Jen151 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 Hi My husband and I just booked flights to NYC arriving 21st July 2014, leaving 29th July. We are looking for a hotel near central park (midtown central area). 4* and above. The budget is around £1000. Would really like to get the sofitel. is there any way to get this one?
thereuare Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 Welcome to BetterBidding! Please provide your budget in US dollars and on a per nite basis (before taxes/fees) and we'll have a look at rates and offers for your dates. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Jen151 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Posted May 13, 2014 Hello thanks for the reply :-) The cost per night including taxes and fees would be around $210 - not sure how much that is less taxes and fees? Sorry I'm not too sure what the taxes and fees are. I will be sure to book through your links if we get a good hotel
thereuare Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 At the 4* level in NYC the following zones generally work well for the average user with the following caveats: MTE, MTW, TS, MSG, ESB, Chelsea MTE - most hotels are well located but a few can be up to a 15 minute walk to the subay Chelsea - some hotels can be up to a 10 minute walk to the subway, but this is a 'happening' area right now with lots of bars, restaurants, boutiques, cafes, etc. so many still consider it to be desirable, even if not the most convenient Also, you can include CPS if you'd like, but many choose to avoid it currently as the Hudson Hotel is here, and while well located, has notoriously small rooms, so you would need to be comfortable with this option if you included this zone. Let us know your thoughts on the zones above and which ones you would liek to include in your bidding, and we'll take it from there. Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Jen151 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Posted May 13, 2014 Hi again and thanks for the info! Close to subway is important, we would prefer to be a few mins from a subway station if possible, for the convenience of getting around the city. And would prefer a decent room too nothing too small. Out of those areas we would prefer MTW, MTE (apart from the 15 min to subway hotels!), & MSG. TS if the hotel wasn't too noisy! Really looking for a hotel with decent rooms, close to a subway, restaurants, amenities with great reviews .... not asking a lot lol
thereuare Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 Here are some options of what i currently believe i'm seeing: 4* The Carlton on Madison Avenue or the St Giles the Court (could be either) for $144/nite 4* TRYP Times Square South for $163/nite 4* The Row NYC for $173/nite 4.5* St. Giles - The Tuscany for $216 (if you were interested in extending your budget) Thoughts on any of the above? Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. PS- please change the drop down menu on the top right of HOT.WIRE's page to United States and the currency dropdown to US Dollars. Then continue to search HOT.WIRE and post to the board in US Dollars so that rates are consistent and not subject to interpretation due to future currency fluctuation. Once you're ready to purchase stay on the US version of their site and simply change the drop down menu to whatever currency you'd like to use and complete your purchase. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Jen151 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Posted May 13, 2014 The Tuscany St Giles looks nice. Is that $216 including taxes and fees? How would we book it? Thanks
AaronJB Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 Those rates are pre taxes/fees. There is a 4.5* in the ESB area when I'm searching for 7/21-29 w/Free Internet,Fitness Center,Business Center,Self service laundry,internet access. I'm seeing it for $163 this afternoon, though. Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
AaronJB Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 Those rates are pre taxes/fees. There is a 4.5* in the ESB area when I'm searching for 7/21-29 w/Free Internet,Fitness Center,Business Center,Self service laundry,internet access. I'm seeing it for $163 this afternoon, though. Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
Jen151 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Posted May 13, 2014 Excellent. Is it 100% the st giles? its appearing as the only 4.5 star on the ESB hotwire list, just want to be sure though. its coming up as £1022 total on hotwire. Booking direct through the hotel website we could get it for £1174 total, but we would know for sure its the st giles. Thanks for your patience I'm new to this! :-)
Jen151 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Posted May 13, 2014 Just a wee update to let you know we got the St Giles! hehe we couldn't wait for a reply so just went ahead and took the chance through hotwire. woo hoo! thanks for your help x NY here we come!
AaronJB Posted May 13, 2014 Report Posted May 13, 2014 Congrats on your success. :) Very nice win for this former W property. Glad you are looking forward to your stay. Can you confirm the price was $163 per night before taxes/fees as I was seeing earlier? Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay.
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