squishee80 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Posted July 15, 2007 Hello! I'm trying to book a 3 or 4 star anywhere in Manhattan from Sat. Aug 25 to check-out of Wed. Aug. 29. I guess the max. price I would pay in $140/night. Any suggested strategies? Thanks in advance for any help!
thereuare Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 Welcome to BetterBidding!Did you want to include Downtown in your bidding (many consider it a bit too far "out of the way" for the typical visitor)... but if price is the most important factor you may want to include it.Let us know and we'll advise accordingly. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 One more questions...Do you want the least expensive 3* or better hotel within your budget OR did you want to try up to your maximum bid for a 4* hotel and then try for a 3* property? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
squishee80 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Posted July 16, 2007 What would be a realistic price to pay for a 4*? i.e. how much would I need to up my max. bid?
squishee80 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Posted July 16, 2007 Sorry, I misunderstood your question.I'd just like to maximize my chances of getting a hotel for less than $140. I'd rather start with higher bids if it means having an offer accepted sooner. If you think my chances are high of getting a room either way, I guess I'd rather try your second suggestion, try for 4* first.Thanks!
thereuare Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 Let me try to re-phrase the question with an example...Would you prefer a 4* hotel at $140 or a 3* hotel at $125? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted July 16, 2007 Report Posted July 16, 2007 At the 3* level in NYC 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* MTE and MTW...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS and UM/CPS...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and Downtown...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and UM/CPS...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS and MTW...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTW and Downtown...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTS and Downtown...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS and MTS...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS and Downtown...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS and MTS and Downtown...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140.Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
squishee80 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Posted July 17, 2007 Thanks! It didn't work on my first try but I'll keep at it!Question - I've been re-typing my name & billing info for each "new round". Is there any harm in registering and signing in?Thanks in advance!
thereuare Posted July 19, 2007 Report Posted July 19, 2007 No harm in creating a profile... it saves time. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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