Priceline Hotel: Room with Double beds

[Casey2]

We are going to be in New York City 12/20 through 12/22. My husband, daughter and a friend-both 18 years old. I don't want to pay for 2 rooms and would like to have 2 double beds in a room. Is that possible to get through priceline? Is it too much of a gamble to bid and then call the hotel to request a room with 2 double beds?

Thanks.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

If you haven't yet, please start by reading your messages.

PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request. This is especially true in NYC where rooms are notoriously small and hotels have a high percentage of rooms with only one bed, and rooms with two beds is often considered an upgrade from 'standard'.

If this is not a risk you're willing to accept, HOTWIRE may still be an option as they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy and ensure sleeping accommodations for everyone you include in your search (although this usually means two beds, the second 'bed' could be a sofabed, rollaway, etc)

On the plus side, this is generally a slow time of year in NYC, what is your maximum budget per nite (before fees/taxes) for this stay?

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