Priceline Hotel: No luck for 10/26/07-10/29/07, 3 nights

[rosy]

I am taking my teenage daughter on a 16th b-day trip. Have airfare booked for above dates, first time to NYC. I have not been able to find a hotel that I can afford. Guess I should of checked rates before booking air. Have spent last 6 days bidding on priceline only to get a decline each time. Bid the following:

Starting bid 4*$100, mtw redbid uws,rebid ues increasing bids over the 6 days up to my max of $200. Changed to 3* for mtw and ues. All Declined. Hotel rates are steep. SheratonNY$405, Hilton $375, most hotels in high $300's and low $400's. Want to stay in MTW near theatre or close to shopping/subway. I have a limit of 2-3 blocks for walking due to health problem. Max is $200 because of taxes and cost of cabs.

Any advice or help will be appreciated. Thanks.

[Oboy]

If you try HOTWIRE, there is currently a 3* in Times Square/Theater District for $189. It looks like it could be a match for the Paramount (Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business).

[rosy]

Looking for a 3or4* hotel in NYC, 3nights beg 10/26/07, max is $200 a night. Going with my daughter who will not sleep in a dbl bed with me, so need 2 beds. Using your HOTWIRE link, I list 1 adult and 1 child. Have not gotten any hotel selections for times square over the last week. Today, I found out if I list 2 adults instead of 1 adult, 1 child, there are a few hotels listed for that area. Is this because the rooms are priced for only 1 bed?

[CFraz]

Be patient, I have booked during this period and have gotten both 3* and 4* for less than $150 in the past. Again, there are months between then and now; so be patient. Fall is generally a high dollar booking season for them, but if you're patient, you'll find something. Good Luck!!