frugalnotcheap Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 More interested in a 4 star at a reasonable price than location for one night. As long as it's in Manhattan. But also wondering if a 3 star is worth the cost savings...Max bid for 4* is $110 (figuring a 3* might work just fine...)As usual, thanks in advance.
thereuare Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 What exactly is your need for this stay, as i think a 4* for $110 may be a bit of a stretch... and not sure a 3* will be a lay-up either.Knowing the purpose/needs for this stay may also better answer as to whether a 3* may be sufficient as well. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
frugalnotcheap Posted January 25, 2008 Author Report Posted January 25, 2008 The purpose is merely pleasure...staying with family in Brooklyn for a week, just wanted a one-night getaway in the city. So most of the time will be out and about with friends -- so don't need spa, nice bar, etc. Understand $110 may be pushing it...can go up to something you think is more reasonable (up to $150). But based on what we need it for (someplace to sleep) wondering if a 3-star is worthwhile if it can save some bucks. Thanks.
thereuare Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 May not be what you originally set out for, but i think this is one of the best budget accomodations in the city right now...The Pod with a private bath is just $115/nite and it gets very good reviews.I understand if it's not what you're looking for and we can try other options, but if all you really need is a clean hotel room to sleep, it should fit the bill, and wouldn't want you to spend more than you need to.Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
frugalnotcheap Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Posted January 26, 2008 That sounds interesting, but I think I'll keep it as a back-up...would feel weird not trying to bid. I guess I'd try a 4 star up to $130 first knowing it's a long shot...then try a 3 star up to $110. If none of that works, I'll take it from there...I just don't know if my wife would dig the pod for our night out!
thereuare Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 You have two re-bid zones available at each of the 4* and 3* levels. 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.If all zones are really acceptable, you can try as follows: (you can stop at whatever price you're comfortable with, but i went a little higher than your $130 maximum bid)Select 4* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTS and Downtown and Times Square...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE and MTW and Times Square...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTS and Downtown and UM/CPS...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* MTE and MTW and MTS...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 4* Times Square and Downtown and UM/CPS...Bid $130, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $140, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.======================================================================Select 3* MTE and MTW and UM/CPS...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS and Downtown and Times Square...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and Times Square...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTS and Downtown and UM/CPS...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* MTE and MTW and MTS...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previously.Select 3* Times Square and Downtown and UM/CPS...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $125, 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
frugalnotcheap Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Posted January 26, 2008 Success!$110 -- 3* Tudor Hotel at the United NationsUsed SavingsBarn.Followed suggested strategy and got luck when the below was reached.Select 3* MTE and MTW and Times Square...Bid $100, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110 -- got it.Received a counter offer of $122 when I bid $100. Rejected the counter offer and followed strategy.As usual, this site was a huge help in an especially tough city to get an affordable room. Thanks.
thereuare Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 Congratulations on your win!Glad to hear the board was helpful and that you're happy with the results.For the money, this is an excellent deal, imo.Thank you for posting to the board and for using the SavingsBarn.com PRICELINE links to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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