bazoak Posted October 18, 2005 Report Posted October 18, 2005 My husband and I are going to NYC for the first time (November 29, Tuesday-December 2, Friday) We would love to stay in Midtown East or West. Hotel are in the high 300's to 600's. Would love to get something under 300. Do you think we could find something on Priceline. Very concerned with using priceline since i have never used it.I want something very clean and nice! thanks!!!
thereuare Posted October 18, 2005 Report Posted October 18, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!I would start by looking at the PRICELINE HOTEL LIST for this area.... are there any zones that you could be happy receiving any hotel at the 4* level? What about the 3* level?If you can answer "yes" to any zones than i would give Priceline a try... the more zones you add the better your chances of success will be; but i do think this is going to be a tough win regardless.As well, you could be the first to report a new hotel on the lists, but NYC is bid fairly frequently, especially at the 4* level, that i would think that the lists are failry 'complete', although upgrades and downgrades occur all the time.Let us know your thoughts on the above and we'll suggest a strategy if you'd like to move forward. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bazoak Posted October 19, 2005 Author Report Posted October 19, 2005 I would love to move forward please give me suggestion on how to bid. Thanks
dahammer Posted October 19, 2005 Report Posted October 19, 2005 I would start by looking at the PRICELINE HOTEL LIST for this area.... are there any zones that you could be happy receiving any hotel at the 4* level? What about the 3* level?check out the hotels on the list and report back with the corresponding zones that you are comfortable with, the greater number of possible zones, the greater your chances of a successful bid :)
bazoak Posted October 19, 2005 Author Report Posted October 19, 2005 Of course prefer 4* in ME or MW I guess start in this area first then move down to 3* and then location.Thanks!
thereuare Posted October 19, 2005 Report Posted October 19, 2005 In addition to MTE and MTW, most also include the UM/CPS zone... is this 3rd zone ok with you or are you looking to avoid this area? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
bazoak Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Posted October 20, 2005 prefer just MTW and MTE very last resort other zones
thereuare Posted October 20, 2005 Report Posted October 20, 2005 At the 4* level in NYC you have two re-bid zones avaiable. 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.Select 4* MTW...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select MTW and MTE...Select 4* MTW...Bid $265, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $275, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $285, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Any questions feel free to ask.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
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