kylebai7 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 I am looking for some bidding assistance for a trip I have coming up. Its for a 3 night stay that can either start on 5/14 or 5/15. I will take any advice for either stay. Looking for a 4* or above hotel in Times Square, Midtown West, or Central Park South. Whatever is closest walking distance to Times Square. $200 a night is my maximum bid limit but I will gladly take as low as I can get as long as it is a 4* or above hotel. Thanks alot!
thereuare Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 Welcome to BetterBidding! Few questions/comments before offering a bidding strategy... Note that in the CPS is the Hudson Hotel, which while well located, has notoriously small rooms... would this be an acceptable outcome? Also, have you been to NYC before, as you will likely spend far less time in Times Square then you expect, and even if this does prove to be your preferred area to spend time, it is easy enough to get to via subway from most midtown locations, it really isn't necessary, or worth the extra expensive, to be within walking distance, imo. (but ultimately it's your stay and you know your needs best) Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Let us know your thoughts on the information above 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
kylebai7 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 After checking out The Hudson, I decided I wouldnt want that small of a room. I am open to other zones except for MSG because there are a few hotels in that area I'm trying to avoid. Id prefer to stay in or close to TS but if you believe its substantially cheaper then I am open to the other nearby zones. Thanks alot!
thereuare Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 At current rates a 4* hotel within your budget may be difficult regardless of which midtown zones you include, but adding all acceptable zones can only help your chances. Which hotel(s) are you hoping to avoid? 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
kylebai7 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 Im trying to avoid The Out in particular. Its not even that its a gay hotel but their rooms with the single beds look even smaller than The Hudson's rooms.
thereuare Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 So are MTE, MTW, TS, ESB, and/or Chelsea all acceptable? Please confirm and we will suggest a stratwegy for you to follow. 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
kylebai7 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 Chelsea is the zone that I would least want to stay in, but it is acceptable, if that makes sense. They are all acceptable.
thereuare Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 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. If there is a price difference between your two sets of dates, 5/15-5/18 is likely to be the less expensive, so i would try this date range first, if rejected, you can always go back and try 5/14-5/17. Select 4* MTE... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* TS... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* ESB... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Chelsea... Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $140, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE and MTW... Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* TS and ESB... Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Chelsea and MTE... Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE and TS... Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW and ESB... Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Chelsea and MTW... Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE and ESB... Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW and TS... Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Chelsea and TS... Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, TS... Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, ESB... Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, Chelsea... Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, TS, ESB... Bid $183, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, ESB, Chelsea... Bid $183, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTW, TS, ESB... Bid $183, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, TS, ESB... Bid $188, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, TS, Chelsea... Bid $188, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* ESB, Chelsea, MTE, MTW... Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* ESB, Chelsea, MTE, TS... Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, TS, ESB, Chelsea... Bid $198, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $200 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
kylebai7 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Posted April 11, 2014 I ran this entire strategy but unfortunately I had no luck. Do you think I would be more likely to win if I waited until the date was closer?
yellowdog Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 I don't think this is an early/close bidding issue. Rates are a bit high for your budget. No one can say if the rates will come down (or up) between now and your stay. Are you willing to raise your budget for a 4* or go with a lower the star rating? Let us know your thoughts and we'll go from there. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your purchases and searches. Yellowdog.
thereuare Posted April 11, 2014 Report Posted April 11, 2014 Using the discount link and code in my signature gives an extra 10% OFF PRICELINE EXPRESS deals (expires tonite) which brings some options into your budget: 4* MSG $210 - 10% = $189 Pets Allowed Restaurant Business Center Fitness Center --> no guarantees this isn't The Out, but my guess for this one would be the Wyndham New Yorker 4* MTE $233 - 10% = $210 Free Internet in public areas Restaurant Business Center Fitness Center --> no guess Either of these of interest? 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
kylebai7 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Posted April 12, 2014 No, but this one might. Do you have a guess for this? Times Square 4*5/15-5/18 $228/nt Guest Rated 9.0 GUEST FAVORITE Amenities:-Free Internet in Public Areas-Restaurant-Business Center-Fitness Center My guess was the Marriott Marquis but I don't know if you have a better one? The 10% with this is very tempting to me.
AaronJB Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 In terms of amenities, the Row, the Mela, the Marriott Marquis, the Renaissance TS would be matches on amenities. With the 9 rating, I'd guess the Renaissance or Marriott would be likely and the Marriott the more likely of those two. Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
kylebai7 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Posted April 12, 2014 It was the Marriott. Super happy with my deal. I used your [url=http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=40]PRICELINE[/url] link and the 10% discount and saved $70 for a $760 total after tax. $228/night went down to $205. I could not be more happy with the location. Thank you all so much!
AaronJB Posted April 12, 2014 Report Posted April 12, 2014 Congrats on your success. :) Great win (especially with the extra 10% off) for this property and glad you are looking forward to your stay. 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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