Mtownmom Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Please help with bidding strategy for this 4-night leg of our trip. Would like to be max $250. Looks like Sat & Sun are lower & rates jump up on Monday and especially Tuesday. Any of the central Manhattan zones would be okay. Thanks!
thereuare Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 You can get a 4* hotel within your budget and in midtown... do you want to focus on a 4* hotel in Midtown OR do you want to try for the least expensive 3.5* or better (and i'd advise against 'any zone will fine' as some are certainly more centrally located and convenient than others) Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Let us know your thoughts regarding the above and we'll advise accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Mtownmom Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Posted August 24, 2014 Least expensive 3.5* or better works for us! And guidance on whatever zones you think would be most convenient would be appreciated. Thanks SO much for your help!!
thereuare Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 At the 3.5* level i would bid: MTW, TS, MSG, Chelsea, ESB ... please look at the zone boundaries for each to ensure these will work for your needs this trip. Assuming all are acceptable you can bid as follows: When bidding 3.5* 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 3.5* MTW... Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* TS... Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MSG... Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* Chelsea... Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* ESB... Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $150, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MTW and TS... Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MSG and Chelsea... Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* ESB and MTW... Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $165, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MTW and MSG... Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* TS and Chelsea... Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* ESB and TS... Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $175, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MTW and Chelsea... Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* TS and MSG... Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* ESB and MSG... Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $185, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MTW, TS, MSG... Bid $188, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $190, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* 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 3.5* 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 3.5* MTW, MSG, Chelsea... Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MTW, Chelsea, ESB... Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* TS, MSG, Chelsea... Bid $193, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $195, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MTW, TS, MSG, Chelsea... Bid $198, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MTW, TS, MSG, ESB... Bid $198, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $200, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* Chelsea, ESB, MTW, TS... Bid $203, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* Chelsea, ESB, MTW, MSG... Bid $203, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $205, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE... Select 3.5* MTW, TS, MSG, Chelsea, ESB... Bid $208, if rejected add re-bid zone... Bid $210 If the above is rejected PRICELINE EXPRESS has a 4* hotel in the MSG zone with: Pets Allowed Restaurant Fitness Center Business Center ... best guess for this property would be the Wyndham New Yorker. The rate is $224/nite but use code METRO6 for an extra 5% OFF bringing the rate down to $213/nite. 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
Mtownmom Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Posted August 24, 2014 Thank you for the strategy...have to leave shortly for a dinner meeting, so will wait until tonight to try my bid & post my results, so I won't feel so rushed. Thanks SO much!!!!!!
Mtownmom Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Posted August 25, 2014 Whew! That was a lot of bidding and sadly, I went all the way up to all 5 zones plus the QB free rebid with no success. It seems it's that last night of 9/9 which is really messing up the chances. I was thinking of even staying near LGA that night since we're flying out the next morning. We should be able to store our luggage at the hotel in Manhattan until we are ready to leave the evening of 9/9. There is a Hotwire 3* for $151 at LGA which has:Free internetAirport shuttleFitness centerRestaurantBusiness CenterSelf service laundry Any guess as to what hotel that would be? What do you think about re-strategizing to include a move for the last night?? Thank you!!
thereuare Posted August 25, 2014 Report Posted August 25, 2014 My initial thought is that if you are willing to pay $210 for a 3.5* hotel then a 4* property at $213/nite would be a good value, and avoiding the need to change hotels would 'seal the deal' for me... but what time is your flight on Wed Sept 10? 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
Mtownmom Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Posted August 26, 2014 Yes, our flight is not until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, so might as well stay in the city as long as possible. :) But I waited a little too long to snag this one and the price had gone up to $229 (less the 5% discount). Still very glad to be in a more central location and at a better price than my conventional booking. I wasn't sure whether to use the price with the 5% discount or not in the title, so please correct if needed. Thanks again for your help!
thereuare Posted August 26, 2014 Report Posted August 26, 2014 Congratulations on your success! I think a good idea to stay in the city as you will be able to get more enjoyment from the city the nite before and the morning of your departure. Not too far from your hotel i recommend this place for a bagel breakfast: Best Bagel and Coffee 225 W 35th St (between Seventh and Eight Avenues) Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Have a great trip! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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