Sunflower_77 Posted August 21, 2007 Report Posted August 21, 2007 I'd like to stay for 1 night this weekend in New York City (8/25-8/26) using Priceline. I tried many times but I always rejected by Priceline. I wanted 3 or 2 and half star hotel around $100 in midtown areas. Is $100 too low? Would you give me some advices on how to win the bitting?
AaronJB Posted August 21, 2007 Report Posted August 21, 2007 Have you tried bidding for 4* hotels for $100? Despite the higher star rating, a 4* may still accept, given that prices do not seem extremely high for these dates. The 3*'s just may not have Priceline inventory or do not have inventory at the price you bid, but a 4* may. Worth a try.
thereuare Posted August 21, 2007 Report Posted August 21, 2007 While we occasionally see sub-$100 wins in NYC, this is more the exception than the rule, and i don't think that it will be enough for these dates.What is your maximum bid for this stay? Which zone(s) are you willing to bid?As a side note, we generally don't really recommend bidding less then 3* in NYC. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Sunflower_77 Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Posted August 22, 2007 Hi!Thank you for your replies! Probably the maximum bid would be $120... Any areas except Soho area would be good because I'd like to go see a Broadway show and MET. Soho seems a little far to stay. Should I put more than $100 to bid? Thanks again.
thereuare Posted August 22, 2007 Report Posted August 22, 2007 At the 3* level you have one re-bid zone available. 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* UM/CPS and MTS...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTW and MTE and UES...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS and MTW...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTS and UES...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS and MTE...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTW and MTS and UES...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $115, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and MTS and UM/CPS and UES...Bid $118, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120.Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and let us konw how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Sunflower_77 Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Posted August 27, 2007 Hi! Thank you so much for bidding advice!!! I got MTW Hilton New York for $120 a night through SavingsBarn.com. I selected 3* but somehow it was upgraded to 4*. So it worked out very well.Thanks again.
thereuare Posted August 27, 2007 Report Posted August 27, 2007 Glad to hear you were successful.Thank you for sharing yoru win and for starting your bids with the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.comEnjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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