candawg Posted July 25, 2006 Report Posted July 25, 2006 I've been frustrated in my attempts so far. Been bidding $90-95 hoping to get 2 rooms for 4 nights, Aug. 14-Aug. 18. I like the idea of being close to the PATH eventhough I will have a vehicle I don't want to navigate Manhattan by car.I've been using the Elizabeth re-bid zone, is that correct?I'm hoping to get the any of Doubletree, Hyatt or Courtyard.I have a "just in case cancellable" booking at the Springhill Suites Newark Airport at $154 per night although right now I could book at the non-refundable 14 day in advance rate of $113 per night. I'm tempted to do that, especially given the free parking, but I'd really like to get into the Hyatt and would be willing to pay up to $120 to get in there. Can I please get a step by step strategy. Thanks so much.
thereuare Posted July 27, 2006 Report Posted July 27, 2006 Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?You really don't want to stay by the airport. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
candawg Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Posted July 28, 2006 I have 7 people in my group and I don't want to have to do any splitting.I would certainly accept either the Courtyard at 2 1/2 * or the Candlewood Suites which I have read good things about.Why do I want to avoid staying by the airport is it the traffic? I know that the Springhill Suites is a pretty niceproperty and has all of the amenities that we're looking for.
thereuare Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 If you stay in Newark, how will you get to the city?Do you want to bring your car into Manhattan? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
candawg Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Posted July 28, 2006 How much of a hassle would it be to just drive to the closest PATH station and park there?
thereuare Posted July 28, 2006 Report Posted July 28, 2006 If you have a car it's not as bad to stay here versus not having a car, but it's far from ideal. There is nothing in the immediate area to walk to, the drive to the PATH each day will get old quick (not like just hopping on a bus/train and taking as many trips as you'd like in a day), and each of your days above are weekdays so you'll likely have to pay for parking near whichever PATH train you select. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
candawg Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Posted July 29, 2006 What about Secaucus....I know there's a relatively easy commute each day via NJ Bus into Manhattan and I've heard good things about the Crowne Plaza.....what would the best strategy for getting the Crowne Plaza be?
thereuare Posted July 29, 2006 Report Posted July 29, 2006 You can't bid for a specific hotel...How about the Wyndham Suites or the Amerisuites, both in Secaucus, which both appear to be available for your dates within your price range thru HOTWIRE. Will also give the you the 'luxury' of a little extra space given the triple/quad occupancy you're seeking. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
candawg Posted July 30, 2006 Author Report Posted July 30, 2006 I'm getting pretty nervous at this point......I'm leaving for Cleveland tomorrow morning at 5:00 am so I won't be able to continue bidding between tomorrow and Tuesday night when I get back. If it was just my family alone to think about I wouldn't mind leaving things right to the last minute but I've got another family to think about. I would hate to lose the opportunity at the $113 rate with the Springhill Suites which requires a 14 day advance booking by waiting to try and get a little better location. Maybe I should go ahead and book that and live with the consequences. What do you think.
thereuare Posted July 30, 2006 Report Posted July 30, 2006 I would prefer the HOTWIRE Secaucus options above over a hotel by EWR. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
candawg Posted August 3, 2006 Author Report Posted August 3, 2006 I haven't committed to the Springhill yet.....here's what I tried today on Priceline via SavingsBarn: 2 Rooms arriving Aug. 14 departing Aug. 18Jersey City 3*Bid $90 - rejectedre-bid with Elizabeth $95 rejectedWent back in Secaucaus-Meadowlands 3*Bid $70 - rejectedre-bid with Jersey City $75 rejectedre-bid with Elizabeth $80 rejectedAny advice for a further strategy for tomorrow?
thereuare Posted August 3, 2006 Report Posted August 3, 2006 As suggested above, i'd be looking HOTWIRE so you will have an idea of the location and proximity to NYC transportation. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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