aalenwlx Posted May 5, 2014 Report Posted May 5, 2014 Hi there, I am planning my first trip to New York city with my wife and mother in law, arrive on May 12 and leave on May 17 (drive from Pittsburgh, PA). Currently I am thinking to book two 4* hotel rooms in the following regions: MTE, MTW, TS, ESB, Chelsea, and MSG. My budget is $200/night before tax etc, is this budget reasonable? Any suggestions on the bidding will be much appreciated. Another question, we plan to spend May 16 at Woodbury outlet for shopping and drive back to Pittsburgh on May 17th. Do you think there is any value to go back to New York on May 16? I am thinking to stay a hotel around Woodbury on May 16th for more cost effective. Thanks a lot! -allen
thereuare Posted May 5, 2014 Report Posted May 5, 2014 Welcome to BetterBidding! There is no reason to go back to NYC, imo, but there are also not that many hotels in the Woodbury Commons area (there are hotels, but not enough to generally make them very competitively priced). I would sooner start heading south and/or west (about 30-60 minutes) where the hotel market gets a bit more value oriented which would also slightly reduce your travel the time the next day, as well as save on the cost of another nite of parking in NYC (as most of the hotels i'm thinking of for the nite of 5/16 would likely have free parking). Rates for 5/12-5/16 are a bit on the high side (expected since it's seasonally an expensive time of year) but should $200 fail i don't think you're looking at much more than this, under $220 should be do-able based upon current prices. Let us know what you decide regarding what day you'd like to check-out of Manhattan, as well as if you'd like to keep your maximum bid at $200 (or increase it to $220) and we'll suggest a strategy 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
aalenwlx Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks for your reply! I just checked the Hot.wire, I can get $73 for a 4* hotel on May 16 in Stamford-old Greenwich area, so I will definitely stay there instead of in NYC. I will try to stick with $200/night at NYC, if it doesn't work, i will raise the price to $220. Please suggest the bidding strategy (May 12-16). Thank you so much!!
thereuare Posted May 5, 2014 Report Posted May 5, 2014 ...in Stamford-old Greenwich area, so I will definitely stay there...I don't think area is en-route back to Pittsburgh and there are probably better zones along the way which don't take you out of your way. To start with NYC... 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 and 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 and 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 and MSG... 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 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* TS and MSG... 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 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* MTE and MSG... Bid $155, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $160, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* TS 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* Chelsea 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* MTE, MTW, TS... Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* ESB, Chelsea, MSG... Bid $163, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* ESB, MTW, TS... Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, Chelsea, MSG... Bid $168, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $170, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, MSG... Bid $173, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* TS, ESB, Chelsea... Bid $173, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, TS, ESB... Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, TS, Chelsea... Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* MTE, MTW, TS, MSG... Bid $178, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $180, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* ESB, Chelsea, MSG, MTE... Bid $183, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* ESB, Chelsea, MSG, MTW... Bid $183, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* ESB, Chelsea, MSG, TS... 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, 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* MTE, MTW, TS, ESB, MSG... Bid $188, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 4* Chelsea, MSG, MTE, MTW, 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* Chelsea, MSG, MTE, MTW, ESB... 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, MSG... 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
aalenwlx Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Posted May 9, 2014 Tried, even $220 didn't work. Shall I wait or purchase the hotel from other places? It's only couple of days away. Thx!
thereuare Posted May 9, 2014 Report Posted May 9, 2014 The $220 maximum bid i referenced was 3-4 days ago and it appears that rates have gone up since then. :( Using our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com (searching 1 mile from Times Square NYC) the best rate i'm seeing for a 4* hotel is ~$300/nite... what is the best deal you're able to find thru a non-PRICELINE / non-HOTWIRE source? 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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