Priceline Hotel: NYC 11/1 to 11/3

[Jmh23801]

Hi everyone

I would like to ask for recommendations on parts of the city to stay in as well as bidding strategy. The only place I know that I'm definitely going to is a tattoo shop in Brooklyn (Williamsburg). Other than that my itinerary is completely open and flexible. I wouldn't mind being with in distance of some cool things to do and see

Best,

Jh

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Please start by reading your messages and clicking each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links... then reply to this thread and we'll have a look at your post above.

Also, what is your expected budget per nite (before taxes/fees) for this trip? Are you willing to pay more for a 4.5* vs. a 4* vs. a 3.5* OR is the goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this stay?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Jmh23801]

Thanks. I would like to spend avg of $200 per night. Least expensive is best.

[thereuare]

...and clicking each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links...

2x

[Jmh23801]

Links clicked :-)

[thereuare]

I'm not sure if you mean $200 all-in (including taxes/fees) or a $200 room rate, but either way at current rates your budget is a little on the low side for these dates and you'll likely need to be a bit flexible in terms of either budget, location, or star rating.

To give you some thoughts (listed rates are room rate only):

3* Lower East Side ~$200/nite

4* Downtown ~$200/nite

3* Midtown $225/nite

3.5* Midtown (Wyndham Midtown 45??) for $225/nite

Lower East Side is lower rated and higher priced than the 3.5* you're seeking but is somewhat trendy at the moment... Downtown is highest rated but on the weekends can be a little quiet, the midtown hotels are centrally located as a launching point to head elsewhere in the city, but some of the more expensive properties listed.

Let us know your thoughts as far as what you would like to try for first and we'll take it from there (or maybe only get half the tattoo this trip :P ).

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[Jmh23801]

Thanks for the info. I meant around $200 per night not all in :-).

Thx,

Joe

[thereuare]

Are you ready to commit to a non-refundable hotel at this point in time?

If so, based upon the above how would you like to proceed?

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[Jmh23801]

I'm ready to commit, airfare already booked. Any knowledge of Brooklyn hotels?

[thereuare]

What is it that you want to know?

One if the issues with bidding on PRICELINE for Brooklyn is that geographically the area is very large, combine that with the fact that once you get outside of Manhattan subway stations become a but further apart, and it becomes a bit trickier to ensure that you're in a convenient location.

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[Jmh23801]

That's what I needed to know! Thanks and I will stick to Manhattan. I will update this evening as to results.

[AaronJB]

I'll also throw out that King and Grove is showing for $200 on HOTWIRE for these date/s. If that would be of any interest, please let us know. FALL5 coupon also still works for 5% off on PRICELINE Express.

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches..

[Jmh23801]

King and grove is definitely of interest. How do i find it on the Hotwire site?

[thereuare]

Search HOTWIRE for your dates and there is a 3.5* hotel offered in the ESB for ~$200/nite (your price may differ slightly) with:

Boutique

Restaurant

Laundry

Best guess for this property would be the King and Grove.

Please remember to use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board for all your bidding, searches, and travel purchases.

Let us know how it goes (and the room rate you get) or if we can be of further help.