snowman2ski Posted July 25, 2006 Report Posted July 25, 2006 I'm trying to find a good deal for a hotel in New York City from August 21st through August 25th. I just graduated from college and have very little cash. I'd like to pay around $120/night. I tried plugging that in for three and four stars (wishing for the stars!) in priceline but of course came up with nothing. Can anyone point me to a good direction?thanks!
Blueskies Posted July 25, 2006 Report Posted July 25, 2006 Which area are you trying? Would you consider staying in New Jersey and traveling in to NY?Are your dates flexible?Do you have a back up? Only need 1 room (for 2 people)?
snowman2ski Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Posted July 25, 2006 Looking at Midtown and SoHo (open to suggestions elsewhere too)Need to be in ManhattanDates are semi flexible, a day or two, but would really like to be there monday 21st - friday 25th.Back up = hostel or staying with a casual friend (would prefer a hotel room)Only need one room (1-2 people but most likely just me)
Gagnee Posted July 25, 2006 Report Posted July 25, 2006 It would be of great help if you could post some of the conventional (regular rates from the hotel websites) rates for some of the "target" hotels. (hotels that have won in the past in your required zone) and we will formulate a strategy....If rates are high=low availability to PL and if they are low (sub 250)= higher opportunities for a win!!
snowman2ski Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Posted July 26, 2006 You bet!Doubletree Metropolitan MTE $239Crowne Plaza at UN $209 from CrownePlaza.comGrand Hyatt MTE $299 from OrbitzHilton NY Times Square $329 from Hilton.comW New York The Court $334 from Hotels.comSoHo Grand Hotel $312.54 from Hotels.comThe Warwick New York $225 from Hotels.comRadisson Lexington Hotel New York theater district $213 from Hotels.comI appreciate any help or advice you can give!
snowman2ski Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Posted July 26, 2006 Dates have Changed - I'm now going to be there Monday the 21st through Thursday the 24th (can not change)
Gagnee Posted July 26, 2006 Report Posted July 26, 2006 Ok... give me a few minutes and I will have a strategy posted by 6:00pm CDTThanks!
Gagnee Posted July 27, 2006 Report Posted July 27, 2006 Select 4* MTWBid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline (preferably thru the links)Select 4* MTEBid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline (preferably thru the links)Select 4* UM/CPS (if this zone is acceptable, if not just bypass this one...)Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline (preferably thru the links)Try this and let us know.....
snowman2ski Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks so much for your help. Unfortunatly, I followed the instructions exactly and couldn't get anything. After the last try I selected all zones, went up to $125 and lowered it to three stars and still got rejected. Any suggestions or should I just look into finding a cheap B&B or boutique hotel?
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