ynt Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 First time post, so let's see if I can do this correctly for you all :)I'm going to NYC with a very special girl, so I'd like to stay in a really nice place this time.Specifically I'm looking for a 4* in MTW, but MTE or UM/CPS would be OK too. My maximum bid would be about 180 right now.Will I end up paying more because this is so close to Valentine's day?Thanks in advance!BW
thereuare Posted December 31, 2005 Report Posted December 31, 2005 Welcome to BetterBidding!Valentine's Day should not be a factor since that is usually a one-nite stay 'holiday'.When bidding 4* in NYC, you have two re-bid zones available. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free free to ask any questions that you may have and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board.This is how i would bid at this point in time:Select 4* MTW...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* UM/CPS...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and MTE...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and UM/CPS...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTW and MTE and UM/CPS...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150.I wouldn't bid as high as your maximum bid on this first round of bidding.Any questions feel free to ask.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
ynt Posted January 2, 2006 Author Report Posted January 2, 2006 OK, I am happy to report success! It was the very last bid on your suggestion list, too. :) I got the Swissotel for $150 per night. Thank you very much for your assistance!Should I post my results in a separate topic to make it easier for others to see?
thereuare Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 Great deal!Congratulations... glad you found success! (and under your own budget of $180)No need to re-post the win, as we'll change the topic title of this thread to reflect the winning.Have a great stay in the city. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
MickeyDad Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 Congratulations on getting the Swissotel. Our whole family stayed there over Thanksgiving and it was great. The rooms are big for NY and the service was very good. It has a very upscale atmosphere that should make for a romantic trip. By the way, we did not use Priceline (too many variables - we had three rooms and needed specific bed configurations) and we paid A LOT more than $150 per night.
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