Priceline Hotel: New Post Bidding Assistance Requried - 10/11 - 10/13 in MTW

[Gagan]

City: New York

Area Seeking: Midtown West (Time Square area)

Dates From 10/11/2006 To 10/13/2006

1 Double room

2 to 2 1/2 stars

Lowest Rate found $99 dollars a night (when I checked a few days ago, unsure which hotel & link this was @ mo)

Other rates found from: Direct Hotel Websites - Americana Inn 2* $139, Hotel 41 - US$309.00, Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square - 429.00 (USD), Murray Hill East Hotel - $329 Washington Jefferson Hotel - $285

Looking to pay: $85 dollars before taxes (not sure of exact taxes so would be $100 dollars inc taxes)

Cheers,

G

[Burton C]

With only one zone there's very little strategy you can use - go and bid $100!! But I have to admit, you'll be extremely lucky to get something for under $100 during October - even the Super8 is $200 plus.

Have you thought about New Jersey?

[Gagan]

Hi, I'd also consider another area as long as it's in a good area and close to Times Square? Would you suggest MTS?

[Burton C]

To be honest, I'd try everything within Manhattan Island (perhaps leaving Downtown/Financial area to last). I'm not sure many people get hotels in Manhattan for under $100 so start with one zone then keep adding zones and increasing your bid.

We were lucky enough to get the 4* Intercontinental The Barclay hotel on 48th (in MTE) for