Priceline Hotel: planning trip to NYC - June 27-July 2

[dc2r]

Hey Guys,

 

Back again.  Just wondering what is the best recommended approach for 7 people. 5 adults and 2 children.  I've heard staying in Jersey is the cheapest approach.  Just trying to plan ahead as much as I can. I don't have to stay in the city of course.  But want the transit commute to not be too far too commute into the Big Apple to site see and attractions.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

[thereuare]

Were you looking for 2 or 3rooms for the group?

Any idea of expected budget at this point in time?

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[dc2r]

perhaps 2 rooms. as that might be the cheaper option i would assume. but if 3 rooms works better at price then that would be better.

 

terms of budget i'm not even sure what i'm expecting to pay. if its like anything like my chicago hyatt stay then that's not bad.  i'll have to look at the rate again, only portion that sucked was the parking per day was almost half the room.  i think it was 80 per night. 

[AaronJB]

NYC is more expensive than Chicago, unfortunately - I'd expect a 4* in Midtown is likely going to cost around $120-135, depending on the particular zone. A 4* in Jersey City is probably going to be fairly similar - given the difference, I'd just stay in the city.

 

Just to confirm, are you driving?

 

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[dc2r]

yes i will be driving, we are debating about driving two cars or renting a van.  seems like renting a van is going to cost more then driving two cars.  but i'm also under the impression that parking may be expensive as well

[AaronJB]

Parking is going to be expensive in Jersey City ($25-30 per day, probably), but definitely more expensive in NYC.

 

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[thereuare]

You could also park near a train or PATH station where you can leave your car(s) for the length of your stay, then take the train into the city for the duration of your stay, only returning to your vehicle when it's time to head back home. Parking near a PATH train would still require paid parking, but it would be less expensive than NYC... but when it's all said and done may not be worth the savings.

From where are you traveling from?

[dc2r]

i will be travelling from Toronto, Ontario.

 

would Newark be a bit cheaper?  Suites as an option? 

[AaronJB]

Newark is generally cheaper/moderately cheaper but it becomes a matter of whether the difference between staying inside/outside the city is worthwhile given the travel and transit cost, not to mention convenience.

 

Suites are not seen that often in the area, but I would look into Hot.wire to see if any listings are showing with a suite amenity.

 

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[thereuare]

I don't recommend Newark Airport as a viable NYC substitute... most hotels are not convenient to inexpensive mass transit, which means you'll either need to pay substantial for mass transit (which would be better spent for a more convenient hotel room), drive and pay for parking (either in NYC itself or near a PATH train), and the commute will take awhile (figure an hour plus if mass transit... if driving it all depends upon traffic, but a major artery connecting Newark and NYC is currently closed for the next 2 years)

It will ultimately come down to a trade-off between budget vs. convenience.

I think your first step should be do determine what hotels in the area cost for your dates (and to house all 7 guests), then determine your PRICELINE / HOTWIRE budget and how much convenience you're willing to give up to save money (or how much money you're willing to pay for convenience)

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[dc2r]

fair enough.  I prefer the budget over convenience as i can splurge more when it comes to entertainment.

i'll do some quick PRICELINE quotes to see what the ball park is currently.

[thereuare]

Let us know what you find and how we'll take it from there.

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[dc2r]

So i did a search in jersey city, NJ  cheapest is The Holland Hotel @ $169/night and then Candlewood Suites @ $186/night

 

Time Square cheapest is Mayfair @ $194/night

Night Hotel @ $225/night

 

just to get an idea, please note prices are in CDN dollars.  Also, i would probably have to take into account parking in Time Square.

[thereuare]

just to get an idea, please note prices are in CDN dollars.

Please post to the board in US Dollars so that there is consistency throughout and rates are not subject to currency fluctuations when they are used for comparison purposes in the future.

Are you ready to move forward and commit to a hotel for this trip? Are you still looking for 5adults/2children and what would be your target budget per nite (in US Dollars before taxes/fees)?

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[dc2r]

wow. price is definitely up there. was really trying to lean towards under 120 with tax but that look like it might not work.

 

and yes, the room accommodation of occupants are still the same.

[thereuare]

Your budget is not realistic for something inside of Manhattan.

Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?

How do you want to proceed?

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[dc2r]

i do agree with staying in manhattan for my budget will not work. 

will staying in jersey city and taking the train across a feasible option?

 

if i split the decision i can potentially be in two different places then no?

[AaronJB]

Unfortunately, I still think Jersey City is going to be tough for these date/s. I'm seeing a 3* Hot.wire listing in Jersey City for these date/s for $220, there is no 4*. When looking at only the first couple of days, there's only a 2* for $219.

 

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[dc2r]

Maybe I should HOTWIRE instead and just pray we get the same location How about getting one hit and calling them up and asking them of they would give is another room at the same rate without the middle man?

[AaronJB]

It's very unlikely the hotel will say yes. I've seen people be denied when asking that in-person at check-in and other users have reported similar results. Additionally, are you seeing anything on HOTWIRE in the desired areas within your budget?

 

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[dc2r]

Hoboken - North Bergen area $92 for 2.5 star and $83 for 2 star.

[thereuare]

Assuming these are HOTWIRE offers, please include the full list of amenities associated with each property and the number of rooms/adults/children you included on your search.

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• click the offer
• on the next page click the BOOK NOW link
• in the TRIP SUMMARY box click the 'See more' link at the end of the amenities

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[dc2r]

Hoboken - North Bergen Area - used 2 rooms, 5 adults, 2 kids

2.5 star collection

Amenities include:

Free parking, breakfast and internet.

Price: $133/night

Jersey City Area - 2 rooms, 5 adults, 2 children

amenities:

free breakfast and internet.

$115/night

[thereuare]

Note that to see the full list of amenities you'll need to do the following:

1) use the EASY VIEW tab of our BiddingHelper.com and click the green 'See All Amenities' button

OR

2) search HOTWIRE (or use the HOTWIRE tab at BiddingHelper.com) and...

• click the offer
• on the next page click the BOOK NOW link
• in the TRIP SUMMARY box click the 'See more' link at the end of the amenities

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Which of these methods are you using to view the complete set of amenities?

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[dc2r]

Which of these methods are you using to view the complete set of amenities?

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using option 1

room 1 - 3 adults 1 child (10)

room 2 - 2 adults 1 child (10)

 

Hoboken North Bay

$128/night

 

FULL AMENITIES: Free Parking, Free Breakfast, Free Internet, Suite, Smoke Free Rooms, Fitness Center, Restaurant(s), Self service laundry, Internet access, In-room accessibility