Priceline Hotel: 3* NYC (MTW) Sheraton Manhattan

[fozman68]

Hello, looking to book room for 8/29 and 8/30, close to "The Majestic" on 44th. Should I start my pricing at $115, and go up, or are the prices higher for this week? Don't mind going up to $170.00 for nice 4*.

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[fozman68]

I have 1 more question. Since my travel time is flexible, would it be cheaper for Tues-Wed or Friday-Saturday. looking to stay 2 nights, but also right on top of Labor day weekend. Any tips here would be helpful. thanks

[fozman68]

Any Help Would Be Appreciated. Going To Start My Bidding Tomorrow Night. I Know The System, Have An Idea Where To Start, Just Looking For Tips! Thanks, Ken

[Blueskies]

Have you checked conventional rates for your two possible date sets and perhaps HOTWIRE?

That will give you a clue.

Also can you confirm the zones you wish to bid in please.

[fozman68]

Ok, just booked my hotel

First try was MTS 4* 135 rejected

Next added MTE and MTW 4* for $135 rejected

changed star rating to 3* for $140 Accepted

At Sheraton Manhattan MTW (I think MTW)

Very Happy after seeing many people going up to $200 with no luck!

[Blueskies]

Glad to hear you are sorted and happy.

Was it just one night or should it be for two nights?

[fozman68]

I set it up for 1 night, 8/30, after being accepted, and seeing which hotel, I opted for the add a night, which was also accepted. My only concern now is something I learned after the fact. Since it's 2 conformations, I may have to check out at 12pm on the 31st, and then re-check in at 3pm. That would SUCK, for my wife and I on an anniversery trip. Wish us Luck! I think were going to need it!

[Blueskies]

I know it not ideal but you did get the room for a steal. If I were you I would dig out my starwood SPG card or go and join if I had not done so already. You can do this online. You never know it may help. Also you could mention that it is your anniversary trip and say you had plans and see what they say. They might take pity on you.

Good luck. Enjoy your anniversary.

[powerplantop]

I would be very surprised if a Sheraton made you check out at 12 and back in at 3. I have had two back to back reservations at a Holiday Inn one was pre-paid and one not, and it was taken care of. You may be able to get them to merge your reservations at check in. If not what you may need to do is go to the front desk in the morning when you have to check out. Have them check you out then back in leaving you in the same room. Then have them recode your room keys.

[fozman68]

I was wondering if anyone else has seen this. I recently won a 2 night stay in NY at the Sheraton Manhatten for 8/30 and 8/31. I get my e-mail from Priceline, says my check in time is 4pm on the 30th and check out time is 11am on the 1st. all ok except the hotels web site says check in time is 3pm and check out times are 12pm. Is this Pricelines error, or our penalty for using Priceline?

[fozman68]

Just back from my trip, and the Sheraton Manhatten was just fine. Everything worked out perfect. Just asked for nice room away from the elevator, and honored both. No priceline problems at all. very happy with stay. Just remember to ask for nice room away from elevators.