Priceline Hotel: NYC Hotel 3/4 * 11/30-12/03 Help Bidding

[mbz]

Hello,

I am new to this and would love some help finding a good deal on a 3* or better in NYC for Nov. 30-Dec. 3. I am travelling with two friends. We do not have a preference as to location in Manhattan. We would prefer not to pay more than $200 per night.

Could someone please advise me how I begin my research etc.?

Thank you

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

How many rooms are you seeking for the three of you?

[mbz]

Thanks for replying. We are looking for just one room, two of us can share a bed or whatever.

[thereuare]

Thanks for replying. We are looking for just one room, two of us can share a bed or whatever.

That's the point... two of you can share one bed, but there are three of you. Priceline only guarantees double occupancy and you could easily get a room with only one bed and no room for a rollaway. Is this acceptable to you? (or whoever will be the one spending $200 and sleeping on the floor)

[mbz]

No, it would be best if we had two beds or one bed and a rollaway. I guess Priceline is not for us. Thanks anyway.

[mbz]

Hello, I posted this before and then decided to look for hotels elsewhere because Priceline only guarantees double occupancy. However, prices are very high for that time period and I can't find much for under $400 per night.

I would like some help finding a room in NYC 11/30-12/03. No preference for location really. Thank you.

[thereuare]

What is your maximum budget? (per nite before fees and taxes)

Are you willing to pay more for a 4* vs. a 3* or are you looking for the least expensive 3* or better hotel anywhere in the city?

[mbz]

Max of $300 per night, least expensive 3* or better, anywhere in the city but for the financial district. Thanks.

[thereuare]

We'll suggest a strategy for whatever you'd like, but you do realize there are a LOT of hotels at the 3* level in the zones you're bidding with notoriously small rooms... which only have one bed and aren't large enough to accomodate a rollaway?

Please confirm that you're willing to accept this risk and we'll suggest a strategy for your to follow.

Is staying in Jersey City (NJ) and taking the PATH train into the city an option?

[mbz]

Yes,we are willing to accept this risk. Jersey is not an option. We would be willing to spend a bit more if we could get a 4* that may have a larger room, I would say $350-400 per night. Thanks.

[thereuare]

There are even 4* hotel rooms which are too small to accomodate a rollaway.

Although Downtown, The Embassy Suites appears to be available for your dates on HOTWIRE for about $365/nite, which should be able to accomodate the three of you.

Is this an option or you want to take your chances?

[mbz]

We ended up staying at Beekman Towers for this time for about $400 a nigh, we booked directly with the hotel.

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up.