Priceline Hotel: Assistance w/ bidding for a 4* Hotel 3/7/07-3/10/07

[axgurl]

Hi,

My bf and I will be going to NYC in March. We'll be flying into JFK on 3/7/07 and leaving 3/10/07. I'm new to this forum as well as priceline bidding; Just wondering if anyone can help me strategize a bidding plan for either a 4* or 3* hotel in or around Manhattan. We don't really mind splitting either. I was thinking of staying in jersey city the first night (saw some bids for hyatt or doubletree between $65-$75) and the last two nights in NYC. Our hotel budget for all three nights is <$360 including tax and fees. Is this possible? Is it a little too early to bid?

Thanks=)

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

I don't think that the low rates are available at the Jersey City Hyatt for your dates... plus it's a long haul from JFK to just stay one nite.

I'm not so sure your budget is realistic for a 3*/4* in Manhattan especially when your budget above includes taxes and fees (please post future budget references in pre-tax and pre-fee dollars)... have you thought of a gameplan if you're not successful with the opaque suppliers? Where would you stay and how much would it cost?

[axgurl]

Thanks for the tip.

I did a little research and found there's a special for the Franklin hotel for $139/night and this hotel is a 3 1/2* hotel. Is that a pretty good price or can i get something better if I bid through priceline? I guess i could accept anything under 450 as my budget.

[thereuare]

From what i know about this property I don't think it would qualify as a 3* by priceline's standards... but i also don't think you'll find similar accomodations for that price. I also don't like the location, but if your budget is firm i would take it.

Scratch all the above (well... DO read it, but i think i found something better!)

If you can bump your budget to $458 you can book the Eastgate Tower thru Quickbook. This is a much better location for touring the city (2-3 block walk to Grand Central Station) and the reviews are great.

Please use our Quickbook link if you decide to go for this property.