Priceline Hotel: 3* NYC (MTW) Millennium Broadway

[jabp]

Hello :) ;

I'm trying for ages to book something between 3*/4* in NYC (MTE+MTW+MTS+UM/CPS) and still repeatedely rejected. I've touched already the $210 for 4* and 200$ for 3*. Still no luck. Thought about splitting and gone until $180. Also no luck.

Is there someone who managed successfully these dates?

The US Open explains everything? Should I wait until closer?

Thanks for any help, a bit desperate,

jabp

[thereuare]

Do you have a back-up reservation anyplace?

Also, please post the details of your Priceline Chicago purhcase as a NEW TOPIC so the information will best help others.

Thanks.

[jabp]

Yes I have a back-up, but much more expensive.

Can you give me your thoughts on the NYC period 8-11th Sep?

Thanks,

jabp

[thereuare]

Where and how much is your back-up?

My thoughts regarding why prices are so high or a strategy? If a strategy i need to have an idea of your back-up to advise; if why prices are so high, i'd think the US Open as something to do with it, although there are probably other reasons too... i don't question why demand is high, just that it is and try to adjust price expectations accordingly.

[jabp]

I have a $245 3* back-up in Downtown, but I am not sure that I'll take it, even if I don't get a bid on Priceline. In the last hour I'm thinking of moving to Boston instead. Never been there and prices are half of this. But, it's as I told you. A last week decision. Until then, keeping on NYC.

Lets just say that I wouldnpt really like to go over $200, for both 4* and 3*. I don't mind splitting: 8+9 or 9+10 looks both...also dreadful.

Thanks,

JP

[thereuare]

Where and how much is your back-up?

[jabp]

The back-up is Club Quarters Downtown 3*. Not sure I want it. I would favour very much the midtown areas. Besides, today I noticed that Sheraton Towers dropped from $302 to $289. Maybe it is a sign to wait a bit longer, don't you think?

Thanks for any help,

jabp

[thereuare]

I don't think a $13 drop on a $300 hotel room is a significant indication of a drop in demand.

HOTWIRE has a few midtown offers at the 3* level in the $220-$235 range, just beyond your 3* bid amount on Priceline (but try to id these beforehand so make sure that you're comparing a Hotiwre 3* to a Priceline 3*).

[jabp]

Ok, I understand your point, but just tell me something: do you think that prices will drop closer to the date? Just your experienced guess.

Thanks,

jabp

[thereuare]

Regarding prices dropping, see the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

[jabp]

Ok, I finally made it. After a rigorous series of trial I was in the last combination of Midtown areas for a 3* at $190 when I got a counter-offer of $25 plus. Offered $12ore and got the Millennium Broadway Hotel at $202/night.

I cannot be proud of such a price, but did not manage to find any offer for this hotel lower than $299. It made feel better afterall.

Ok, lets go to NYC to the busy crowds of Times Square.

Thanks for the help,

jabp

[thereuare]

Not sure why you wouldn't be proud of saving nearly $100 per nite ($300 in total) off of your booking... sure $200 is a lot for a hotel room, but for these dates you're not likely to find anything near this for this quality hotel.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board... we're glad to hear of your ultimate success!

Enjoy your stay.