wardnine Posted April 5, 2014 Report Posted April 5, 2014 Hi! Was wondering if you think maximum bid of $140 is realistic for 3.5* or better for two nights in NYC (6/6 - 6/8)? Am only willing to stay in Manhattan in the following areas: CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, HK If so, would like to request bidding strategy, thanks!!!
wardnine Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Posted April 5, 2014 6/6 - 6/8 for $154/night 4* Midtown Central 90% recommended Amenities: Pet friendlySmoke Free RoomsFitness CenterRestaurant(s)Business CenterSelf service laundryInternet access
thereuare Posted April 5, 2014 Report Posted April 5, 2014 I do think you have a good chance at a 4* within your $140 budget... do you want to try that first OR is the goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this trip? There are a few possibilities for the 4* HOTWIRE hotel above, the most likely of which i think is the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, but as this is currently over your budget, and it appears you will be trying to bid on PRICELINE first, we can have a closer look at this offer if your bidding fails and this is still the 4* property offered in this zone. Let us know regarding your first choice in star rating above 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
wardnine Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Posted April 5, 2014 Okay, let's try first for 4* or higher within budget of $140 as you suggest. If that doesn't work think I'll just go with the $154/night deal on Hot.wire if it's still available. This same hotel was actually $142 last week so based on that would expect price to keep going up as that will be a busy weekend I think (annual Puerto Rican day parade; HBO PPV boxing at Madison Square Garden).
thereuare Posted April 5, 2014 Report Posted April 5, 2014 Sorry, one more question i forgot to ask above... In the CPS zone is the Hudson Hotel, while this property is well located, they have notoriously small rooms... would this be an acceptable outcome? (if not we'll remove CPS from your bidding) Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please confirm and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
wardnine Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Posted April 5, 2014 Just checked out the Hudson Hotel - it would be OK with me and OK to leave CPS in my bidding, thanks...
thereuare Posted April 5, 2014 Report Posted April 5, 2014 When bidding 4* in NYC you have ONE re-bid zone. 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* MTE, MTW, DT, ESB, MSG... Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* CPS, Chelsea, TS, HK... Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $105, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* CPS, MTW, TS, ESB, MSG... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, Chelsea, DT, HK... Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $115, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW... Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG, MTE, TS... Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $120, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG, MTE, HK... Bid $118, 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, DT, ESB, MSG... Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, TS, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MTE... Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, TS, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, HK... Bid $123, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $125, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, 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* CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, HK... 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, HK, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG, 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* TS, HK, CPS, Chelsea, DT, ESB, MSG, MTW... 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, DT, ESB, MSG, MTE, MTW, TS, HK... Bid $138, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140 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
wardnine Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Posted April 5, 2014 Used your strategy and Priceline links and got bid accepted at $128/night at the Marriott Downtown!!! Maybe would've preferred to be closer to Times Square/Midtown but am familiar enough with getting around the city that I guess it doesn't really matter... couldn't be more pleased with this deal at the price. Terrific deal for a very highly regarded hotel, thanks!!!
AaronJB Posted April 6, 2014 Report Posted April 6, 2014 Congrats on your success. :) Solid win for this Marriott property and glad you are happy with the result. Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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