Priceline Hotel: Bidding help - Manhattan, November 07

Tinabull · June 24, 2007

Hi everyone, I am a newbie to this site from the UK.

I am looking for 2 hotel rooms in Manhattan for 6 nights arriving 12th November and departing 18th November.

At the moment prices look pretty high and we are all travelling on a real budget. I would be really grateful for advice on the following:

- Is it too far in advance to get a good PL deal?

- What star rating hotel can I reasonably expect to get for around $100 - $120 + tax?

- What areas work out to be the cheapest? I don't mind what area as this will be my 6th visit to NYC but would like to be within a short walk of the subway.

Thank you all in advance for your advice!

Tina

thereuare · June 25, 2007

Welcome to BetterBidding!

- Is it too far in advance to get a good PL deal?

See the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

- What star rating hotel can I reasonably expect to get for around $100 - $120 + tax?

I'm not so sure you'll be able to get anything above a 1* or 2* hotel for this price... and i wouldn't recommend bidding for such a low star level in NYC.

- What areas work out to be the cheapest?

It depends upon the star level... some area(s) have the most expensive hotels at the 4* level but the most reasonable 3* properties.

Tinabull · June 27, 2007

Thanks for that - I had a feeling I wouldn't get a room that cheap never mind two!

Please can you help me with a bidding strategy for a 4* in any area - transportation in NYC is so good that I don't mind where I stay as long as it is in Manhattan.

Many thanks

Tina

thereuare · June 27, 2007

This is a very expensive time of year in NYC and a 4* hotel can easily cost you well into the $200's... how high are you willing to go for a non-refundable reseration this far ahead of your trip?

Tinabull · July 4, 2007

To be honest i would be happy with a 3 star - last time we did a priceline for NY we got the park Central which was fine and a good location.

Please can you help with a bidding strategy for a 3 star - 2 rooms from 11/12 - 11/18.

Non refundable this far ahead is fine as there is very little chance of out trip plans changing :) .

Thanks

Tina

thereuare · July 4, 2007

Are you still looking to keep your maximum bid at $120? We can suggest a 3* strategy with that maximum amount, but i'm very doubtful you'll have success given the time of year.

Tinabull · July 4, 2007

I can go higher - what amount would you suggest is likely to be successful?

thereuare · July 5, 2007

I'd guess you're probably looking at least $150+... maybe even closer to $200+.

What is the best rate you're able to find thru traditional booking channels?

Tinabull · July 5, 2007

Nothing below $300 through normal channels.

thereuare · July 5, 2007

So based upon a conventional booking being $300+, how high would you currently be willing to go?

Tinabull · July 5, 2007

my preference would be for around $150. we are booked into a guesthouse which is far cheaper so have that to fall back on if pl doesn't come up with the goods!

thereuare · July 5, 2007

...transportation in NYC is so good that I don't mind where I stay as long as it is in Manhattan.

Just to confirm before suggesting a strategy... you're "ok" with the Downtown zone as well?

Tinabull · July 6, 2007

More than happy - last time we were in NYC was Feb 07 and we stayed at the Embassy Suites which was a decent hotel. I quite like the way downtown is quiet at night so no problems there.

thereuare · July 6, 2007

At the 3* level you have one re-bid zone. 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 3* MTW...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...