esmith Posted September 25, 2013 Report Posted September 25, 2013 Looking for a bidding strategy for NYC for 10/11-10/15. I selected the links for Priceline and Hotwire for a could check out the Express Deals and Hotwire offers.Trying to stay in MTE, MTW, CPS, ESB area but will accept just about any of the areas. Would prefer to avoid Downtwon but I am not against it entirely.4* to 4.5*...two rooms. I would go down to 3.5* if needed. Prefer to avoid the Roosevelt in MTE. Prefer to stay around $200-$250 per room.Thank you.
thereuare Posted September 25, 2013 Report Posted September 25, 2013 These dates look to be easier than the previous nites that you're bidding.Please clarify if you want us to include/exclude MTE in the bidding for these dates (i do think you can win a hotel within your budget even without this zone... but it's up to you if you want to include this zone or not)Please confirm and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
esmith Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Posted September 25, 2013 We can include the MTE zone..I will just hope for a Roosevelt fail. I really like the MTE location...the Roosevelt was just such a disappointment. Location was awesome...hotel was rundown and the staff were not exactly friendly. Kinda felt like they were unhappy with Priceline people but maybe they are always like that. The Hyatt, the Westin, and the W are over there though and I hate to leave those out.Thank you. I clicked the links again while doing a afternoon search for the Express Deals...see if anything changed.
thereuare Posted September 26, 2013 Report Posted September 26, 2013 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* MTE, ESB, CPS, Chlesea, DT, HK, LES...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, MTW, SOHO, TS, UES, UWS...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, ESB, CPS, Chlesea, DT, HK, LES...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* MTE, MTW, SOHO, TS, UES, UWS...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* MTE, MTW, CPS, Chlesea, DT, HK, LES...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, ESB, SOHO, TS, UES, UWS...Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MTE, ESB, Soho, Chlesea, DT, HK, LES...Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $173, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, MTW, CPS, TS, UES, UWS...Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $173, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MTE, ESB, CPS, TS, DT, HK, LES...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MSG, MTW, SOHO, Chlesea, UES, UWS...Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...Select 4* MTE, ESB, CPS, Chlesea, UES, HK, LES...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, MTW, SOHO, TS, DT, UWS...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* MTE, ESB, CPS, Chlesea, DT, UWS, LES...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, MTW, SOHO, TS, UES, 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, MTW, CPS, Chlesea, DT, HK, LES...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* MTE, ESB, SOHO, TS, UES, 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* MTE, MTW, Soho, Chlesea, DT, HK, LES...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* MSG, ESB, CPS, TS, UES, UWS...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* MTE, ESB, CPS, Chlesea, DT, HK, LES, MSG, MTW, Soho, TS, UES...Bid $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* MTE, ESB, CPS, Chlesea, DT, HK, LES, MSG, MTW, Soho, TS, UWS...Bid $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* MTE, ESB, CPS, Chlesea, DT, HK, LES, MSG, MTW, Soho, TS, UES, UWS...Bid $220, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $223, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225If the above is rejected HOTWIRE has a 4* hotel in the Downtown zone for $225/nite with Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Wheelchair Accessible which would then appear to be your best deal (best guess for this one would be the Doubletree Financial)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
esmith Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Posted September 26, 2013 So far...no luck. Working my way through.Out of curiosity....PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal...Midtown East 4* - $237. Pet, Business and Fitness. 7.0 Rating. Pet policy says Pets Policy: Pets Allowed. Max Size: Medium - 60 lbs 100.00 USD Non-Refundable Fee. Is this the W New York?Thanks.
AaronJB Posted September 26, 2013 Report Posted September 26, 2013 I'd guess the W or Doubletree Met.Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
esmith Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Posted September 27, 2013 I followed the strategy thereuare laid out for me. Went for awhile. Started at $140...kept going and going...I lost track but I think it was over 50 bids. The last bid I made was $218. I had been watching the Express Deals and Hotwire also. Hotwire had a 4* in MTE for $234 and Priceline had a PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal in MTE for $237. They both looked like they were probably the W New York or Doubletree Met. They both also had a ESB...Hotwire for $228 and Priceline Express for $237.Since I was already at $218...I looked at those options. The Hotwire $228 was for a 4* 95% Recommended. The last person won St. Giles - The Court New York. Not a lot of details. It said Boutique, Business Center, Blind, Dead, and Travel Accessible. Decided that if 95% people recommended maybe it was worth a try. I was really debating about the $234 in MTE which I really like to stay in and I was sure was either the W or Doubletree Met...but 3.5 Tripadvisor and 80% recommend. Decided the 95% Recommend for cheaper was worth a shot. Hope I like it...I know absolutely nothing about it. :-) Well reviewed though.Thanks.Kitano New York2 Rooms, 4 Nights @ $228/night = $1824Taxes $182.88Occ. Tax $129.04Fees $101.10Total $2237.02.
esmith Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Posted September 27, 2013 BTW - Verified the amenities on my Hotwire account win.Boutique HotelBusiness CenterAccessible for the blindAccessible for the deafAccessible path of travelIn-room accessibilityRoll-in shower
AaronJB Posted September 27, 2013 Report Posted September 27, 2013 Congrats on your success. :)Nice win for this well-reviewed property! Hope the hotel will work well for your travel plans.Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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