Helen from CA Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I;'m looking to book 5 rooms. Preference is for Central Park South or Times Square - Theater District but would also consider Rockefeller Center area. In Priceline Express from Bidding Helper I see 4.5* Central Park South for $207 and Times Square for $225. My guess would be Le Parker Meridien for Central Park South - would you agree? My only concern is that some of the reviews for that hotel have it going downhill. Any ideas what the Times Square Express deal might be? If I were to try to bid before going with the Priceline Express deals, what would you suggest? Thanks! Helen Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 How many people are going to be in each room? Please confirm the amenities showing with each PRICELINE EXPRESS listing and we would be very happy to take a look and try to ID. Additionally, if you let us know more about what you are looking for we can research and offer other suggestions. Bidding is going to be slightly cheaper than PRICELINE EXPRESS, but you can wind up with any hotel at the star rating chosen within the zone. With the 5% coupon currently available for PRICELINE EXPRESS, it may be worth considering that given the ability to have a greater idea of what is showing vs bidding for a bit less. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Link to comment
Helen from CA Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 There will be 2 people in each of rooms. 4.5* Central Park South Rated 8.0 out of 10 (or higher) Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Indoor or Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Mandatory fee of USD 32.66 per room per stay is collected at the hotel. 4.5* Times Square - Theater District Rated 7.0 out of 10 (or higher) Business Center Restaurant Airport Shuttle Free Internet Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Mandatory fee of USD 21.78 per room per stay is collected at the hotel Question on bidding vs. Priceline Express - I thought that with either you could wind up with any hotel in the * rating. Is it your experience that Priceline Express uses a subset that is easier to identify? We'll have three generations in our group and wanted a more central location that allowed to walking nearby as well as taking subway as needed. Had considered downtown but recall that there isn't as much to see on the weekend. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 With PRICELINE EXPRESS you are given a little bit of information about the specific property being offered so you can use this to research and take a guess as to what it is that you may likely be receiving. With PRICELINE bidding there is no specific information shown about the hotel you will receive (in fact, PRICELINE does not even look at inventory for your dates until you click the BUY MY HOTEL ROOM NOW button) so with bidding it is a bit more unknown, where as with PRICELINE EXPRESS we can help and take an educated guess. Best guess/comments for each of the offers above (confirm your dates on the landing page of any links provided below): 4.5* Central Park South for $207 Pets Allowed Business Center Restaurant Indoor or Outdoor Pool Fitness Center ==> Le Parker Meridien New York 4.5* Times Square - Theatre District for $225 Business Center Restaurant Airport Shuttle Free Internet Fitness Center No Smoking Rooms/Facilities ==> The Premier New York Times Square would be my best guess here Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know what you decide and how it goes, or how you'd like to proceed, and we'll go from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Helen from CA Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Since I'm going for 4.5* I think I'd be fine with any of the hotels with that star rating. So I'd like to bid first and if that doesn't work out then go with one of the two Priceline Express offers. What would you suggest as a bidding strategy? Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I assume both of the zone above are acceptable? (did you also want to include Rock Center or leave that out) Let us know your maximum bid and we will suggest a strategy for you to follow. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Helen from CA Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Yes, both are acceptable. And I'd exclude Rock Center. Max bid would be $200 since if I got to that I'd at that point decide on one of the two Priceline Express offers. Link to comment
Helen from CA Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Went with PRICELINE EXPRESS and it was The Premier. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Congrats on your success. Definitely an excellent win for this Times Square property! Hope you are looking forward to your stay. 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. Link to comment
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