Priceline Hotel: Looking for 4* 9/27-10/2

[SCinNapa]

I've been using an accelerated version of your "re-bidding strategy" trying for MTE, MTW, or UM/CPS for Sept 27-Oct 2. I started at $220 and increased each successive bid by $10. My last bid of $360 in all 3 zones was not accepted.

I've got a cancellable reservation at the Grand Hyatt for the 5 nights that averages $410/night. I can afford the $410 but want a better deal if I can get it. I only want a 4*.

Any suggestions? Should I try again at a later date? Should I split up the dates (and if so, how)?

This is my first Priceline experience so any help will be appreciated.

Thanks!

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Is MTS an option? Would this zone be preferable before splitting your bid?

I'll also add that there are some very highly rated 3*/3.5* properties that are $50-$100 cheaper per nite than your current back-up reservation (some get better reviews than many of the 4* properties). Personally i wouldn't rule these options out, but you know better than i do what you expect from a hotel stay and what is most important to you.

[SCinNapa]

MTS is a zone I will include next time.

Are you suggesting Hotwire when you mentioned the 3*/3.5* properties or do you know of specific hotels that you'd recommend for back up reservations? I'm not that familiar with NY so I would respect your opinion over whatever hotel bias I currently have.

Thanks again for the help. I will use www.savingsbarn.com from now on.

[thereuare]

Are you suggesting Hotwire when you mentioned the 3*/3.5* properties or do you know of specific hotels that you'd recommend for back up reservations?

Some can be used as back-ups, some are non-refundable:

Eastgate Tower Studio Suite for $315/nite (cancellable) comments

Eastgate Tower Junior Suite for $333 (non-refundable)

Affinia Manhattan for $369/nite (non-refundable) comments

Affinia Dumont for $376/nite (non-refundable) comments

All the above are thru Quikbook (please use this link)

Let us know which (if any) of the above may suit your needs and we can suggest a bidding strategy (if still needed) including MTS based upon your thoughts above.