Priceline Hotel: New Jersey just before christmas

[Timmer]

Hi there!

I have booked flights for 12/14 to 12/18 and am looking for somewhere great to stay, preferably without breaking the bank! I have spend some time searching this forum but can't find any information about visiting at this time of year.

I am really keen to stay at the Hyatt on the Hudson after reading these forums and have tried a few bids on priceline - all of which were rejected (highest bid was $151). Is this simply such a popular time that I won't get a barain or am I bidding too early? I thought the lack of business travellers at this time of year might mean I get a bargain but I am worried about leaving it too late and not get anything at all. I am hoping to propose to my partner during the trip and so I don't want to be left out in the cold so to speak!

Any help or advice would be really appreciated

thanks

Timmer

[blindman]

Welcome to betterbidding.

To get an idea of what may be available on PL research the rates for the hotel(s) from

Their web-sites (look at the MAPS section)

Expedia

and HOTWIRE

Rates are high for that weekend for the Hyatt, when they drop to under $200 then PL may get inventory and the hotel may be won for $65.

Of course you may get the Doubletree if you bid 3* in Jersey City :)

IMHO you are bidding

1) Too early

2) Too HIGH!

Good news is though that the weekends tend to be a good time to win this hotel. :)

Thereuare will be along shortly to give his expert advice

[thereuare]

What is your expected budget/maximum bid?

[Timmer]

Thanks for the welcome!

To be honest Thereuare, I'd be happy with anything under $600

I take both your point Blindman - I'm just nervous about being left with flights and nowhere to stay. I am sure I could live with the Doubletree, it looks as if it's fairly straightforward to get into Manhatten.

[thereuare]

So you have already bid up to your limit?

At what point would you want to consider raising your bid, lower your star rating, or SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID?