Hotwire Hotel: 3* New York City (Times Square - Theater District) The Edison Hotel

[rafael.cdm]

I will be visiting NY for 5 days (05/01 until 05/06) and I'd like a minimum of a 3.5* (but 4* would be better) hotel located at TS, MTW, MSG or ESB (as central as possible). 

 

I'm willing to spend something between $150 and $200. Is it possible? Can someone help me with my bidding strategy?

 

Thank you.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

If you haven't yet, please start by reading your messages.

Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3.5* OR is the goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this stay?

You might be able to get a 4* hotel near the upper end of your budget (although another $10-$20/nite would increase your chances) and/or you'd increase your chances of a 4* hotel if you include the MTE zone (where what i think is the W New York is available for $211 on PRICELINE EXPRESS, should this be of any interest)

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 the information and your thoughts on the above and we'll take it from there.

[rafael.cdm]

My goal is the least expensive 3.5* IF I can get a well located hotel (very close to the subway). I don't know any area in NYC, so I would like some suggestions on where to stay. Any 3.5* at MTE will be fairly close to the subway or I have to get a 4* to be sure?

Goals: Least expensive 3.5* , well located, comfortable and, most important, fairly close to the subway. But, if I have to take a 4* to be certain about the location, I will.

[thereuare]

I wouldn't necessarily equate location/subway access with the star rating, as the two are generally unrelated.

Zones which are geographically small and/or everything should be close to a subway:

TS

MTW

CPS --> however, CPS has the Hudson Hotel which has notoriously small rooms

Locations generally convenient and accessible to the subway:

MTE --> most are well located, but some hotels can be up to a 15 minute walk to the subway

MSG --> most well located, but can be up to a 10 minute walk to the subway

Chelsea --> can be up to 10 minute walk to the subway, but this area currently has a lot going on (boutiques, clubs, cafes, restaurants, etc) so it is often still a very desirable zone

So you can try bidding on the zones above (based upon your preferences/tolerances) OR you can try to choose a PRICELINE EXPRESS or HOTWIRE offer where you have a reasonable guess as to which hotel it may be and therefore 'know'/guess the location and proximity to the subway. (and this also opens up MTE and other zones if you have a reasonable guess as to the property being offered)

Lastly i will add what looks to be the 3* NH Jolly Madison is on HOTWIRE for $113/nite... it's lower than the minimum star rating you listed above, and it's far from the nicest hotel in NYC (it's basic but clean), but it is a very low price for NYC this time of year, if you're willing to overlook any imperfections in exchange for the low price.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know your thoughts on the above and we will take it from there.

[rafael.cdm]

Thank you for your help. I think I've got a pretty good deal using this forum informations.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you're pleased with the hotel and deal you received and that you're looking for to your trip.

Can you please add a reply to this thread with the amenities shown before your purchase... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page. (if you actually used PRICELINE please let us know and we will move the entire thread to that section of the board)

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Thanks, enjoy your stay.