TeadyBear742014 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Posted February 17, 2014 HiI would appreciate your assistance to bid for a hotel purchase in New York from May 26-30.it is worth mentioning here that i am way new to all this and never used bidding system for such.I would prefer areas close to subway so that it eases my transportation withing NY.Guess a 3 1/2 OR 4 star hotel would be perfect to me specially i don't want to pay no more than US$ 120 all in per nite.there may be amendment to dates but at the end they will be in the same boundaries from May 24 till May 30.is there a chance to make a good deal?Thanks
thereuare Posted February 17, 2014 Report Posted February 17, 2014 Welcome to BetterBidding!Unfortunately you're traveling to NYC during an expensive time of year (in an already expensive city) and at current rates you're not likely going t be success for a 3.5* or better hotel in Manhattan at $120 all-in... you're more realistically looking at a bid price of $140-$160 to be successful for these dates. We can suggest a strategy for whatever you'd like, but i'd be very surprised if anything near a $100 bid price is successful.If you use our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com and search within 1 mile of 'Times Square New York City'... then filter to show only the 3.5* and higher rated hotels, what is the best price you're able to find for an acceptable 3.5* or better hotel?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
TeadyBear742014 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks for your reply but i would like to add that i am open for any suggestions within Manhattan and do you think a 3 star hotel would be good in NY specially all i need is a nice, CLEAN & SAFE hotel.will spend my days for fun and shopping and i will also need to go to Woodbury commons shopping center.is there any chance within my mentioned price before we can proceed for a winning strategy?thanks
thereuare Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 ...all i need is a nice, CLEAN & SAFE hotel.While all hotels should be clean and safe, the risks that you'll be disappointed go up as the star rating goes down. We usually recommend sticking with the higher star rated hotels in NYC as the quality can differ so much even within the same star rating... you could find a hotel that works great for your needs, or you could land in something that you regret returning to the hotel each evening.With the above noted, a 3* should be 'ok', but i still don't think your budget will be enough at $100 all-in.. at 3* or better you're likely looking in the $130-$150 bid price to be successful. We would of course start lower, but i think that is a more realistic range than being accepted at a $100 bid price.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
TeadyBear742014 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Posted February 18, 2014 Good evening thereuarethanks for your reply.i would go for your advice and start looking between 3 1/2* & 4*.so what do u think? what star level should we start up with? i can raise my budget to be US$ 140-150.But i don't know what are the good areas?appreciating your patience.Thanks
thereuare Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 I would start with a 4* up to $150, if that is rejected we can re-visit the conversation if you want to lower to 3.5*, raise your budget, or wait it out and hope for lower prices in the weeks ahead.To get started with a strategy, please confirm which zone(s) are acceptable. For most users, MTW, TS, ESG, and MSG are acceptable and all well located with good subway access. The following can also be considered based upon your needs:MTE - most hotels are well located, but a few can be up to a 10+ minute walk to the subway (not as much of a problem in May as opposed to January/FebruaryCPS - centrally located but has the Hudson Hotel with notoriously small roomsChelsea - subways can be up to 10+ minutes away, but a 'hot' area right now with lots of bars, restaurants, cafes, etc.Please confirm which zones you'd like to try for first and we'll take it from there.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
TeadyBear742014 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 Hi thereuare;ok we can start up with 4* hotels for the following areas:MTW,TS,ESG,MSG,MTE,CPS &CHELSEAI don't have any specific order for areas.so what is the winning strategy you think?thanks
thereuare Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 When bidding 4* in NYC you have TWO re-bid zones available. 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* MTW, MTE, ESB, MSG... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, TS, CPS, Chelsea... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, MTE, CPS, MSG... Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $128, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, TS, ESB, Chelsea... Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $128, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, TS, ESB, MSG, MTE, CPS... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, TS, ESB, MSG, MTE, Chelsea... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $133, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $135, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* CPS, Chelsea, MTW, TS, ESB, MSG... Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $143, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* CPS, Chelsea, MTW, TS, ESB, MTE... Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $143, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, TS, ESB, MSG, MTE, CPS, Chelsea... Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $148, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150 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
TeadyBear742014 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Posted February 21, 2014 hi thereuare;thanks for strategyi will start to apply and provide you with final results.
thereuare Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 Good luck and let us know if we can be of any help along the way. 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
TeadyBear742014 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Posted February 23, 2014 well just i am having one question regarding the above and execuse my understanding, what are the the TWO rebid zones. would you please to elaborate?Thanks
thereuare Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 If you've already read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and are still confused, try the following: 1) Use the PRICELINE search box on the upper right of this page, enter New Orleans and your dates, and click "GO". 2) List each zone that is offered in this region. 3) Next to each zone list the highest star rating offered in the zone. The way to determine the highest star rating offered in the zone is by selecting the first zone i the list, then scrolling down to see the highest star rating selectable (ie- not greyed out). NEXT UNcheck the selected zone, place a checkmark in the next zone, and repeat the process for each zone in the region. Each time you take note of the highest star rating in the zone, make sure that only ONE zone is selected above. 4) post your findings and we'll take it from there If you don't follow the above just post back and we'll break it down further. 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
TeadyBear742014 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Posted February 23, 2014 hi, just went through price line and i found the following zones with maximum star rating:Brooklyn 4* Central Park 5* Chelsea 4.5* DownTown 5* Empire State 5* Hell's Kitchen 4* Long Island City 3.5* Lower East Side 4* Madison Garden 4* Midtown East 5* Midtown West 4.5* Morning Side - Harlem 3.5* Soho 5* Times Square 5* Upper East Side 5* Upper West Side 4*
thereuare Posted February 23, 2014 Report Posted February 23, 2014 So taking two zones above to use as an example: Midtown East 5* Long Island City 3.5* If you were to include both MTE and LIC in your bidding and select a minimum 4* hotel, if you were successful, do you see how the hotel you won would have to be in the MTE zone (since the LIC zone has not hotels that meet the minimum 4* threshold that you selected for your bidding). Does that make it clearer? Are you now able to confirm your TWO re-bid zones? 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
TeadyBear742014 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Posted March 4, 2014 hi thereuare; i am sorry i know i might be of annoying regarding my trip to NYC. i wasnt able to apply the said strategy as i was busy with many issues in the last days. my question is, can i still using the above strategy or there should be any amendments to be done? Thanks
yellowdog Posted March 4, 2014 Report Posted March 4, 2014 Yes you can still use the same strategy but always double-check your zones before each bidding cycle to make sure that nothing has changed since previously checking. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchases and searches. Good luck! Yellowdog.
TeadyBear742014 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Posted March 5, 2014 Hey;can i use the following areas as my TWO re-bid zones:Long Island City Morning Side - Harlemthanks
yellowdog Posted March 5, 2014 Report Posted March 5, 2014 Yes, if bidding 4* those are the two zones you can use... but always double check just before bidding to make sure nothing has changed since you last looked. Good luck! Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchases and searches. Yellowdog.
TeadyBear742014 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks Million.Appreciating your prompt reply and usual support.will get you updated with process & results.
AaronJB Posted March 5, 2014 Report Posted March 5, 2014 Thank you for keeping us updated. Hopefully your bids will be successful. :) Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
TeadyBear742014 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Posted March 7, 2014 Help ID Empire State Building area Hotel Hi ; Would you give me a help to identify this hotel at the above mentioned area with the following amenities:Free InternetFitness CenterBusiness CenterSelf Service Laundry100% recommended4.5 Star levelAnnounced rate : $195 from $ 386 i just went through this link http://www.biddinghelper.com/ and it shows the full amenities: FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Fitness Center, Business Center, Self service laundry, Internet access my guess they are the same hotel. $202 from $386 can i help to ID Thanks
yellowdog Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 Please keep all posts in the same thread since posts are for the same stay. Best guess would be St. Giles - The Tuscany. Keep us updated on your progress and let us know what you ultimately decide or if we can be of further help. Please use the PRICELINE and hot.wire links on the board to begin your purchases and searches. Yellowdog.
TeadyBear742014 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Posted March 7, 2014 oh i am sorry i went through HOTWIRE as long as my question was in that regard. thanks for clarification.
yellowdog Posted March 8, 2014 Report Posted March 8, 2014 No problem! Are you going to book the HOTWIRE hotel? (Hotels/prices offered now may not be the ones available once you're ready to commit.) Or are you going to keep bidding on PRICELINE? Keep us updated on your progress and let us know what you ultimately decide or if we can be of further help. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchases and searches. Yellowdog.
TeadyBear742014 Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Posted March 11, 2014 Hi;Well i am still sticking to Priceline bidding and let the Hotwire secret deals as a further stage in case i couldn't make it to win a good bidding according to my budget which is $ 150 excluding taxes at those given areas: MTW, MSG, ESB, Downtown, MTE, Chelsea & Times Square.Now i am wondering is the above mentioned startegy can still be applied specially i tried just a part of it till i reached $ 130 with no success.i am willing to carry on. i am open for any more suggestions and advises. your feedback is very highly appreciated. Thanks
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