the selected zones are greyed-out and can't be unchecked)My guess for the LES PRICELINE EXPRESS property would be the Holiday Inn Lower East Side (although the Blue Moon would seem to be a possibility as well, but of the two i'd favor the Holiday Inn as a bit more likely)... for the Hells Kitchen property i think the new Holiday Inn Express New York Manhattan West Side would be a likely outcome.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Halmstafreddan Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Posted September 11, 2013 Hey again,What do u mean with "board PRICELINE link"?Do u mean this very link in your post?I will let you know how it goes :)Regards Fredrik
AaronJB Posted September 11, 2013 Report Posted September 11, 2013 Yes, please click the PRICELINE link within the post. Good luck with your bids.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Halmstafreddan Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Posted September 13, 2013 Hi,I've tried first 3,5* (for above mentioned zones)from 130-190 USD.Then 3* and also 2,5*. No luck unfortunately.I guess it'll be hard to find a decent place for our stay within this budget.Thanks for all help though :)Best regardsFredrik Simonsson
thereuare Posted September 13, 2013 Report Posted September 13, 2013 PRICELINE EXPRESS has THIS 3 Star Hotel in Hells Kitchen (check the dates on the landing page) for $212/nite. Using the discount code link in my signature gives an extra 10% off bringing the room rate down to $191/nite, just $1 more per nite then you have bid above.There is also this 3.5* Hotel in Lower East Side for $217/nite, less 10% brings it to $195/nite.Do either of these work for your needs?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
Halmstafreddan Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Posted August 9, 2015 Hi - sorry I did not follow up how it went here. We ended up just booking via Hotels.com. We stayed at Pod 51 in Midtown East! Very good location and nice design but very simple. Thanks again..
AaronJB Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 Thank you for closing the thread. Hope you had a nice stay. For the future please book through our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate bookings... or thru our Support Page where we have links to most of the major hotel chains and online booking agencies, including hotels.com
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