Priceline Hotel: Strategy - Four Star, One Night, November 30

[Agoust]

I'm attempting to book one night in the city on the evening of Thursday, November 30. I'd like a four-star, and am willing to spend up to $200. I'm willing to bid all Priceline areas, with the exception of SOHO/Financial District.

This is for a wary colleague, who's been flabbergasted by the deals I've gotten courtesy of this board.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[thereuare]

I think a 4* with a $200 maximum bid is going to be tough for this nite. You can try the following, as you have two re-bid zones available when bidding 4* in NYC. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

Select 4* MTW...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTE...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* UM/CPS...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTS...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTW and MTE...

Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $155, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* UM/CPS and MTS...

Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $155, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTW and UM/CPS...

Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $170, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTE and MTS...

Bid $160, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $170, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTW and MTS...

Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $185, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTE and UM/CPS...

Bid $175, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $185, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTW and MTS and MTE and UM/CPS...

Bid $190, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $200

Any questions feel free to ask.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Agoust]

I bid up to $200--no dice. I think I'm going to drop down to a three-star and see if I have a bit more luck. I note that rates and occupancy that night are just crazy.

Thanks to the board for your help.

[thereuare]

Please keep us updated on your progress.

If we can be of further help let us know.

[Agoust]

Occupancy and rates are crazy that particular night. As I suggested here, I bid up $200 for a four star hotel on the evening of November 30. No luck. I did the same for a three-star--no luck.

This is for a friend/colleague--it's not a "must-do" trip, so for now the trip is on hold. I'll bid again a week or so before the date and see what happens, but I'm not too confident.

Thanks again to the board.