newuser7086 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Posted January 14, 2015 I'm looking for a hotel for 1/17-1/19, central park south. Priceline express shows:4 Star, Central Park South, Rated 7.0 out of 10 (or higher)Restaurant, Business Center$94 per night Queen Bed - Wifi$105 per night Queen Bed - Deluxe Room I wish I can know the hotel due to concerns on bed bugs. Should I be concerned about the "Rated 7.0 out of 10 (or higher)" Many Thanks!
thereuare Posted January 14, 2015 Report Posted January 14, 2015 Welcome to BetterBidding! Please start by reading your messages (which will also remove the RED BOX at the top of the page asking you to do the same ;) ) The amenities above are common to most 4* hotels in NYC so it would be difficult to have a high degree of confidence in any guess, but The Dream Midtown, Renaissance 57th St, The Shoreham hotel, and the 6 Columbus would all be among my top guesses. I'm very familiar with NYC, other than cleanliness issues, what is it that you're looking for from this stay and what is your maximum budget (per nite before fees/taxes)? Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
newuser7086 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Posted January 14, 2015 I'm interested in 3 options from Hotwire Easy View in 2 area. 2 guests, 1/17 to 1/19. 4-star collection1. Midtown Central area, $81,60% recommended (Shall I be concerned?)Boutique hotel (only thing listed) 2. Midtown Central area, $11075% recommendedAmenities: Pet friendly Boutique hotel Fitness center Business centerInternet access 3. Times Square - Theater District area, 95% recommended (219 reviews)did not list any amenities, though. Would you please help me identify the hotels? I want to know the exact hotels and check the bed bug reports. Many thanks!
thereuare Posted January 14, 2015 Report Posted January 14, 2015 Please start by reading your messages (which will also remove the RED BOX at the top of the page asking you to do the same ;) )2x I'm very familiar with NYC, other than cleanliness issues, what is it that you're looking for from this stay and what is your maximum budget (per nite before fees/taxes)?2x Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
newuser7086 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks for the prompt response. I'm with my 7 year old, looking for a relaxed and fun weekend. As for the hotel budget, my comfort zone is below $150/day, but can go up to $200 if the place is REALLY good). I already have a "back up" reservation at Mansfield, since it can be cancelled. But I wish I could find some better deals in a better location. Since you know NYC way better than I do, may I ask what suggestions your may have for activities for a 7 year old boy?
thereuare Posted January 14, 2015 Report Posted January 14, 2015 Off the top of my head, some quick ideas for kids: 1) indoor Ferris Wheel at Toys R Us Times Square 2) FAO Schwartz 3) Roosevelt Island tram (like a ski gondola) to Roosevelt Island, take roundtrip to take in the skyline view (all for the same cost as a subway ride) 4) top of Empire State Building or Top of the Rock 5) show (my kids really enjoyed Blue Man Group, but not sure if it will be your son's taste... Stomp is popular percussion show (if into music) and a whole plethora of kids shows around these days 6) ice skating at Bryant Park (or Rock Center)... neither is cheap, but the former likely cheaper than the latter (although i heard skate rental at Bryant Park is $9, which seemed excessive to me) 7) Times Square at nite As far the a hotel goes... I think the best value may be the 4* MTC for $94/nite Restaurant, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Pet Friendly. Which i'm guessing is the Sheraton New York. This hotel will not blow you away in any category and is a 'standard business hotel', but it's a solid choice with a great location, and should you encounter any issues it's a national chain with good corporate systems in place for rectifying any problems (vs. an independent property where if you do have an issue it's often difficult to go up the chain of a command and get more than a 'sorry' for the front desk clerk) If you're willing to spend a little more and roll the dice a bit i would go for the 4* hotel in Times Square with no amenities showing. I don't have any idea what this property is, but with the 95% recommendation from previous guests and the 5.0/5.0 rating on all categories that it asks users to rate after their stay, odds certainly favor this being a very pleasant experience. At $115/nite this may be the best bang for your buck, although a little more expensive than the one above. Near the top end of your budget i thnk i see the Michelangelo Hotel at $167/nite (great reviews but may not be the best place for a 7 year old as it's a bit more 'old school boutique').. and at $182/nite i also see what looks like the Sofitel which gets great reviews, but it depends upon your budget as your son would likely prefer the extra $70/nite spent on some activities rather than a nice hotel. :) Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know your thoughts on the above (or how it goes if you act upon any of them) and we'll take it from there. If you have any additional NYC questions feel free to ask. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
newuser7086 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Posted January 14, 2015 Hi, thereuare, Thanks for the insight! This is helpful! Will come back and post if I end up with any of the hotels here.
thereuare Posted January 14, 2015 Report Posted January 14, 2015 Please follow-up this thread with whatever you decide to do for this stay... as this helps keep the board better organized and more useful for everyone, as well as being a courtesy to anyone who took the time to help with your trip. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
newuser7086 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Posted January 15, 2015 When I finally got time to check it ... those offers were gone ... Will check it again before The Mansfield's cancellation deadline.
thereuare Posted January 15, 2015 Report Posted January 15, 2015 I still see some of them offered... which one(s) were you interested in? What is your rate at the Mansfield? Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
newuser7086 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Posted January 15, 2015 You are right. Seems they are back ... But the MTC "sheraton" (guess) has increased price. I got Mansfield's website price, about $310 for 2 nights, including breakfast. queen bed deluxe. It's not too bad, I guess. Now, could the Times square hotel offered at hotwire be Hyatt? I checked the hotwire hotel list on this forum, Hyatt is listed under 4 star, but "none amenities supplied by user." Hotwire only showed 95% recommendation, but not even the tripadvisor rating... Any thoughts?
newuser7086 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Posted January 15, 2015 pulled the trigger .... Got Hyatt time square! Compare to Mansfield, it doens't include breakfast, or the charm of of boutique hotel. But I guess my kid would enjoy the bigger room, and I'll spend the saved $15 on breakfast ...
newuser7086 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Posted January 15, 2015 Total after tax is 288.67. It is a hotwire easy view deal. Searched via BiddingHelper.com and redirected to HOTWIRE for booking. It did not show any amenities on HOTWIRE. But it does have a 95% recommendation out of 219 reviews as of Jan.15,15. Hope this is enough information to help other users.
AaronJB Posted January 15, 2015 Report Posted January 15, 2015 Congrats on your success. :) Pretty terrific deal for this newer property and glad you are pleased with the win. Thank you for confirming the amenities - or lack of amenities :-) - for this listing so that we can update the site's Hotwire Hotel List. 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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