Priceline Hotel: 4* New York City (Midtown West) Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

[mjd1965]

Hi, I am interested in a 4* hotel in Midtown West, Times Square, or Chelsea for Sunday night, April 13th.  I see a PRICELINE EXPRESS bid for $83 in Midtown West.  4* hotel, user rating of 8.  Based on the amenities, I am guessing this might be the Sheraton on 53rd St.  I know I cannot pick my hotel.  None the less, what do you think of this offer?  Too good to be true?  Any advice on whether to accept this express bid or try NYOP for the neighborhoods listed is much appreciated.  Thanks!

 

One more note:  I want to avoid a smoking room.  Is this a big risk through NYOP or express deals?  Thanks, M

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

What are the full list of amenities that PRICELINE EXPRESS associates with this property?

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

[mjd1965]

Hi, thanks for the welcome.  Here are the listed amenities:

 

Free Internet in public areas
Pets Allowed
Restaurant
Business Center
Fitness Center

 

The internet in the public area and the user rating of 8 are what's making me think it might be the Sheraton.  The Shoreham has a user rating of 7.

[thereuare]

I would agree that this looks to be the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.

If correct, the Sheraton is a smoke-free property, so that shouldn't be an issue.

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

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[mjd1965]

Thanks.  One more question:  Is there any reason to try and bid to get the price down?  This is my first time using Price.line.  Are NYOP deals always lower, or in this case is the pl Express Deal about as good as it gets?  Many thanks.

[thereuare]

Bidding on PRICELINE can often be a little lower in price (although at this price i'm not sure how much lower, if any, you'll see this... certainly not much cheaper)... but the trade-off is that you're then subject to any 4* hotel in the zone, with no ability to take a guess as to the property (as we have done above). However, at this price, i wouldn't ponder this too long because should this PRICELINE EXPRESS offer disappear, i don't think you're doing to see anything else in the mid-$80's for this stay. ;)

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

Let us know how it goes or how we can be of further help.

[mjd1965]

Booked the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for $83 through a PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal.  One night stay, Sunday April 13th.  Used your Priceline link to book.  Thank you for your help!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you receive the hotel you were hoping for and an excellent deal for NYC.

Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.