Priceline Hotel: Jersey City and NY from Dec 27 to January 2nd.

[arkanoid]

Hi,

Let me first start out by saying that I'm new. I have not placed a single bid on priceline before. I am looking for 1 room in Jersey City or New York. 3 stars. less than 200 if possible. I know it's peak holiday season, so i don't even know if it is possible. I am here to ask you if it is possible. =)

1st scenario (retail) through priceline i get this:

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12/27/2007 -12/30/2007 checkout date 12/31/2007 - 4 nights

224 per night

Hyatt Regency Jersey City On The Hudson 3-Star

2 Exchange Place

Jersey City , NJ 07302

12/31/2007 - 1/1/2008 checkout date 1/2/2008 - 2 nights

273.61 avg per night

Holiday Inn Downtown New York City 3-Star

138 Lafayette Street

New York, NY 10013

total cost 1443.22 before taxes and fees.

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I would like to actually book 3 stars in Jersey City and looking to spend at most 180 per night. 6 nights. (1080 total before taxes and fees)

OR any combination of Jersey City and NY with new year's eve and new year's day in NY that yields a lower avg cost per night.

my questions to you:

1) do you believe this to be possible or am I just dreaming? what's a more realistic price i should be looking to bid at?

2) if it is possible, when should i start bidding? I hear the general rule of thumb is to bid closer to the date.

3) what's the lowest bid I should try without submitting "poor" bids? is 150 low enough?

I have read the re-bidding instructions and I believe i understand it =)

Thank you for your time and any suggestions or advice is appreciated.

arkanoid

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

1) do you believe this to be possible or am I just dreaming? what's a more realistic price i should be looking to bid at?

Surprisingly rates are not as high as i would expect them to be at this point. You do have a chance near the top end of your budget (a better chance if you could even bid a bit higher)

2) if it is possible, when should i start bidding? I hear the general rule of thumb is to bid closer to the date.

See the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ. Given that will almost certainly sell-out for these dates i would bid sooner rather than later, but everyone has a different mindset.

3) what's the lowest bid I should try without submitting "poor" bids? is 150 low enough?

Let us know once you're ready to bid and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.

[arkanoid]

Thank you. I will use the related link and do some more research before bidding. I will let you know when I am ready!

arkanoid