Priceline Hotel: 4* New York City (Times Square - Theatre District) New York Marriott Marquis

[ciderm]

Hi I need some help nailing down a bidding strategy for a trip to NY. Recommendation on areas to bid on is more than welcome.

 

I am taking my girlfriend on a romantic trip to NY, my budget including taxes is 2200 $ level for 8 nights. There is a very good chance that I might ask the big question to her during the trip, so I would like to be in one of the better hotels in the city, Outright booking in one of them is not an option for me given the budget.

I see it is considered high season in NYC at the time but the plane tickets were bought on an impulse so I cannot really change the dates.

 

I would really appreciate the help, thanks in advance.

 

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Generally speaking the following zones are considered to be well located and good access to mass transit:

MTW, TS, ESB, MSG

The following zones may want to be included depending upon your needs for this trip:

CPS - has the Hudson Hotel which has notoriously small rooms (not recommended for your scenario above, imo)

MTE - most hotels well located but a few can be a 10+ minute walk to the subway (not as much of an issue in May as it is in February, but some might want something more convenient to the subway)

Chelsea - can be 10+ minute walk to the subway but a 'hot' area right now with lots of bars, restaurants, cafes, etc, so something you may want to consider if these are appealing to you for this trip

Would you want to begin bidding at the 4* level?

Let us know your thoughts and we will take it from there.

[ciderm]

Hi thanks for the advice and the help. 

 

From another user's thread I adapted this Priceline bidding strategy

 

Up to 240$ it did not work. Then I saw a PRICELINE EXPRESS deal for a 8+ review 4 star in Times Square for 241$ with the %5 discount at check-out, I managed to ID the hotel as New York Marquis and I got it for 228$ per night!.

 

There seems to be a capacity issue with Marriott lately, almost all regions have a suspected Marriott in express deals.

 

This forum has been a great help. Thanks a lot.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received the hotel you were hoping for and that you're happy with your purchase.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board. If you recall, can you please add a reply to this thread with the amenities that PRICELINE EXPRESS associated with this property and showed before your purchase.

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

Thanks, enjoy your stay.

[ciderm]

If I remember correctly the details were:

 

-4 stars

-Times Square

-Gym

-Business Center

-9+ customer rating

-Guest Favorite

 

I think it is worthwhile to mention

What tipped me off was the lack of "pets allowed".

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up.

Do you think it could have been:

Restaurant

Free Internet

Business Center

Fitness Center

[ciderm]

I am pretty sure internet and restaurants weren't there a amenities.

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up.