Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC MTW Marriot Marquis

[blindman]

Had been bidding for TWO nights 19th -to 20th November inclusive in MTW for about 6 x 72 hrs. since about August.

Basically started at about $70 dollars and increased bids as follows:UM,MTS,UES,UWS

Did NOT include MTE as I didn't want the Grand Hyatt at this early stage.

Successful Bids of $75 are not unusual for this time of year

Set my limit to $90 as it's way ahead of time.

Didn't get any luck,so for my last bid I chose only the one night viz the 20th.

Succeded at $90.

I immediately bid again for the 19th but got no luck.

Subsequent 72 hr bids later and I still no result.

Found out through some research there's a BIG convention in town from 18th to 20th and about 45 hotels are on the conference list.

Looks like they will release inventory about 17th October so hope to get lucky then.

Mind you I may look at Jersey city for a LOT cheaper option. (I WON'T be driving.... :) )

[cmf]

Blindman

Thanks for posting your research on BIG convention in town Oct. 18 - 20. I have been bidding in three zones since Aug. with no acceptances. I guess that is why.

Bids tonight also rejected for Oct. 18th.

MTW - 4* - $97

added MTE - $115

added UMTCP - $127

Anyone think inventory will open at the last minute for this date?

Thanks for any input.

[blindman]

I am bidding for the 18th -20th of NOVEMBER.

There's a Chemical show on at the Javit Centre 18-20th .November

October events in NYC are here Javits Centre October

also apparently the World Series is that weekend.

$140 seems to be the successful amount for bids for October dates.

[cmf]

Blindman

Yes, I see you mentioned NOV. in your first sentence. The dates just popped out at me, since I've been trying so long to get a win for the 18th.

During the summer, bids in MTW for 4* were being accepted at around $95 - $125. I didn't realize the fall would be more expensive in NYC.

I checked out the Javit Center link you sent. There are textile shows that week. Possibly people are staying through the weekend - my dates.

Appreciate your input. I will raise bids next go-round to the $140's. That's still a good deal for 4 and 5*'s. :)