Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (MTW) New York Hilton

[JayC62]

Need help - thought it might be the crowne plaza but that is Times sq

3 star hotel midtown central - customer favorite

ameneties; rest, pool, fitness, business center, high speed

01-03-07 thru 01-07-07 $103

thanks

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

This is a match for the Sheraton Manhattan so that would be our best guess.

Please use this HOTWIRE link to begin any purchases you make.

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[JayC62]

This is a great price for the Sheraton if that is the hotel. We are looking to stay in the Times Sq area primarily, but would also stay in Midotwn Central or Central Park South and would prefer a four star hotel.

Based on the fact that some hotel direct sites arent too expensive we would be willing to bid up to $175

Any thoughts for a priceline bid for a 4 star in those areas? How low could we go so to speak?

Thanks

[thereuare]

The above zones are from HOTWIRE, what are the priceline zones you are willing to bid?

I'm not a big fan of the Sheraton Manhattan, but if you are, i certainly wouldn't be willing to pay nearly twice as much for a 4* hotel over the HOTWIRE price for a 3*.

[JayC62]

priceline zones would be Midtown West and Upper midtown- CPS. midtown east only as a last resort. Thanks

[thereuare]

I suspect that MTE may be your least expensive zone. You may be able to get something in the other areas too within your budget, but are you willing to go up to your maximum before trying the MTE area? (if MTE would be less expensive)

Is there a reason you want to avoid the MTE zone? For most, it's perfectly acceptable, centrally located, and transportation is usually pretty good too.

[JayC62]

I did win the Barclay once on priceline and it was fine, but am nervous of getting the W New york or the Grand Hyatt. After considering it, I probably would not bid Midtown East unless I couldn't get anything in the other areas less than my max.

[thereuare]

You have two re-bid zones 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 $110, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $115, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTW and re-bid zone2...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $125, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* UM/CPS...

Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $115, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* UM/CPS and re-bid zone2...

Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $125, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTW and UM/CPS...

Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $135, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.

Select 4* MTW and UM/CPS and re-bid zone2...

Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $145.

Any questions feel free to ask.

If the above fails post back and we'll update for the next round of bidding.

Let us know how it goes.

[JayC62]

Thanks for your help. I bid exactly as you said and got the New York Hilton for $110 on the first bid. Should I post this under the priceline list?

Thanks for the advice