Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (MTW) Marriott Marquis

[kpet]

I just returned from a trip to NYC where I was unsuccessful in winning a Priceline bid for my stay prior to leaving. I originally had booked through the Westin promo of buy 2 nights get the third free, for the nights of 10/18-10/21, and booked the Westin Times Square. I had a back-up reservation at the Belvedere for the first 2 nights of my arrival 10/16 & 10/17 of $319 and $389, with the hopes of getting lucky through PRICELINE, since I had up to 24 hours before noon on my arrival date to cancel with the Belvedere. I bid every day for 10 days straight up until the 15th, going up to $310 with no luck.

I ended up having to extend my stay for 2 extra nights and was in hopes that the Westin would let me extend at a decent rate, but the best they would offer me even being a Starwood Preferred Guest was $479/night. I saw that HOTWIRE had the Westin Times Square for $283 for the 2 nights I needed and was in hopes that maybe I would get lucky through PRICELINE with a lower rate and not have to move hotels. That didn't happen but I did get the Marriott Marquis on my first try for $175. For those of you wondering if you can get lucky bidding right before you actually arrive, my win is proof that indeed you can, as I was bidding the night before. It was a hastle to have to move to a 3rd hotel, but the Marquis was very accommodating and let me move directly into my room at 12:30.

And I did go through the Savingsbarn link when I bid.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your last minute bid attempt.

Glad to hear it worked out well and the Marriott was accomodating in allowing you to check-in early. While it may have been a hassle, i'm sure it was worth the $200+ savings :)

Thanks for sharing your results with the board and for using the PRICELINE links at SavingsBarn.com to begin your bidding.