Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (MTE) Grand Hyatt

[nodda]

Hello

I won a Grand Hyatt, NEW YORK for $150.00 ($178.00 with taxes) for AUG 20-23.

I basically checked all the area MTE, MTW, UTE, UTW.

My offer was accepted at 150.00 which was the first bid.

Is this a good deal? I know it's too late now but I wonder if

I should have started out lower. Just thinking may be I could have got

a lower rate, had I not put in $150.00 on my first bid : P

I actually tried to bid for 4 stars in NY on AUG 7-13 the other day.

It went up to $160 but wasn't accepted.

Has anyone stay at the Grand Hyatt?

Is there complimentary breakfast?

I contacted the hotel but haven't heard back yet.

I also booked another 3 stars hotel called PARK SOUTH for AUG 7-13 at the rate of $172.00

taxed not included. This includes free breakfast.

I'm not sure if I should stick with PARK SOUTH on those dates

or try Priceline. What do you think?

thanks!

[bbbb]

Sorry no free breakfasts at Hyatts.

[thereuare]

Why wouldn't you try for a higher rated hotel for a lower price? (or a similarly rated hotel a lower price if you're comfortable with an opaque purchase at the 3* level)

However, if you want to go that route i'd suggest asking for a bidding strategy first to make sure you don't overbid.

[tbenson81]

Am wondering also if this is a good hotel - am trying to get this also through priceline

[KatiesMom]

Please read my review on this site about the Grand Hyatt. I think it is a very nice hotel. It is geared towards business so not tourist-centric, but that didn't matter to me.

Rooms are a decent size, not huge, tastefully decorated in Asian-Modern-Minimalism. Bathrooms are small but functional as are most in NYC hotels. Location is great right next to Grand Central Terminal and subways.

I recommend signing up for Hyatt's frequent guest program (it's free you can do it online). They give you some perks if you sign up and possibly you could get an upgrade...

I found the front desk very pleasant to deal with, and when I wanted to stash some bags for a few hours...it was free...

[nodda]

Hi Katiesmom

Thanks a lot for your post and tips.

I will check out your review.

I'm thinking of bidding for the rest of my stay via Priceline

but I'm a bit worried that it might be difficult to get requested room

when booked through Priceline.

I tried MTE and MTW for up to $125 yesterday but wasn't accepted : )

thanks again!

T