Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC MTW Hilton Times Square

[DocDave]

I have been reading this board for a couple of weeks (kudos!) and have followed some of the posted advice for NYC hotels over thanksgiving (Friday night, 11/28 only). So far, no joy. Tonight's strategy:

4* Midtown West $130

add Midtown East $140

add UM/CPS $150

add MTS $160

add re-bid zone (UWS) $170

All rejected.

I may be able to get the Sheraton on Hotwire for $190 (this seemed to be the match recently). Any further thoughts? We would like to stay in/near midtown, would prefer a 4*, but may have to go 3*. Thanks for any assistance.

David

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Do you still see the Hotwire offering for $190? I just did a search for your date and the rates i'm seeing for 4* or 4.5* hotels start at $250+.

I ask because i would be using these prices to help formulate a bidding strategy. What is your absolute maximum bid before you would lower to 3* (and at 3* what is your maximum bid before you stay in NJ and commute into NYC :) )

[DocDave]

Well, I tried the same strategy a couple of more times (after the 72 hr wait). I had The Muse as a refundable backup at $269 via their website. Tonight: SUCCESS!!

Bidding at 4 stars,

Midtown West $120, added

Midtown East $130, added

UM/CPS $145 -- winner.

Hilton Times Square (Midtown West)

234 West 42nd Street

New York,

[thereuare]

Glad you were ultimately successful and your patience paid off. Another example of how inventory can, and does, change all the time.

Feel free to add a review to the HOTEL REVIEWS section when you return.

Thanks for posting and sharing your information with the rest of the board!

Enjoy your stay in NYC.