Ferdundra Posted November 28, 2007 Report Posted November 28, 2007 Hello,I'm looking for help (strategy, price?) bidding on Manhattan hotels for December 7 - December 9.We are quite flexible on location, but cannot really spend more than $250 (3, 4 star?)Currently on Expedia there is nothing showing on Manhattan for less than $450. Our current plan is to stay at Hilton Newark Penn Station for $190 but would much rather stay in NY.Is this possible?? Many thanks.
thereuare Posted November 28, 2007 Report Posted November 28, 2007 Welcome to BetterBidding!Based upon current rates i'm doubtful you will be successful at $250 or less for a hotel in NYC. If you'd like to try anyway we can suggest a strategy to follow, but please confirm that you want to set your minium star rating at 3*, that you're fine with a hotel in any Manhattan zone, and a maximum bid amount (before fees and taxes) of $250?If you end up booking direct, please note that we're an affiliate of the Hilton brands and please use this Hilton Newark Penn Station link to make your reservation there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Ferdundra Posted November 28, 2007 Author Report Posted November 28, 2007 Thanks for the reply,Just wanted to confirm that yes we are ok with any zone (Upper, midtown and Lower were the choices I saw?), 250 before tax/fees is our max, and as far as star rating, we could probably go 2* as well if it would increase the chances of finding something available.Appreciate the help!
thereuare Posted November 28, 2007 Report Posted November 28, 2007 I don't necessarily recommend low rated 'unknown' hotels in NYC, so let's start at the 3* level and if/when rejected we'll weigh the options from there.When bidding 3* in NYC you have two re-bid zones 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.Selec 3* MTW...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Selec 3* MTE...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Selec 3* UM/CPS...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Selec 3* MTS...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Selec 3* Downtown...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $150, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $160, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS and MTS...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and Downtown...Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $170, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $175, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and UM/CPS...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTW and MTS...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTW and Downtown...Bid $180, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $185, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $190, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTS...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTW and UM/CPS...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* UM/CPS and Downtown...Bid $195, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $200, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $205, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and MTS...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and Downtown...Bid $210, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $215, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $220, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS and UM/CPS and MTE...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS and UM/CPS and MTW...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS and UM/CPS and Downtown...Bid $225, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $230, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $235, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Downtown and MTE and UM/CPSBid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Downtown and MTE and MTSBid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Downtown and MTS and MTWBid $240, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $245, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $250, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Any questions feel free to ask.Good Luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Ferdundra Posted November 28, 2007 Author Report Posted November 28, 2007 Wow very detailed plan... I will try this asap. Just to confirm, it appears that the rebid zones in question are upper east side and upper west side?Cheers
thereuare Posted November 28, 2007 Report Posted November 28, 2007 Yes, that is correct. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
Ferdundra Posted November 29, 2007 Author Report Posted November 29, 2007 Hi,I followed the strategy as detailed above, and had no luck at any price point. Guess I'm out of luck for staying on Manhattan!
thereuare Posted November 29, 2007 Report Posted November 29, 2007 You can continue to try as frequently as every 24 hours, but these are very expensive dates in NYC.Please remember our Hilton Newark Penn Station link if you go that route. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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