tashiad Posted March 13, 2014 Report Posted March 13, 2014 Hi,I am travelling to NYC 3/26-3/28.My budget is around $150 per night to allow room for taxes and fees.I would like to be centrally located since it is our first trip.Do you think a 4 star bid is possible with my budget.?I am also willing to consider 3.5 starsAlternatively, do you think I should wait till the last second to book? I have been looking at Midtown West and Times Square. I think I have been looking at Hotwire also but it appears the midtown zones are different. Any advice would help and I can answer any additional questions.Thanks
tashiad Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Posted March 13, 2014 I am also willing to consider Midtown East
thereuare Posted March 13, 2014 Report Posted March 13, 2014 Welcome to BetterBidding! Rates are not that high for your dates and you should be able to win a hotel in the zones above within your $150 bid price. Nobody can say if rates will come down, or move higher between now and your stay, but i would begin to bid now as you're already inside of 2 weeks (fairly close) and if you're successful (which i think you will be) there is likely more risk of rates moving higher than substantially lower. If you're ready to start bidding now you can do so as follows... When bidding 4* in NYC you have TWO re-bid zones. 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* TS... Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW... Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE... Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* TS and MTW... Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $133, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* TS and MTE... Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $133, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* TS, MTW, MTE... Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140 If the above is rejected there is a 4* hotel in the Times Square zone for $148/nite ($141/nite using the discount link and code in my signature) with: Free Internet in room Business Center Fitness Center --> best guess for this one would be The Row NYC (previously the Milford Plaza) and you could take this one. 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
tashiad Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks!!This is awesome. I will be sure to use your links.Quick question.Midtown West is most preferred.Do I have to start with times squareor is that just so that I can rebid before the 24 hr period.Thanks!!!!I will let you know after I hear from you whether I am successful.
tashiad Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Posted March 13, 2014 rebid zones questionI looked high and low and I only see Morningside Harlem as a rebid zone.I can't figure out what the second one is.Also, can I start with MTW since it is my preference or do I need to do it in the order listed to increase my chance of winning.Thanks!
thereuare Posted March 14, 2014 Report Posted March 14, 2014 rebid zones question I looked high and low and I only see Morningside Harlem as a rebid zone.You are correct, and an example of why we say to always double check your re-bid zones just before bidding... in a recent change, what was previously the second re-bid zone now offers 4* bidding, so there is now only one re-bid zone at the 4* level. To revise the strategy for only one re-bid zone, and your preference for MTW, you can try as follows: Select 4* MTW... Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* TS... Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE... Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW and TS... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW and MTE... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, TS, MTE... Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125 If the above is rejected wait 24 hours and re-try as per below, once against starting with a [url=http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=40]PRICELINE[/url] link on the board (and not with any links in any emails PRICELINE may send informing you that you're eligible to bid again): Select 4* MTW... Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* TS... Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE... Bid $128, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW and TS... 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 and MTE... 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, MTE... Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140 Any questions feel free to ask. If the above is rejected you can then opt for the 4* PRICELINE EXPRESS property for $141/nite (assuming still offered) 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
tashiad Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Posted March 17, 2014 Hi,Just letting you know that I have not won a bid yet.The $141 express deal is no longer available.Should I reattempt your strategy in 24 hours with the same prices?Suggestions appreciated.Thanks for the help.
AaronJB Posted March 17, 2014 Report Posted March 17, 2014 Your stay is getting quite close. I'd move your prices up next time you bid and go up to $150. Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
thereuare Posted March 17, 2014 Report Posted March 17, 2014 The $141 express deal is no longer available.Confirm the dates on both landing pages, but i see these two options: 4 star Priceline Express Times Square for $149/nite Free Internet in room, Business Center, Fitness Center 4* Priceline Express Midtown East for $141/nite: Restaurant, Business Center Do the links above work and either of these work for your needs? 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
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